Positively UCA Moment - May 23, 2025 - Vol.6 Issue 19

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May 23, 2025 issue of Positively UCA highlights community-focused updates from UCHRA. It announces Jordan Herald’s appointment as Board President of the Tennessee Mental Health Consumers’ Association and details TMHCA’s recovery mission through peer support and advocacy. The issue also covers Memorial Day office and transportation closures, plus news on a Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine outreach across regional vehicles. It features staff milestones, including Mindy Tramel’s certification and promotion, and a luncheon supporting food distribution.

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OFFICES,TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CLOSED MONDAY

IN THE NEWS:PUTNAM HEALTH DEPT.JOINS WITH UCHRA TO CELEBRATE NO TOBACCO DAY

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: TRAMEL ADVANCES WITH CERTIFICATION, PROMOTION

STAFF ATTENDS LUNCHEON

SECOND HARVEST EVENT DOUBLES PARTICIPATION IN OVERTON CO.

Positively UCA moment to focus on the good our team isdoing every day MAY 23,2025 Vol.6 Issue 19 UCHRA’S HERALD NAMEDTMHCA BOARD PRESIDENT Jordan Herald,UCHRA Community,Services AssistantDirector,has been named the Board President for theTennessee Mental Health Consumers'Association(TMHCA). TMHCA's mission is to promote recovery and communitythrough peer support,education,and advocacy for all mentalhealth consumers in Tennessee. Jordan says she is honored to serve in this role and iscommitted to upholding the organization's values whileexpanding its reach across the state.With a strong team and ashared vision,TMHCA will continue to empower individualson their recoveryjourneys. Jordan looks forward to advancing peer-led initiatives andsupporting a compassionate mental health system for all. Visit tmhca-tn.org for more information about TMHCA. # OFFICES,TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CLOSED MONDAY This Memorial Day,we honorand remember the brave menand women who gave theirlives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never beforgotten. Our offices will be closed onMay 26 in observance ofMemorial Day.UCHRA PublicTransportationservices,including Go Routes andConnect 1-40/1-24,will notoperate on Memorial Day. Normal operations willresume on Tuesday,May 27. IN THE NEWS:PUTNAM HEALTH DEPT.JOINSWITH UCHRA TO CELEBRATE NO TOBACCO DAY The following was published by the Herald-Citizen: The Upper Cumberland Human ResourceAgency(UCHRA)and the Putnam CountyHealth Department have collaborated todisplay the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine onall public transportation vehicles across the 14counties of the Upper Cumberland Region. “As part of our commitment to communityhealth and well-being,UCHRA PublicTransportation is proud to partner with theTennessee Department of Health to promotethe Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine on ourpublic transportation fleet,"UCHRA Directorof Transportation Holly Montooth said. “Covering more than 3.3 million miles andproviding over 290,000 trips last year,ourvehicles reach every corner of the UpperCumberland and beyond.By displayingQuitLine information,we're helping ensurethat life-changing resources are visible andaccessible to the communities we serve everyday.” Health DepartmentDirector LisaBumbalough agreed. “When organizations join forces,we do notjust meet the needs —we transform lives,"she said.“Together,we can create a healthier,more resilient community where everyindividual has the opportunity to thrive.Weare grateful for UCHRA and this partnershipto empower families and build strong,resilient communities." The Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine is atelephone and texting service that provides OUR MISSION To help the Upper Cumberland region cultivate self-sufficiencyand build true wealth through innovation,collaboration,andleadership.OUR VISION A region abundant in resources,fostering a productive andvibrant life for the people ofthe Upper Cumberland. or TEXT“QUIT”to 615-795-0600www.tnquitline.com personalized support for Tennessee residents13 and over who want to quit tobacco andnicotine usage. The QuitLine provides counseling servicesgeared toward youth,counseling,and twoweeks of Nicotine Replacement Therapy forthose 18 and over who qualify,and more.TheQuitLine program is proven effective indoubling a tobacco user's chances of quitting. Tobacco is addictive,and quitting is hard.Butthere is at least one day this year,for 24 hours,the entire world will be supporting allsmokers who've decided to put down theircigarettes and other smokeless tobaccoproducts. During World No Tobacco Day,May 31,theTennessee Tobacco QuitLine and Departmentof Health are encouraging tobacco users totake the first step to quit by contacting a QuitCounselor at 1-800-QUIT-NOW(1-800-784-8669)or use the texting program called TN 2Quit by texting“QUIT”to 615-795-0600.Formore information,visit tnquitline.com. Follow us on social media forthe latest updates. # STAFF SPOTLIGHT:TRAMEL ADVANCES WITH

FAQs

Who was named Board President, and for which organization?

Jordan Herald was named Board President for the Tennessee Mental Health Consumers’ Association (TMHCA).

What will be closed for Memorial Day, and when does normal service resume?

UCHRA offices and public transportation services (including Go Routes and Connect 1-40/1-24) are closed on May 26, and normal operations resume on Tuesday, May 27.

How does the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine support people who want to quit tobacco?

It provides telephone and texting counseling and tailored support, including Nicotine Replacement Therapy for eligible adults 18 and over, and resources promoted during World No Tobacco Day.

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