Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency

At the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency, we strive to improve the quality of life through out the region. Through our diverse array of services, we connect and provide individuals, families, and businesses with resources they need.

Community Services

The Community Services Department administers a variety of programs that assist low-income and vulnerable populations in the Upper Cumberland. The majority of the services are delivered through our local offices located in all 14 Upper Cumberland counties.

Low-Income Energy Assistance

Weatherization Assistance

Child & Adult Care Food Program

Senior Community Service Employment Program

Social Services Block Grant

Community Services Block Grant

Home & Community Services

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Community Intervention

Our Community Intervention department provides programs that target opportunities within the community to improve quality of life. This is done through programs that help individuals who are at risk with the correctional system, individuals who are victims or abuse or neglect, and children who are in need of a positive learning environment.

Community Corrections

CHANCE Group Home for Girls

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

Driver Education and DUI Corrective Education

Juvenile Community Intervention

Van Buren County Head Start

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Public Transportation

The UCHRA Public Transportation program, operated by the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency, strives to provide safe, affordable, and dependable public transportation to residents of all ages in the 14-county Upper Cumberland area of Tennessee.

This transportation is provided through many “avenues.” We offer local fixed routes, routes to major cities, trips for groups, even trips where we pick you up right at your door.

Call 1-833-UC TRIPS to Book a Ride!

Visit the UCHRA Public Transportation website by clicking here

Empower Upper Cumberland

Forged from the collective, region-wide mission to lift children and families out of generational poverty, Empower Upper Cumberland – also known as Empower UC – is tasked with serving the most vulnerable populations of the 14-county Upper Cumberland region which includes the counties of Cannon, Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith, Van Buren, Warren, and White with a core objective of lifting 1,600 children and their families out of generational poverty by 2025.

Click here to visit the website for Empower UC.

Substance Abuse Solutions

UCHRA’s Substance Abuse Solutions acts as the hub of a centralized system in the coordination of providing help to those who are dealing with addiction.  This hub will help one find treatment and help coordinate services such as housing, transportation, jobs, and education.

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Latest News

Collaboration Specialist (Empower Upper Cumberland)

Anderson2022-09-22T14:44:52+00:00September 22nd, 2022|

Ride to Recovery Transportation Program Announces Fundraising Campaign

Ride to Recovery Transportation Program Announces Fundraising Campaign

Anderson2022-09-20T17:00:32+00:00September 19th, 2022|

Community Services Department Specialist (In-Home Services Focus)

Anderson2022-09-14T14:13:00+00:00September 14th, 2022|

Data Specialist (Empower UC)

Anderson2022-09-12T16:04:33+00:00September 12th, 2022|