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 [...]
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Effective July 1, Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency’s (UCHRA) Public Transportation’s Go Route will be fare-free. “We are thrilled to be able to provide this vital transportation service free of charge,” said Holly Montooth, UCHRA Public Transportation Director. "Removing the fare makes our bus routes in Algood, Cookeville, Crossville, and McMinnville more accessible to everyone. [...]
The following article was published by Newstalk 94.1 and can be found here. The pay increase is effective July 1, 2024. Base pay for UCHRA Public Transportation drivers has been bumped up to $14 per hour after a vote from the Executive Board. Transportation Director Holly Montooth said drivers with their CDL can receive up to [...]
Cheryl Cox, a dedicated member of the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA), has been honored for her 35 years of service. Cox, who joined the agency as a Correction Specialist in 1989, has been an integral part of the Corrections Department, holding various roles over the years. During her tenure at UCHRA, Cox has [...]
The Putnam County UCHRA office is not accepting crisis LIHEAP applications at this time. Please stay tuned for updates. This only impacts the Putnam County UCHRA office.
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) has selected Melissa Hoisington as the new director of UCHRA’s Community Intervention department. Hoisington, whose most recent work experience is that of Senior Regional Crisis Director for Volunteer Behavioral Health, brings more than 15 years of professional social work experience as well as experience with treatment planning, case [...]
