Space to rise.
Support to meet you where you are. We bring compassion, consistency, and real human connection to people and families in Eau Claire and surrounding areas.
Our Services
Peer support — connection grounded in lived experience.
Coaching & one-to-one sessions — practical support for everyday goals.
Family support — guidance for parents, caregivers, and youth.
Emergency respite — arranged only through the person’s social worker.
Referrals & self-pay — we help find the right agency or person; self-pay peer support and coaching are available, with variable pricing.
MEET THE TEAM
Danny
I’m a proud father of five who believes your past doesn’t have to decide your future. Childhood instability, the juvenile justice system, and addiction shaped my path, but they did not define it.
Change took honesty, consistency, and learning to show up in healthier ways. Becoming a father motivated me to build a different future for my family. I want young people to know that their circumstances or mistakes don’t define them. I hope to listen, encourage, and show up without judgment.
Outside of mentoring, I love spending time with my kids, gaming, movies, and a good show. Skydiving is still on my bucket list.
Isabelle
I’m a mother whose experiences with family change and anxiety have taught me how deeply presence and connection matter. Navigating those challenges has helped me practice self-understanding and compassion.
Becoming a mom taught me to be intentional, patient, and present, and to build something stable, loving, and safe for my son. I believe what we’ve been through can shape us without limiting us.
I love traveling and exploring new places. My story is still unfolding; I’m learning, healing, and creating a future rooted in love, intention, and new adventures.
You don’t have to rise alone.
Real people. Steady support. A place to be heard and a path toward what comes next—for individuals and families in Eau Claire and the surrounding area.
Support rooted in real life, not a one-size-fits-all plan.
We are a small, relationship-centered team offering peer support, coaching, family guidance, and social-worker-arranged emergency respite. We meet people with patience, respect, and consistency—especially when the path forward feels complicated.
Whether you are looking for support for yourself, your child, or someone you care for, our first step is to listen and help you find the right route.
Support that fits real life.
Talk with us about the right service and how to get started.
Peer support
A grounded connection with someone who listens, understands, and helps you move forward.
Coaching & one-to-one sessions
Dedicated space for reflection, practical steps, and encouragement toward your goals.
Family & youth support
Patient, individualized guidance for young people, parents, and caregivers.
Emergency respite
Arranged only through the person’s social worker; it cannot be booked directly on this website.
Getting started: We can direct you to the right person or agency for a referral. Peer support and coaching may also be available through self-pay; pricing varies. Emergency respite must be arranged through the person’s social worker.
Meet our team.
Different journeys. One shared commitment to showing up with care.
Danny
A father of five, Danny hopes to show young people that their circumstances and past choices do not have to define their future.
Read Danny’s story
My name is Danny. I’m 33 years old, a proud father of five, and someone who believes deeply that your past doesn’t have to decide your future.
My childhood came with challenges that shaped me early on. My parents struggled with addiction, and the instability around me led to involvement with the juvenile justice system at a young age. I went through experiences that were hard to make sense of, and for a long time, I didn’t know how to break the patterns I grew up in.
As I got older, I faced my own battles with addiction. I made choices that affected my life and the people I cared about. For a while, I thought my past was all I would ever be. Eventually, I realized I could choose differently—to build something new for myself and my family.
It wasn’t quick or easy. It took honesty, consistency, and learning how to show up in healthier ways. Becoming a father pushed me to grow and create a future my kids could be proud of. I’m grateful for how far I’ve come, and I carry my story as a reminder of what’s possible.
This is why I want to work with young people. I want kids to know that their circumstances or mistakes don’t define them. I want to be someone who listens, encourages, and shows up without judgment—because I know how much it matters to have someone believe in you.
Outside of mentoring, I love spending time with my kids, gaming, watching movies, and finding a good show to binge. Skydiving is still on my bucket list. I’m someone who has learned, grown, and continues to grow. If sharing my story helps even one young person see that they can create a different future, then it’s worth telling.
Isabelle
Isabelle brings a thoughtful understanding of presence, compassion, and the importance of creating stability and connection.
Read Isabelle’s story
My name is Isabelle, and the experiences I’ve lived through have shaped the woman and mother I am today.
My parents divorced when I was two, and for most of my childhood, my dad wasn’t around in the ways I needed. That absence taught me what longing feels like—wanting connection, answers, and someone to show up. It also taught me how deeply presence matters.
Anxiety has been a part of my story. Over time, I’ve realized that struggling doesn’t make me broken. It has pushed me to understand myself more honestly, slow down, and offer myself compassion on the days when everything feels heavier than it should.
Becoming a mom changed me. My son has taught me what it means to be intentional, patient, and present in a way I didn’t always receive growing up. He reminds me daily that I have the chance to create something different—something stable, loving, and safe.
