Programs & Services

Sister RISE (Reach Initiative for Skills-Building and Education) Program

The Sister Reach Initiative for Skills-Building and Education (Sister RISE) program began in 1999, and was developed after a series of focus groups with Sister Connect program graduates. The purpose of the Sister RISE program is to increase knowledge and improve attitudes toward medication adherence and compliance, and to encourage positive health behaviors among women living with HIV/AIDS. Moreover, as NJWAN understands that social support is a key to healthy living, participants are encouraged to bring partners, family, or friends to the program.