RISE Youth & Family Services Mission
Fostering Resilience, Independence, Safety and Education in individuals and families.
Mentoring & Skill Building
Mentoring has been identified as one of the most effective strategies at increasing the high school graduation rate, decreasing teen pregnancy and reducing recidivism rates for criminal behavior. At RISE we partner with CYFS, Wraparound, Wellpoint, CHW and CCS. We also partner with other counties in WI as needed.
Crisis Stabilization
Crisis stabilization is a one-on-one service designed to assist and support individuals when they are at their most vulnerable. This service also focuses on preventing youth from escalating into crisis by reinforcing and/or teaching effective coping skills and identifying supports within the family or community. At RISE we provide crisis stabilization through REACH Crisis, Wellpoint and CHW. We also partner with other counties in WI as needed.
Outpatient and In-Home Therapy
RISE provides psychotherapy using various modalities. Evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT and client-centered are utilized as well as creative methods such as art, yoga and play. Current partners include, but are not limited to, Wraparound Milwaukee, CCS, CYFS, CHW and Wellpoint. In addition, we work with many private insurance companies and accept private pay at a discounted rate. At RISE we offer virtual therapy sessions as well as office or community-based services..
Group Therapy
Groups offered at RISE include youth groups on Healthy Relationships, Anger Management, Self-Awareness, Independent Living Skills, RISE Up Group and Parenting Group.
Improv:
Therapeutic improvisation is facilitated by a therapist to improve emotional regulation, social skills and self-awareness in participants while at the same time allowing for a safe space to build self-confidence.
Yoga
Yoga is provide at the individual and group level. All yoga instructors are trained in trauma-informed yoga. Specialized services include yoga which addresses anxiety, depression, grief as well as other individualized needs.
Training & Professional Development
RISE offers training opportunities as well as professional development to agencies and other community partners serving youth and families. Professional development is offered for individuals and groups. Additionally, owner Sara Newman offers organizational development which includes policy and program design and implementation. See link to RISE Consulting to access services provided.
Parent Advocacy
A Parent Advocate develops a one-on-one relationship with an individual to provide support, parenting and child development education, safe discipline strategies and assistance in identifying and accessing community supports. The interventions and services are focused on the youth’s needs and are guided by a treatment plan developed by the team working with the youth. Current partners are Saint A and CSSW.
Comprehensive Community Service (CCS) Offerings in Milwaukee and Dane Counties: Individual Skill Development, Psychoeducation, Individual and Family Psychotherapy.
Sara Newman, LCSW has spent the past 20 years working with youth and families in Milwaukee. As Founder and CEO of RISE Youth & Family Services she continues on her journey of serving those in Milwaukee and other communities. In addition to leading the RISE Team, she continues her direct practice as a therapist, a trainer and through her work as a clinical consultant.
Meet the Rest of Our Team!
Jason Ploetz, BA
Program Supervisor
Kerry Eskra, LPC
Clinic Administrator & Lead Therapist
Leah Kerkman, BA
Program Coordinator
Stephanie Amerpohl
Mentor
Nicole Coleman
Mentor/Crisis Stabilizer
Cheree Epperson, LPC-IT
Therapist & Mentor
Regina Bush
Administrative Assistant & Mentor
Austiana Jackson
Mentor
Marilin Perez
Clinical Intern
Sir Davis
Mentor
Braeden Newman
Compliance Specialist, Outreach Coordinator & Mentor
Madeleine Newman
Quality Assurance Specialist
Charles Grant
Mentor
Luis Hernandez
Mentor
Mary Burke
Clinical Intern
Katie Strelka
Mentor/Crisis Stabilizer
In this episode of The 411 Live, host Beverly Taylor is joined by Sara Newman, the visionary owner of RISE Youth and Family Services and Founder of Project Mosaic, and Ebony Reaves, who is being coached by Sara. They discuss the pivotal role of self-care and mental health in achieving success in various aspects of life and the importance of encouragement, setting boundaries, and having someone to listen. The conversation delves into breaking generational cycles and curses by focusing on mental health and emotional well-being and a commitment to preventing the passing down of negative patterns to their children. This episode provides valuable advice and encouragement, urging viewers and listeners to prioritize mental health and take advantage of available resources for personal growth.