RISE Life Services

RISE Life Services Supporting 32 residential homes for those living with developmental, intellectual and mental health disabilities since 1984.

Family members of the developmentally disabled established ADD in 1980. These family members were concerned about the physical and emotional decline of patients compelled to live in crowded institutions where the care was custodial and the staffing and programming insufficient and inadequate. These family members were convinced that appropriate treatment and training in a warm, sheltered, homelike environment would enhance their physical and emotional growth. In March of 1984 Aid to the Developmentally Disabled opened its first residential program. It is located in the hamlet of Northville, Riverhead, Long Island. As a result of the initial success in Northville, ADD rapidly grew into a multi service organization. Providing residential programs, supported apartments, clinical supports and case management services to developmentally disabled adults and those with mental challenges on Long Island’s East End.

02/25/2026

🦈 JoAnn Vitale Is Taking the Plunge for RISE! 🦈

If JoAnn raises the most amount of money, she’ll be taking a dive in the Shark Tank at the Shark Tank Showdown on March 31st!

As a dedicated staff member of Rise Life Services, JoAnn Vitale has spent her career making a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, and now she’s taking on a once-in-a-lifetime challenge: the Shark Tank Showdown!

The more JoAnn raises, the greater her chance to dive LIVE into the shark tank. But for her, this isn’t just about the thrill—it’s about the people she loves and serves every day. 💦

Known all over the Island for her s***k and drive, JoAnn has been a champion for individuals with disabilities, witnessing firsthand their strength, resilience, and limitless potential.

She’ll never forget the moment she discovered that one of the individuals she worked with could read, something no one had known, showing her that given the chance, everyone can shine.

💸 Support JoAnn by donating today. Every dollar raised goes directly to helping Rise Life Services install fire doors in all of their residential programs.

🎟️ Event Details
📅 Tuesday, March 31, 2026
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Long Island Aquarium | Riverhead

👉 Donate to support JoAnn:
🔗 https://p2p.onecause.com/risesharktankshowdown2026/joann-vitale

🎫 Get tickets to watch the action live:
🔗 https://p2p.onecause.com/risesharktankshowdown2026/event/shark-tank-showdown-tickets

Cheer her on, share her page, and help JoAnn RISE to the challenge, one brave dive at a time! 💙🦈



❄️ Weather Update ❄️We hope everyone is staying safe and warm during the snow.All Rise Day Programs and the Main Office ...
02/23/2026

❄️ Weather Update ❄️

We hope everyone is staying safe and warm during the snow.

All Rise Day Programs and the Main Office services will be closed Monday, 2/24/26 due to weather conditions. ONLY Residential Programs will remain operating.

Stay safe, everyone! 🤍❄️

❄️ Weather Update ❄️We hope everyone is staying safe and warm during the snow.All Rise Day Programs and the Main Office ...
02/22/2026

❄️ Weather Update ❄️

We hope everyone is staying safe and warm during the snow.

All Rise Day Programs and the Main Office services will be closed Monday, 2/23/26 due to weather conditions. ONLY Residential Programs will remain operating.

Stay safe, everyone! 🤍❄️

02/20/2026

With all the snowstorms and cold fronts this season, the Rise Weekly team interviewed local business owners to see how they weathered the storms ❄️🌨️

Tune in to the full episode—out now on YouTube

Episode: https://youtu.be/BONs0UhSI-s?si=MXYqvC0WjXEViCXi

02/19/2026

Our Shark Tank Showdown is exactly 40 days away 💙🦈

Get Your Tickets Today!

📅 March 31, 2026 | 6–9 PM
📍 Long Island Aquarium
🎟 Tickets: $99

👉 Tickets & info: https://p2p.onecause.com/risesharktankshowdown2026/event/shark-tank-showdown-tickets

👀 Want to see which of your Rise colleagues might enter the shark tank?

👉 Check it out here: https://p2p.onecause.com/risesharktankshowdown2026/search

Join us for this one-of-a-kind event and help us make waves for a cause that truly matters! 💙

Happy Presidents’ Day from Rise Life Services. 🇺🇸
02/16/2026

Happy Presidents’ Day from Rise Life Services. 🇺🇸

Happy Valentine’s Day from Rise Life Services! We’re grateful for the love and support in our community 🩷
02/13/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from Rise Life Services! We’re grateful for the love and support in our community 🩷

02/11/2026

This week we’re diving into it all 🎉

The launch of our brand-new media program, fresh weather updates, Fashion Weekly, gaming buzz, sports highlights, and plenty of creative content you won’t want to miss!

Stay tuned on 2/16 for our new episode!

02/10/2026

Real talk. Real growth.

From self-fulfillment to mental health, grief, and everything in between. We’re building a space that informs, supports, and connects our community.

Tune in to the new episode of Talk 2 Me Podcast out 2/20

Our shark Tank Showdown is exactly 7 weeks away 💙🦈Whether you attend, donate, or cheer from the sidelines, your support ...
02/10/2026

Our shark Tank Showdown is exactly 7 weeks away 💙🦈

Whether you attend, donate, or cheer from the sidelines, your support helps create safer homes and stronger communities.

📅 March 31, 2026 | 6–9 PM
📍 Long Island Aquarium
🎟 Tickets: $99

👉 Tickets & info: https://p2p.onecause.com/risesharktankshowdown2026/event/shark-tank-showdown-tickets

👀 Want to see which of your Rise colleagues might enter the shark tank?

👉 Check it out here: https://p2p.onecause.com/risesharktankshowdown2026/search

Join us for this one-of-a-kind event and help us make waves for a cause that truly matters! 💙

This Black History Month, we honor Black influential leaders and advocates in the disability community whose courage, cr...
02/05/2026

This Black History Month, we honor Black influential leaders and advocates in the disability community whose courage, creativity, and advocacy continue to inspire change. ✨ 
 

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901 E Main Street, Ste 508
Riverhead, NY
11901

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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