All Impact Areas

Abuse, violence, and trauma can happen to anyone — in families, in relationships, or within communities. Survivors may carry the weight of emotional, physical, and financial harm, often compounded by systems that failed to protect them. 

Rising Ground provides immediate and long-term support to survivors and their families, including counseling, advocacy, access to financial resources, and community-based services that open pathways to healing. Our programs also reach survivors who have been criminalized, offering specialized support and voice to those who are too often silenced. Our work also includes addressing the behaviors that cause harm, helping individuals take responsibility and develop healthy, non-violent relationships. 

Beyond direct services, we partner with city agencies, justice centers, and community organizations to expand access to trauma-informed care and advocate for systemic change. We are committed to creating safety, support, and the possibility of a positive path forward. 

Every young person deserves the chance to learn, grow, and build a future full of possibility. Yet in New York City, too many children and teens face barriers like poverty, housing instability, family crisis, and involvement with the juvenile justice system. 

At Rising Ground, we ensure that education and youth development open doors rather than close them. Through school-based programs, family engagement, support for migrant and unaccompanied youth, safe spaces for runaway and homeless youth, and pathways for justice-involved teens, we provide the stability, guidance, and opportunities young people need to thrive.  

Together, these services form a continuum of care that strengthens families, supports communities, and helps thousands of young New Yorkers each year move toward brighter, more independent futures. 

Strong families build strong communities. Yet across New York City, many parents face overwhelming barriers—ranging from poverty and housing insecurity to health concerns and limited access to childcare—that put added stress on raising young children. Without support, these challenges can affect a child’s early development, family stability, and long-term wellbeing. 

Rising Ground partners with families to ensure they have the resources, tools, and connections they need to thrive together. Through early childhood education, home visiting programs, fatherhood initiatives, respite care, and community-led family centers, we help parents nurture healthy relationships, strengthen skills, and access vital supports. We also provide comprehensive care management for children with health and mental health needs, ensuring that families can navigate services with dignity and stability.

Across New York City, there are children, adults, and families struggling with untreated medical conditions, mental health challenges, or developmental disabilities that can make it harder to live safe and fulfilling lives. Without access to consistent care, these challenges deepen cycles of crisis and isolation. 

At Rising Ground, we make sure health and mental wellness are never out of reach. Our clinics and community-based services provide everything from routine medical care and psychiatric support to family therapy and skills-building. We meet people where they are, whether in our residential programs, schools, or community hubs, ensuring that care is accessible, compassionate, and tailored to each person’s needs. 

We also support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential programs, day habilitation, and employment services that build independence and quality of life. Together, these healthcare and mental health supports give thousands of New Yorkers the tools, treatment, and pathways they need to heal, grow, and live with dignity.