We are thrilled to share that Provident has been named a 2026–2029 Core Funding Partner by the St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund. This three-year $4.8M investment will allow us to continue delivering counseling, psychiatric services, and school-based behavioral health to children and families across St. Louis County. St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund made history this cycle … Read More
Something Fun: Prescribing Art for Mental Health
A new program in Charlotte, North Carolina, is using the arts to tackle loneliness and social isolation. Paul Solman of PBS Newshour reports on prescriptions for art for their series at the intersection of art and health, part of our CANVAS coverage. Click here to watch.
Provident Named Top Workplace For 9th Year
There are few honors we’re more proud to receive than the Top Workplace award from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch…and 2026 marks the 9th time we’ve been recognized! Winners were announced in June and were selected based on direct employee feedback surveys regarding company culture, leadership, and workplace satisfaction. We’re thankful for our team members who shared their insights.
Provident Gala 2026 – The Spirit of Provident!
Thank you to our friends, donors, and staff who joined us at The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta on February 7 to celebrate the Spirit of Provident Gala! Your presence and generosity confirms the value you place in the work we do. Together, we make a measurable difference in the lives of those we serve. Click below to watch our … Read More
Understanding the “Gen Z Stare”: Insights from Provident’s Ashley Wilkinson
You may have heard the term “Gen Z Stare” floating around on social media or in recent pop culture conversations. It refers to the unblinking, sometimes blank facial expression that has become common among members of Generation Z. While some see it as a humorous generational quirk, others recognize that it may reflect deeper emotional patterns shaped by trauma, culture, … Read More
Provident Continues to Expand Older Adult Behavioral Health Services
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
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
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