RISE Supportive Housing

Supportive Housing is Vital to the Community

RISE Housing and Support Services is committed to providing safe, affordable permanent housing. Our supportive housing programs enable people with mental health diagnoses, chronic health conditions, and other life challenges live safely and independently in their own homes. We believe that our continued expansion of these supportive housing programs in Saratoga and surrounding counties is… Read More

Amanda: How Supportive Housing Helped Me be Independent in the Community

“Since being in supportive housing, I am able to manage my medications, maintain a budget, and manage my mental health symptoms with very little guidance or support.” Amanda, a current participant in the RISE Supported Housing program and former participant in the Progressive Steps Apartment Program (PSAP), has been successfully living independently for the past… Read More

Sybil Newell: The Importance of Supportive Housing

“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

Dominic Hollow Groundbreaking Ceremony

    On November 30, 2021, RISE Housing and Support Services proudly celebrated breaking ground on Dominic Hollow Apartments in Ballston Spa. When completed, Dominic Hollow will consist of sixty apartments.  Thirty units are designated as affordable housing or “work force” units for individuals and families in the general community earning at or below 60… Read More

Affordable Housing Needs More Bus Routes, Advocates Say

This article, by Kathleen Moore, discussing RISE Housing and Support Services affording housing project, Dominic Hollow, appeared in the Albany Times-Union on Dec. 1, 2021. BALLSTON – As property values climb so high that some young teachers in Saratoga County can’t cover their rent, a new affordable housing development is under way to help. The… Read More

Funding Renewed to Offer More Supported and Affordable Housing in Saratoga County

RISE Healthy Housing and Support Services is pleased to announce that their Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) grant has been renewed. The New York State ESSHI program provides service and operating funding for congregate supportive housing across the State. RISE will use the funds to operate 30 supported housing units in a 60-unit apartment… Read More