Rise Up Academy is an 11-bed home for boys and girls ages 16-20 providing Transitional Housing with comprehensive youth development activities and supportive housing services. Rise Up offers youth who are functioning at a higher level, both socially and behaviorally, a unique living environment.

Without the disruption of other youth with more challenging behaviors, the residents of Rise Up Academy can finally shine and thrive. Positive program impacts include decreased anxiety, reduced incidents, increased opportunities in the community -including group outings, positive peer relationships, and improved academic performance.

Youth Development activities include Collaborative Problem Solving, mentoring, community outings, school sports/extracurricular activities, music lessons, Farm to Table Gardening & Cooking Classes, spiritual & faith-based opportunities; celebration of holidays and traditions; SAT and ACT study classes; social activities; annual youth awards banquet; and supervised family visitations.

Supportive Housing Services include Individualized Service Plans, case management, meal services; dental & medical prevention & treatment services; individual & group therapy; innovative therapies (animal, music, horticulture); Life Skills Education; after school tutoring, GED Home School; educational advocacy; and job readiness and placement assistance.

For more information, please contact Program Director, Marie Rooney at 770-333-9447 ext. 129 or mrooney@ccyakids.org.