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Click to listen to a recent story KMOX Radio did with Provident’s Life Crisis team about signs to look for when helping those who may be suicidal. Thank you to Carol Daniel for talking with us!

Is it Spiderman? Wonder Woman? An Avenger? The super kids in Provident’s summer program recently celebrated Superhero Week, one of the fun activities that keep children engaged, entertained, and safe during school break. Our summer program is an extension of the Afterschool program and has tripled in size to 119 students this year. This summer, children are served at St. … Read More

Thank you to Provident Young Professionals board members Jenna Neal and Michael Neal for hosting a great Giving Club event at Brew Hub Taproom in support of our mission. Said one attendee: “I struggled with depression and I knew I was still loved and that gave me hope. The hope I had carried me through my life. Some people don’t … Read More

Thank you to Provident’s Young Professionals Board for hosting their third Rooster Crawl in Soulard on June 9. The event brought together board members and those passionate about mental health to raise funds and awareness for Provident’s mission. The annual bar crawl throughout popular Soulard spots had it’s most successful year yet. In all, they have raised enough over the … Read More

Following the deaths of celebrity figures Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, the Alexander Barker Permutt Crisis Center saw a 50% spike in calls from people in distress. People in Missouri and throughout the world who were hurting got the help they needed by picking up their phones and calling Provident’s lifeline. In response to these tragic deaths, Provident leadership team … Read More

Provident was selected as one of the St. Louis Post Dispatch’s 2018 Top Workplaces! Businesses, nonprofits, and organizations are chosen based on the results of anonymous employee surveys. This award puts us in excellent company with workplaces throughout the region that focus on employee wellness and satisfaction. We are proud that Provident has been recognized for the way it cares … Read More

Provident recently received a major grant from the Jefferson Foundation to provide counseling services in partnership with the Jefferson County Health Department. The office-based counseling services for adults will be co-located with Jefferson County Health Department clinics. The partnership will provide a “one-stop shop” for the health needs of residents. Congratulations to our counseling team on their expanded service area … Read More

Thanks to all who made the 2018 Spirit of Provident Gala was a wonderful success! This year we whittled expenses through great volunteer assistance, welcomed 20% more guests than in 2017, and exceeded our fundraising goal by more than $50,000. This was possible because of the generosity of our friends – board, staff, community – who came together to support … Read More