RISE Celebrates Inclusivity
At RISE we seek to create a welcoming, inclusive environment for both our staff and our residents to be who they are and give them opportunities to succeed based on their abilities.
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Renee: How Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Turned Her Life Around
After a year and a half on AOT, Renee is successfully regaining the independence she lost when she experienced an increase in her mental health symptoms. She is working towards obtaining her own apartment in the community and she has hopes of becoming a certified peer counselor so that she can help others like her succeed.… Read More
Celebrating World Hunger Day
The Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs celebrated World Hunger Day by making a donation of breakfast and snack items to the Adelphi Street Shelter. Kevin Tuohy, General Manager, says, “RISE is a wonderful organization with the most important mission there could possibly be. When it comes to hunger, I always think of Jacques Diouf’s quote: ‘Hunger… Read More
Spotlight on Timothy
Each month RISE recognizes an individual in one of our programs who has made exceptional progress towards meeting their goals. This month our spotlight is on Timothy. In the RISE Community Residences, our staff work with the residents on setting and attaining short and long-term goals directed toward more independent living. One of the residents, Timothy, has… Read More
Create Studios Pictures in Health Exhibition
Sybil Newell, RISE Executive Director, and Lindsey Connors, RISE Associate Executive Director, joined Julie Lewis, Create Studios Saratoga Director, at Create Studios Saratoga for the lovely opening reception for the Saratoga Pictures in Health exhibition in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month at Create Studios in Saratoga Springs. The exhibit features artwork by community members… Read More
Addressing the Obstacles to Ending Homelessness
RISE is a member of the Saratoga-North Country Continuum of Care – a collation of community partners working together to end homelessness. In this Video clip, representatives from these agencies, including Lindsey Connors, RISE Associate Executive Director, and Maggie Fonk, Wellspring Saratoga Executive Director, address the obstacles and concerns that the Continuum faces in our… Read More
The Interconnected Dynamics of Mental Illness, Homelessness, & Housing: A Focus on Saratoga County, New York
This article was published in Saratoga Today. By Brian Dougherty, OES Program Supervisor, CRPA-P The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness is a collaborative effort that works tirelessly to help those who are experiencing homelessness in our community. RISE Housing and Support Services is proud to be a part of this effort to assist the people… Read More
Breaking the Stigma on Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)
RISE is the only agency in Saratoga County that provides Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Case Management Services. Since being on AOT Thomas has been able to maintain his mental health, avoid relapse of his mental health symptoms and hospitalization, has improved his relationship with his daughter, and is currently seeking employment. AOT is court ordered… Read More
Universal Preservation Hall Ambassador Program
RISE is proud to partner with the Universal Preservation Hall Ambassador Program. As ambassadors, RISE Residents are present at UPH Shows to help people cross streets safely, open doors, and give general directions. The Ambassador Program started in Schenectady. The Downtown Ambassadors, recruited, trained and managed by The City Mission of Schenectady, have been… Read More
Paint & Sip 2024
Thank you to everyone who came to the Annual Paint & Sip fundraiser at Saratoga Paint & Sip in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month! The funds that were raised will support RISE programs as we continue to help individuals live safely in the community. Thank you Saratoga Paint & Sip Studio for hosing this event!… Read More