Incoming Provident Board Member and Co-director of the Center for Aging, Brown School Nancy Morrow-Howell and Provident Vice President of Advancement Julie McDowell recently published an article on the Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging’s blog giving insight on the TeleHope program: “Effective, accessible services are available to keep us mentally and physically healthy. Behavioral health services support not only the wellbeing of older adults, … Read More
Pride for Every Person
“You cannot get the full potential of people in your business if people have to hide who they are.” – Allan Joyce, CEO of Qantas Airlines The first Pride celebration in June 1970 marked the anniversary of the uprising at New York’s Stonewall Inn. Much progress has been made for LGBTQ+ rights over the past 54 years, but there are … Read More
Juneteenth: Freedom in All Forms
As we approach Juneteenth on June 19, Provident honors a pivotal moment in American history: The day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. As a mental health organization, Provident recognizes that true freedom is experienced both physically and mentally. … Read More
TeleHope Brings Healing Home for Seniors
Provident’s work supporting the mental health of older adults was recently featured by Washington University’s Center for Aging. The spotlight highlights how Provident provides therapy services to clients ages 55 and older, addressing challenges such as isolation, grief, anxiety, and depression. As the article explains, these services help older adults access care from licensed therapists with experience navigating the unique … Read More
Growing the Safety Net for Children by Expanding our BHIS Program
One metric that indicates a program is working is growth, and we’re pleased to say the work of our Behavioral Health Intervention Specialist team has expanded to include four schools: University City Middle School, Hazelwood East High School, Jennings Elementary School, and Grandview Elementary School in Jefferson County. Started in 2023 as a way to provide support to students in … Read More
Celebrating Cheryl Schroeder’s 25 Years at Provident
This month, we are thrilled to honor Cheryl Schroeder for 25 years of service. Over the past quarter-century, she has demonstrated great dedication and remarkable adaptability as she leads the organization in the ever-evolving world of IT. She is a driving force in ensuring our systems and processes remain efficient, compliant, and innovative. Congratulations to Cheryl on this extraordinary career … Read More
Shelby Zurick-Beasley Promoted to Senior Director of Programs
It’s an exciting new chapter for leadership at Provident as Shelby Zurick-Beasley joins our executive team as Senior Director of Programs, now leading the organization’s largest departments. The process for her selection included extensive meetings with clinical staff to understand their vision for leadership, as well as a rigorous interview process. “It was clear from the very start that Shelby … Read More
Alexandrea Ward Promoted to Clinical Supervisor – School-Based Behavioral Health
Provident is thrilled to announce Alexandrea Ward’s promotion to Clinical Supervisor – School-Based Behavioral Health. Since joining Provident in 2022, Alexandrea has provided individual and family therapy with a trauma-informed approach, making a meaningful impact on clients. In her new role, Alexandrea will oversee Behavioral Support Intervention Specialists in partner school districts, ensuring students, families, and staff receive critical mental … Read More
Alexander Davis Promoted to Psychiatric Services Supervisor
Provident is excited to announce Alexander Davis’s promotion to Psychiatric Services Supervisor. In this role, Alex will oversee the Psychiatric Services department, providing supervision and consultation to Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners and support staff, while also maintaining a caseload of clients. Alex first joined Provident as a student supporting clients with urgent behavioral health needs in the Access Center, … Read More
LaWanda Crayton New Admin at MRH
We are excited to welcome LaWanda Crayton, RN, BSN, MSN, to the Mary Ryder Home leadership team as Clinical Supervisor for the IRTS Program. With her extensive nursing background and dedication to resident care, LaWanda brings invaluable expertise and compassion to her new role. “LaWanda is an achiever and inspires her co-workers to do the same,” said Kevin Drollinger. “She … Read More