I also find joy in exploring new places. Traveling gives me space to breathe, reset, and create memories with people I care about.
My story isn’t perfect, but it’s real. What I’ve been through has shaped me, but it doesn’t limit me. I’m still growing, healing, and learning how to build a life rooted in love, intention, and new adventures for myself and my son.
More of our team
Andy
Andy brings 15 years of human-services experience and a personal understanding of the challenges young people can face.
Read Andy’s story
I’ve worked in the human services field for 15 years, supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds in treatment centers, behavioral health programs, case management, job coaching, and schools. I’m passionate about helping people grow, improve their quality of life, and gain greater independence and confidence.
I grew up nearby in a small town and faced my own challenges with social anxiety and finding my place in the world. As I got older, I struggled with substance abuse and getting in trouble with the law, which became a turning point. I realized I needed to change my mindset and start making healthier choices. Those experiences allow me to connect with young people genuinely because I understand what it feels like to struggle and search for direction.
With the support of my wife, I began believing in a better future and setting bigger goals. Today, I’m a proud father of two young children who motivate me every day. I use both my professional training and personal experience to be a positive role model and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
Hannah C.
Hannah creates a calm, supportive, and fun environment for children and families, guided by her experience with individualized care.
Read Hannah C.’s story
Hi, my name is Hannah! I have several years of experience working with children in a variety of circumstances and care needs. Growing up with a brother who has autism gave me firsthand experience with patience, understanding, and the importance of individualized care. Watching him grow helped inspire my passion for supporting children and families.
I strive to create a safe, supportive, and fun environment where children feel comfortable, encouraged, and cared for. I enjoy building positive connections with kiddos while supporting their unique needs and routines.
In my free time, I love being outdoors—riding horses, spending time with goats and chickens, camping, fishing, and enjoying nature. I bring a calm, caring, and dependable personality to the families I work with.
Jamie
With 18 years supporting adults with a range of needs, Jamie brings encouragement, practical care, and a belief in self-care.
Read Jamie’s story
I was born and raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, growing up with my parents and two older siblings. In my free time, I love spending time with family and friends, playing games, traveling, watching football, or relaxing with a movie. I also have a deep love for animals, especially dogs.
Professionally, I spent 18 years working with adults with special needs, mental health challenges, and physical limitations. I have also worked closely with children, supporting them in reaching their goals, encouraging them to try new things, and helping them develop organizational patterns so they feel prepared.
I truly believe that taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential. My goal is to help others feel supported, encouraged, and empowered every step of the way.
Kyle
Kyle draws on lived experience, resilience, and years of supporting people facing difficult circumstances.
Read Kyle’s story
I was born in New Ulm, Minnesota, and moved around a lot as a kid. Being the “new kid” year after year wasn’t easy. Those experiences taught me resilience and adaptability. I eventually found a home in the Eau Claire area, where I spent most of my life.
I struggled with substance abuse and made choices that led me into the juvenile justice system. Those years taught me hard lessons about accountability and growth. Today, I have a wonderful wife and two amazing kids who give me purpose and keep me grounded.
I’ve spent most of my adult years working with people facing struggles of their own. My journey allows me to connect with others in a real way, and I take pride in helping people get ahead even when the odds seem stacked against them. I know the weight of hardship, but I also know the possibility of change, healing, and new beginnings.
Spencer
Spencer is motivated by lived experience to offer young people the steady guidance, compassion, and consistency that matter.
Read Spencer’s story
I understand firsthand how addiction can affect a family that, from the outside, appears to have everything together. I’ve lived through the weight of loss, including the absence of my parents, and I know what it means to navigate grief at a young age.
Being placed in a home with a family member who stepped up gave me more than stability—it gave me guidance, structure, and a foundation for life. They showed me the importance of resilience, accountability, and compassion.
Those experiences drive my passion to be that same source of support, guidance, and consistency for youth and young adults facing their own challenges. My goal is to help them build confidence, find direction, and know they are not alone.
Johann
More information about Johann is coming soon.
Let’s take the next step together.
Serving Eau Claire and the surrounding area. Parents, caregivers, and young people under 18 may contact us to ask about next steps.
Please do not send sensitive health details by ordinary email. Call us to discuss a secure way to share information. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
LET’S CONNECT.
Connection · Support · Empowerment
Serving Eau Claire and surrounding area. Parents, caregivers, and young people under 18 can contact us to talk through next steps.
Please avoid sharing sensitive health details by ordinary email. Call us to discuss a secure way to share information.
REACH US
Email
supportgrand@grandrisinginc.com
Phone
715-400-9682
Fax
534-200-7722
GETTING STARTED
We can direct you to the right person or agency for a referral. Peer support and coaching are also available through self-pay; pricing varies. Emergency respite is arranged only through the person’s social worker.