Program areas at Rise Advocacy
Shelter and supportive services for victims of domestic violence. In theorganization's fiscal year 2022-2023, the organization provided shelter for 54 adults and 7 children for 4,673 shelter nights); handled 6,885 crisis calls.
To meet the immediate needs of individuals who have experienced sexual assault and abuse, r.i.s.eRise.s.e. Has developed a comprehensive sexual assault services program. These intervention services are handled by both staff and volunteers specifically trained in the dynamics of sexual abuse and may include; individual counseling and support services, legal and medical Advocacy, support groups, and community education and referrals.
Domestic violence outreach services. In the organization's fiscal year 2022-2023, 213 clients were provided with 373 units of individual counseling, 29 units of group counseling, and 977 units of Advocacy.
Legal advocates are available to assist clients in clare, isabella, and gratiot counties. Our legal Advocacy program provides free court assistance and resources to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assult. Our advcates assist with personal protection orders(ppos), court accompaniment, legal referrals (such as legal Aid or private attorneys), Advocacy, and support services.in the organizational fiscal year 2022-2023, 48 individuals were provided with 178 units of counseling, and 977 units of Advocacy.