health justice

We Are the Medicine Convening

We Are the Medicine Convening

In August, RYSE and Pacific Southwest MHTTC co-hosted “We Are the Medicine: Culturally Sustaining & Healing Practices for Youth & Young Adult Service Providers.”

Over 60 health care providers across the country, state, and Bay Area convened on-campus at RYSE to share healing practices that draw upon indigenous, holistic, and somatic techniques.

Health Justice Mural: The People’s Garden

Health Justice Mural: The People’s Garden

“My favorite part of the mural is the tree hugging the women. I love it because it makes the mural seem like we all need to be loved even by something as beautiful as nature.” 

-Isaac Rivera, Artscapes intern and RYSE member since 2023

Check out the newest artistic addition to RYSE, “The People’s Garden,” a vibrant and colorful mural adorning the entrance to our Health Justice Center. 

Wellness Pro-Tips

Wellness Pro-Tips

Last week at RYSE, we celebrated Wellness Day, an afternoon of self-care, de-stressing, and community connection. Young people participated in healing activities such as an acai bowl cooking class, a self-identify storytelling workshop, a community partner resource fair and more! We collected input from staff and members to break down the concept of “wellness” and created a pro-tip guide about wellness and how to take care of yourself during stressful times.