Programs and Services

Adult Day Services

Upon acceptance into the program, each service recipient and their family/caregiver will meet with UCP staff to create a personalized plan and path for the future. Clients are teamed with Direct Support staff who will be their primary supervisor, trainer and friend throughout the program. Each day, client teams participate in both classroom (at a UCP center) and community based activities.

Facility Based Services

UCP’s Facility Based Services provide supports that empower individuals to acquire, retain or improve necessary skills to become more independent and integrated into their communities. Activities focus on vocational and life skills specific to the needs of each individual.

Community Based Services

UCP’s Community Based Services supports adults by providing activities in the community for educational and social purposes. We provide service recipients with opportunities to participate in typical activities of community life. These include companionship with peers, community/career exploration, hobbies, spectator sports and entertainment.

Employment Support

Through employment supports, adults are assisted in finding a job that is a fit for their skills, interests and abilities. Intensive ongoing support is provided to allow clients to succeed in a work setting. We coordinate the support, supervision and training that will allow the client to sustain meaningful employment in a position he or she enjoys.

While the majority of our clients participate in the above noted program, UCP also serves a small number of home-based clients.

Personal Assistance

The UCP Personal Assistance Program provides support to adults and children in their homes and, at times, in their communities. Personal Assistants assist clients in meeting their specific health and social needs. Direct assistance is provided in activities of daily living, i.e., bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, meal preparation and other activities essential to the health and safety of the individual.

UCP is a licensed contracted Provider of the Department of Mental Retardation Services (DMRS). DMRS is a state agency responsible for providing services and support to Tennesseans with mental retardation.

For more information about Adult Day Services, please contact UCP at (901) 761-4277 or send an e-mail.

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Updated: 05/16/2008