Healthy housing provides individuals the security and stability needed to embark on the journey towards healing, recovery, and living with dignity.
Sybil Newell, RISE Housing and Support Services executive director and Sebrina Barrett, Association for Community Living executive director, were interviewed in The Daily Gazette of Schenectady about limited state funding for mental health housing (MHH) programs & the need for more services for MHH residents aged 55+. Advocates and organizations that support or provide mental… Read More
At RISE, we believe that housing is healthcare. It’s the basis for everything. Without a roof over your head and a secure, safe place to sleep, we can’t make any progress towards helping people maintain good mental health. Building Community! Building Futures!
RISE would like to thank everyone involved with the Development of Dominic Hollow. We’d also like to thank everyone who attended and spoke at our ribbon cutting ceremony, held on Thursday, May 11, 2023, in celebration of Dominic Hollow’s official opening! “It wasn’t that long ago that we were here throwing ceremonial dirt to signify… Read More
Safe and stable housing is a basic need, and it can be difficult or impossible to care for your mental health if that need is not met. “Look Around, Look Within” is the 2023 Mental Health America (MHA) theme for Mental Health Awareness Month. MHA shares that from your neighborhood to genetics, many factors come… Read More
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
The City of Saratoga Springs Community Outreach Court was jointly launched by RISE and the Saratoga Springs City Court in October 2020. One its first success stories is a Saratoga Springs gentleman, who graduated after complying with the conditions of the court as outlined in his Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal (ACOD). When the RISE… Read More
The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today, Homelessness and Individuals With Disabilities: Independent Living Centers & Their Role in Defeating Homelessness Over 40% of the homeless adult population nationwide is a person with a disability. Of that percentage, a majority live at or… Read More
Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today, Point in Time: Data Helps Tell the Story When It Comes to Homelessness When it comes to human services, particularly services for persons experiencing homelessness, the stories of people’s lives and challenges they face provides a deeper and more… Read More
Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today Newspaper – Does Compassion Have a Season? It’s that time of year again when the focus shifts to the Code Blue Emergency Shelter for individuals experiencing street homelessness. Code Blue is a New York State mandate that says when… Read More
“Supportive housing provides that extra level of support that allows people remain independent in their communities.” RISE Housing and Support Services is expanding our agency with the development of two new supportive housing programs, the first one, Dominic Hollow, is currently under development in Ballston Spa and the other one is planned for the future… Read More
