Cookeville Could Extend UCHRA-Police Department Program
A pilot program between Cookeville and UCHRA’s Substance Abuse Solutions test program will expire in January. City Manager James Mills said an extension is worth considering. Mills said the city is satisfied with the program allowing Cookeville police to do more policing, and less social work. “Yeah, I definitely think it’s something we’ll consider if […]
Increases In Children Mental Health Needs
The state has extended mental health benefits to uninsured children. Dale Hallow Mental Health Center Director Anne Stamps said the need has increased. “We are seeing some more anxiety and some more depression in our kids,” Stamps said. “Right now, probably about one in five of our kids have depressive symptoms.” The Behavioral Health Safety […]
TN Recovery Project Open For Pandemic Support
Anyone in the Upper Cumberland in need of emotional support can contact the Tennessee Recovery Project. This FEMA sponsored program provides resources for individuals suffering with COVID-19 emotional distress. Program Manager Donna Vize said helping these individuals is challenging because everyone is affected. “We can’t go out in the community and put together support groups […]
Putnam County Schools Prepare For Mental Health Needs
An expected increase in mental health needs this fall in the Putnam County Schools led to the hiring of a new mental health coordinator. New coordinator Shelia Barker will oversee surveying all students and facility once returning to school. Coordinated School Health Supervisor Melanie Bussell said with the tornado and COVID, Putnam County families have […]
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
According to Mental Health America, one in five people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime. Ashley Lynch serves as a Care Management Supervisor with Cookeville’s Mental Health Cooperative. She said people experience mental health issues every single day. And the stigma about mental health remains real for many. “It’s okay to not be […]
