This article was posted in the Daily Gazatte People in the Capital Region experiencing mental health distress or a crisis will soon have a new place to seek care after RISE Housing and Support Services cut the ribbon on SunRISE Retreat Thursday. SunRISE Retreat, an intensive crisis residential program on Kirby Road in Saratoga Springs,… Read More
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
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
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
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
The guests and staff at the Adelphi Street Shelter Challenged the Saratoga Springs Police Department basketball game! Lots of fun, laughs, and productive conversations were had by all. Everyone wins when we work together… but we cannot help but brag a bit; RISE won! Way to go, Adelphi Street Shelter guests and staff!
My experiences at RISE have allowed me to see what success looks like from various perspectives. RISE Housing and Support Services offers an internship program for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in social work, social science, human services, or psychology. The internship program offers students clinical and administrative rotations for a macro and micro view… Read More
This article was published in the Saratogian. Homelessness has been a hot topic in the Spa City, and while the Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness works to establish a permanent solution, RISE Housing and Support Services recently set up a temporary, 24/7 low-barrier shelter to serve the community. After receiving the 5-0 vote from the… Read More
This article was published in the Times Union. SARATOGA SPRINGS — On the first day RISE Healthy Housing and Support Services opened its 24/7 shelter on Adelphi Street for the unhoused, its 30 beds were full. On the second day, RISE staff bought six more cots. And it was still not enough. RISE’s new shelter,… Read More
RISE programs like Hedgerow House are inclusive and accepting of all people – creating a safe place for recovery. Patrick is free to explore being sober as a gay man. His family is grateful to have a relationship with him again. RISE is proud to be a part of his story!
