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The Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency LIHEAP Outreach RV will be throughout the region in October helping those needing assistance with their energy bills. LIHEAP stands for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This program helps keep individuals and families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist with energy costs.

October is the beginning of a new program year for LIHEAP. This is a one time benefit between October 1 and September 30. For those who qualify, a payment is sent directly to the recipient’s utility company and is credited to their bill. Payments can take up to 90 days to be applied. Priority is given to the low-income, energy burdened, disabled, elderly, homes with young children under 6, veterans, and large households. Last year, UETHDA provided LIHEAP funding to 10,262 households, totaling more than 6.4 million dollars.

Locally, the LIHEAP Outreach RV will be at the following locations in October.

– October 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., ARM of Elizabethton, 704 West C St.

– October 2, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Mountain Electric, Mountain City, 604 S. Church St.

– October 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Good Samaritan Ministries, Johnson City, 100 N. Roan St.

– October 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mountain Electric, Roan Mountain, 8477 US-19 E, Roan Mountain

– October 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., BrightRidge, 2600 Boones Creek Road, Johnson City

Persons may also visit one of the nine area neighborhood service centers, located in the eight-county service area, for aid, or simply call us at (423) 246-6180. LIHEAP is only one of many services the UETHDA offers to help with self-sufficiency. If you or you know someone who needs help, have them contact the UETHDA.