Tierra is a single mother who, while working full time, completed her college degree. Please join us in congratulating Tierra Austin-Madyun, the July Staff on the Rise. Tierra, PSAP Recovery Counselor, joined RISE in November 2020. Tierra is a single mother who, while working full time, completed her college degree – graduating with a Bachelor… Read More
Thank you Hattie’s Restaurant & Business For Good for choosing RISE Housing and Support Services for their Hattie’s Helping Hands night on Thursday June 30th, 2022. We raised $7,200 through this amazing fundraiser that will go towards helping us execute our mission of providing safe, healthy housing and support services to people with mental… Read More
In January 2021, *Bridget began participation in RISE’s Community Outreach Court Program. At the time she was residing at the Gateway Motel with assistance from the Department of Social Services (DSS) but was not receiving any services nor taking medication for her mental or physical health concerns – which were contributing factors to her state… Read More
One of our Care Managers who is a part of the LBGTQ Community shares how she uses her experiences and the challenges she overcome to help better the lives of others and create a safe place for individuals to process the shame of asking for help and applying for social services and other benefits.
Please join us in congratulating the June 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
“Heather is always one of the first people to offer assistance.” Please join us in congratulating Heather Ball, the recipient of the June Staff on the Rise recognition! Heather joined RISE in January 2022 as an Adult Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Care Manager. “What I like most about being an Adult Care Manager,” Heather shares,… Read More
At RISE it is a priority to create a welcoming environment for everyone to be comfortable to be their most true and authentic self.
Fun Had by All Each year RISE staff enjoy a day of teambuilding, relaxation, fun, and festivities at the annual RISE Staff Retreat. This year Care Management hosted the event with a carnival theme complete with a photo booth, pizza, pop corn, relay races, and of course the standard RISE retreat favorites including volleyball, ladder… Read More
RISE thanks the CAP COM Cares Foundation for the $10,000 Award which we will use for repairs and updates to our Community Residences. RISE Community Residences (CRs) provide residential support services to adults with mental health diagnoses and other life challenges. Our trauma-informed, person centered approach honors the unique needs and challenges… Read More
RISE Participated in the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness roundtable discussion on homelessness in Saratoga Springs on June 8th at the Saratoga City Center. Other participating agencies and community partners who joined us including Carrie Woerner, Tara N. Gaston, The City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Springs Police Department, Mayor Ron Kim, Saratoga Community Health… Read More
