An Ounce of Prevention!
Contra Costa County: RYSEing to the Occasion
A lot of words have been used to describe Richmond, in Contra Costa County, and many of them are not positive. “Hardscrabble” comes to mind. But after a recent visit to the RYSE Center in Richmond, new words and images also attend there: hopeful, progressive, talented, poetic, caring, and joyful. The RYSE Center for teens and young adults provides a safe place to hang out, help with schoolwork, counseling services, or a decent meal. But there is more there than programs. RYSE leads with the heart!