McMinnville To Explore Transitional Housing Options
The City of McMinnville will explore the possibility of setting up a transitional home to help recovered addicts get back on their feet. UCDD Director Mark Farley told McMinnville Aldermen Tuesday night people in recovery are struggling to find options. Farley said transitional homes are not treatment facilities, rather they are somewhere to rebuild safely. […]
UCDD Sees Needs For More Regional Transitional Housing
UCDD’s two transitional houses are nearing capacity, prompting the agency to look at ways to expand the program next year. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said the agency began operating the two houses, one for males and one for females, just over a year ago. Farley said the houses are for those who are recovering […]
Smithville Moving Forward With Transitional Housing Grant Application
Smithville seeking state funding to purchase a facility to create additional transitional housing for those battling drug abuse. UCDD/UCHRA applying for the grant on behalf of the city. Executive Director Mark Farley said the entities pursued DeKalb County since its application would likely score the highest out of the region. “In the state of Tennessee, […]
UCDD/UCHRA Expanding Services For Recovering Individuals
UCDD and UCHRA have received grant funding to create two new services in the substance abuse program. The first being a new recovery to work program. Executive Director Mark Farley said the development district received a half a million dollar grant allowing the expansion. “We’ll be hiring somebody to serve in the region helping individuals […]
Lack of Housing For Those Recovering From Substance Issues
Cookeville’s population is growing but that growth brings people being affected by substance abuse. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said there is a lack of housing for people trying to transition out of recovery programs and into the work force. Farley said the pandemic makes this issue worse as places like the rescue mission become […]
