Spotlight on RISE Programs

Apartment Program Holiday Party 2023!

At the annual Progressive Steps Apartment Program (PSAP) and Supported Housing annual party, residents enjoyed celebrating the holidays in person for the first time since before the pandemic. Thank you to Mike LaBelle, soon-to-be-retired Supported Housing counselor, for playing Santa and passing out the gifts!

Leave a Gift for Our Programs!

This Holidays Season, please help us provide for the needs of those we serve. Our programs have created Amazon Needs Lists of items that assist in delivering services and provide for the comfort and safety of our residents and clients. Please review these Amazon Needs Lists and either drop items off at our Main Office… Read More

Saratoga Springs’ Mayor-elect Prioritizes Homelessness

This article was originally posted by News 6, WRGB Albany.   Mayor-elect of Saratoga Springs John Safford says mitigating homelessness will be one of his priorities when he takes office, and has a particular system he wants to see used more, the community outreach court. RISE says it has made a major impact for individuals in the… Read More

Putting Housing First at Dominic Hollow

At RISE, we believe people can focus on making positive changes in their lives when they have a safe place to live. Thus, we believe in putting housing first – by not requiring people to address their concerns before accessing housing. Join us in creating awareness during homelessness awareness month.   Creating Community. Supporting Success.… Read More

RISE Opens First Intensive Crisis Residence of its Kind in Saratoga Springs

This article was published in The Saratogian.   A project five years in the making is near completion, with RISE Housing & Support Services hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new intensive crisis residence. SunRISE Retreat is the first residence of its kind in the Capital Region, the second one in the entire state, and… Read More

SunRISE Retreat Ribbon Cutting

RISE cut the ceremonial ribbon on at SunRISE Retreat – our new Intensive Crisis Residence. This will be the first residence of its kind in the Capital Region. Representatives from the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, Senator Jim Tedisco, The City of Saratoga Springs, MayorRon Kim, Dr. Michael Prezioso, Commissioner of the… Read More

Advocate Follows Recovery from Addiction with Mentorship

This story and video was published on the Spectrum News Website.   In his late teens, Joe Cavallo’s life took a dark turn. A traumatic experience pushed him towards substance use and isolation, and legal troubles only added to his struggles. But at a crucial turning point, he found hope in an unexpected place: Hedgerow… Read More

Youth Care Management Helps Alleviate Back-to-School Anxiety and Depression

Back-to-school can be stressful for youth and teens with anxiety and depression concerns. New classes, new teachers, new schools, peer pressure, and fitting in are just a few of the causes of increased anxiety and depression. If you are or know a teen needing help, RISE Youth Care Management is here for you. Reach out… Read More

Recreational Activities Support Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery

Summertime is a great time for our programs to get out and enjoy the sunshine and outdoor reactional activities. These types of outings are a regular part of the recovery process at Hedgerow House as engaging in fun sober activities normalizes sobriety and enhances both mental health and substance use recovery. Swimming in the Hudson… Read More