NOT SURE WHERE TO START… 

The UCAssist database, operated by the Upper Cumberland Development District,  provides the citizens of the Upper Cumberland an efficient and effective way to navigate to the resources they are looking for.  From small business services to home delivered meals, we  strive to make finding these resources easier.      

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HELP FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Public Transit

UC Public Transportation provides rides throughout the entire Upper Cumberland region and beyond.  Call to book a ride at 1-833-UC Trips (1-833-828-7477) or visit them at UCPublicTransportation.com

Seniors & Disabled Persons

The Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability has many programs to help the senior and disabled population of the region.   Meals, in-home services, Medicare aid, and much more are available.  Contact them at 1-866-836-6678 to find out more, or visit them at ucdd.org/aaad

Assistance For Families

With a region-wide mission to lift 1,600 children and their families out of poverty by 2025, Empower Upper Cumberland (Empower UC) offers programs to aid those in need throughout the Upper Cumberland.   Call them at 1-833-EMPWRUC (1-833-367-9782) or visit them at EmpowerUpperCumberland.org

Services For Relative Caregivers

Relative Caregiver provides support and aid to relatives who find themselves taking care of children.   Call them at (931)432-4111 to see how they can help.

Medicare Assistance

The SHIP, State Health Insurance Program, provides free and objective one-on-one counseling and education to individuals and groups in regards to Medicare and other related insurances (such as Part D).  Call them for services at 1-877-801-0044 or a visit to tnmedicarehelp.com

Your Local UCHRA

Commodities,  homemaker services, recovery support, and drivers education are just a few of the family oriented services that they offer.   You can contact them at any of the fourteen county offices (click link), calling their main location at (931)528-1127, or visiting them at UCHRA.com

HELP AROUND THE HOME

Housing For Seniors and Disabled Persons

UCDD’s House and Home programs offer emergency home repairs, pre-packaged mortgages, repair loans, and apartment rentals for elderly and disabled.   Call 1-931-432-4111 for more info.  Or visit them at UCDD.org

Utilities and Rental Assistance

UCHRA’s home assistance programs offer home utility bill assistance (electric & water), weatherization, rent assistance, and services for the unhoused.  Call 1-931-528-1127 for more information or visit them at UCHRA.org

HELP FOR THE COMMUNITY

Community Development

Planning and Economic Development at UCDD focuses on the growth and improvement in our region. Grant writing and administration, tourism assistance and support, small business development support and lending allow us to help you in helping the community grow.  Call 1-931-432-4111 or visit at UCDD.org

Community Services

PlannCommunity improvement programs at UCHRA help the region realize its full potential.  In offering programs such as commodities, public transportation, substance abuse solutions and recovery, unhoused populations, and senior employment to those in need, the entire community benefits. Call 1-931-528-1127 for more information or visit them at UCHRA.orging and Economic Development at UCDD focuses on the growth and improvement in our region. Grant writing and administration, tourism assistance and support, small business development support and lending allow us to help you in helping the community grow.  Call 1-931-432-4111 or visit at UCDD.org

HELP NAVIGATING

Need more guidance?  You may call 1-844 4UCInfo (1-844-482-4636).  Leave your name, phone number, county, what you are looking for, and one of agents will reach back out with ways to help.