Cookeville To Extend UCHRA Program To Aid Needy Individuals, Increase Funding
Cookeville City Council approved a new UCHRA and Substance Abuse Solutions contract, adding $5,000 to its fund. The program provides social services to individuals in need located in the city, including housing support, counseling, and medical and mental health care. Police Chief Randy Evans told council members the contract provided the department with a service […]
UCHRA Substance Abuse Program Want To Create Sustainable Solutions For Those Struggling
UCHRA’s Substance Abuse Solutions program wants to give those struggling to get back on their feet an assist. SAS Housing Program Manager Luke Eldridge said that’s why they’re asking the community for donations of household and personal hygiene items. He said they want to help people not by fighting emergency with emergency, but by offering […]
Transitional Housing and Job Needs Increasing For Cookeville
The need for transitional housing and employment has grown over the last year in Cookeville. UCHRA Substance Abuse Solutions Director Glen Sayes said his office sees 10 to 15 people a week who are in need of emergency or transitional housing. Sayes said the pandemic and a lack of affordable housing has made recovery a […]
Cookeville Council Approves Social Work Contract
Cookeville City Council approved a contract with UCHRA Thursday night to provide social work assistance to Cookeville Police. The pilot program will provide on-call service for police 24/7. The SAS program team will provide assistance with housing, mental health services, substance abuse, and other needs for people needing help. “We need a service with social […]
