“The benefits of a recovery program are happy, joyous, and free,” says Julianne Thomas, Hedgerow House Program Director. “My hope is that everyone can be happy, joyous, and free.” Hedgerow House is a substance use recovery community residence program that provides recovery services to individuals in recovery from substance use diagnoses. Hedgerow House provides a… Read More
Congratulations to Daisy Flores, Residential Counselor, as the recipient of the April Staff on the Rise recognition. Daisy began working at RISE in November 2021 as a Residential Counselor at Edgewood House and has recently made the transition along with most of the Edgewood House Staff to the new PSAP Treatment Apartments programs at Dominic… Read More
Please join us in congratulating the April Recognition Recipients! Rise to the Extra Mile Recognition The Rise to the Extra Mile Recognition is given to highly motivated individuals who go that extra mile in their job. Rise to the Extra Mile honorees get to park in a designated parking space at the RISE administration office.… Read More
During May RISE will be hosting several events to help bring awareness to the importance of mental health, to help break the stigma associated with mental health, and to raise funds to help us to continue to do the work we do. Help us Celebrate Mental Health Awareness by attending one of the events in… Read More
Tommy D – celebrating his recovery during Alcohol Awareness Month. Tommy D is a former resident and current relief staff at Hedgerow House. He is excited to share his recovery story from alcohol and about how Hedgerow House continues to help maintain his recovery.
Thank you Kendra Farstad, Muralist and Artist for the amazing murals at Dominic Hollow! Kendra shares, “My current project, facilitated through RISE Housing and Support Services, is one good example of the types of projects that I try to work on.” We thank you for sharing her skills to brighten our community Room at Dominic… Read More
March is Women’s History Month. Join us in celebrating Women’s Equality and Mental Well Being! When women are treated equally, they are more likely to feel respected and valued, which can help reduce stress levels and promote a general sense of well being. At RISE, we seek to provide women opportunities for both social and… Read More
RISE is excited to announce the Forensic Intensive Case Management (FICM) program! FICM assists justice-involved individuals with mental health struggles to secure needed services and interventions to avoid incarceration and hospitalization. The target population for this program are individuals identified by the criminal justice system, either pre-or-post-booking, who have mental health needs and who require… Read More
RISE staff and residents joined the Saratoga County Citizen’s Committee at the Mental Health America New York State’s Mental Health Matters Legislative Day in Albany. After an energetic rally around the Capital Building, they met with our Saratoga County representatives to share the needs and concerns of individuals living with psychiatric disabilities.
Dominic Hollow is opening later this month! RISE staff and board members attended an open house to be able to view the brand new apartments and all the amenities available to the residents. Thank you to the Bread Basket Bakery and Cake by Alissa for the delicious breakfast treats and the RISE Cupcakes! Staff and… Read More
