RISE program reports 40 participants since March with three dropouts, participant says program changed his life

Nov 14, 2024

RISE program staff and participant Mario Herrera reported 40 people have participated since March and only three dropped out; the program offers therapy, employment support through Workforce Solutions, and assistance obtaining benefits.

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RISE program staff gave the commission a quarterly update, reporting that since the program launched in March they have enrolled 40 participants and experienced three dropouts. Program representatives credited Program Manager Teresa Aguilera, Clinical Supervisor Jim Helgert, Support Specialist Lydia Vega and Navigation Specialist Amy Perea for program operations.

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