East Tennessee Human Resource Agency

Delivering Hope in East Tennessee

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Consistent development and delivery of social service and economic related programs with dedicated, caring employees has been ETHRA’s mission since the Agency was established in 1974. This regional delivery system was designed to operate in partnership with the Tennessee General Assembly and local officials in the 16 county region known as East Tennessee. ETHRA provides a range of 50 programs and services. To see what services are available in your area, click here or on the SERVICES tab at the top of the page. Click on the map to the right and find your county office contact information.

Feature Story

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Most could not imagine how life has changed for Barbara. At age 61 she appears more fragile than her years. For the last 5 years she has slept in a chair a few feet from an oil stove. She once had a bed but the weight caused the walls of her bedroom to separate from the foundation. The result was a hole where the bed belonged.

Although built with love by Barbara's late husband almost 40 years ago, the home was simply a three room shack. Framing was from barn wood and other discarded lumber he could pick up around town. Ceilings were only six-foot high and supported with rafters from trees he chopped down with an ax. Siding was tar paper and until recently a rickety, unpainted wooden outhouse stood in the back yard. There was never running water. If you drove by, you would not think anyone could possibly live there. [read the whole story]

East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability

senior eating lunchThe East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability provides information and services to eligible persons who are disabled or age 60 and above. Click here for more information.

 

State Health Information Program

shipThe State Health Information Program (SHIP) provides information and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries Anyone needing information or assistance with Medicare/Medicaid/TennCare and supplemental insurance should call 877-801-0044. Click here for more information.

Workforce Development Program

tennessee career centersWorkforce Development provides assistance in employment search, skill building, training, and other services to adults, dislocated workers and disadvantaged youth. Click here to read more.

Cover Kids

cover kidsCoverKids offers comprehensive health coverage to uninsured children in Tennessee, age 18 and under, and pregnant women. For Eligibilty information and an application click here. For further assistance contact Veronica Stephens 865-691-2551 x 4229 or email VStephens@ethra.org.

East Tennessee Human Resource Agency is an equal opportunity employer/ program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

 

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ETHRA covers 16+ counties
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ETHRA can take you there! Our vans provide public transportation to rural residents of all ages. Call 865-251-0074 for Knoxville or 800-232-1565 for areas outside Knoxville
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