The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is currently accepting applications for a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) Coordinator (Jackson and Pickett county opportunities). The CPRS Coordinator will support individuals in early recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders by providing peer-based recovery support services. The CPRS will utilize their lived experience to promote recovery [...]
Executive Director Mark Farley and Deputy Director present a symbolic check highlighting the more than $49 million in grant funds UCDD has helped secure for the 14-county Upper Cumberland region. The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) hosted their 2024 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. [...]
November commodities distributions start Wednesday, Nov. 6. Click here to learn more about all of our past and future commodities events and follow us on your favorite social media channel(s) for the latest updates.
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency has an opening for a Clinical Supervisor. The Clinical Supervisor will be responsible for carrying out the assigned functions of the Day Reporting Center as those functions relate to clinical assessments, program supervision and referral management in Smith County. Duties include: Completing clinical assessments on individuals referred/accepted into rehabilitation [...]
UCHRA Public Transportation staff recently attended the 2024 TPTA (Tennessee Public Transportation Association) Annual Conference & Expo in Franklin, Tenn. The conference included general sessions and workshops focused on current issues facing public transportation During the event, staff showed up in full force in support of drivers competing in the annual statewide roadeo competition. Driver Jonny [...]
Exciting News from the National RTAP (Rural Transit Assistance Program) 2024 Art Contest! We are proud to share our team’s outstanding submissions for this year’s National RTAP Art Contest: Digital Illustration by Mobility Manager, Jacklyn Medley Painting by Pickett County Driver, Sheryl Stephens Illustration by Manager, Al Ashburn A special congratulations to Jacklyn Medley, who received an Honorable [...]
At our fall training on August 23, we had the pleasure of recognizing these outstanding team members for their exceptional dedication and hard work: Brenda Miller, Chance Facility Coordinator Phillip Swann, Commodity Warehouse Laura Andrus, Smith Co. Coordinator LeaAnn Payne, DeKalb COS Paige Harris, Empower Collab. Specialist Jerry Myers, Transportation Route Coordinator Jonny Maynard, Driver [...]
It’s a way to reach out to those in crisis and spread awareness of a valuable mental health resource. The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency’s (UCHRA) Public Transportation vehicles have begun displaying signage promoting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. “The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network is honored to be once again working with UCHRA to support [...]
We are excited to announce an agency-wide yard sale to benefit UCHRA's Commodities program! Join us in supporting a great cause, as proceeds will be used to purchase paint, decals, and a lift gate for our commodities truck. We Need Your Donations! Have items you no longer need? We welcome your contributions! Please reach out [...]
Please find the LIHEAP 2025 Virtual Public Hearing information scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. Comments can be sent by email to LIHEAP@thda.org or you can call (615) 815-2036 up until the August meeting. Webex LIHEAP Public Hearing Meeting set for Thursday, August 22 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CST. Meeting link: https://thda.webex.com/thda/j.php?MTID=m90b8c46f9af999a52681632c1c102aca Meeting [...]
