The RISE Foundation

The RISE Foundation is a registered charity founded by the singer Frances Black in 2008, focussed on the families of those with addictive behaviour (alcohol, drugs, gambling, food or sex addiction).

Our Vision

To free Ireland through cultural change from its unhealthy relationship
with Alcohol and other Drugs

Our Mission

To support families impacted by a loved ones addictive behaviour through awareness, education and therapy, and to combat the assiciated shame and stigma

At RISE (Recovery In a Safe Environment), we are dedicated to working towards helping families to free themselves from the heartache of having a loved one with addictive behaviour, and to rediscover relationships lost to addiction.

Our Aims

• Educate families about addiction and addictive behaviour
• Train families in their own recovery
• Change the family system by helping the family to care for itself
• Help families emerge from their powerlessness with pride, passion and power
• Raise awareness about the impact of addiction on families

We help families understand the nature of addiction and addictive behaviour, and teach self-help mechanisms to those suffering the devastation and heartache of having a loved one in addiction.