Provident’s Alexander Davis was recently interviewed by both KSDK and KMOX about reducing anxiety for kids as they headed back into the classroom following the first year of the pandemic. “Keep those lines of communication open. Kids can adapt pretty well,” said Davis. Click here to see his KSDK segment.
Access Center Welcomes New Cohort, Expands
Access Center | Provident Behavioral Health (providentstl.org) recently welcomed a new cohort of six students, who began providing services the last week of August. This is the largest cohort to date for the program, which launched in 2019 with two students. “Several of our students are coming to Provident with experience in crisis management and with caring for underrepresented populations,” … Read More
Back to School with Afterschool
Congratulations to our Afterschool team, which successfully re-entered school buildings after completing training that prepared them to give new focus to behavioral health. “We have a new curriculum that embeds social emotional lessons into our day,” said Gail Sharpe, Director of Youth Programs. Afterschool currently has 25 staff members at 11 schools. The program expanded to Hamilton Elementary in the … Read More
September is Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness for people who may be personally struggling or those who are looking for ways to help. In addition to shifting public perception, behavioral health providers use this month to spread hope and vital information to people affected by suicide. Provident’s goal is to ensure that individuals, friends and … Read More
The Right Man in the Right Place at the Right Time
Detective Mike Cantillon Saves a Life with Suicide Prevention Tools It was a summer evening and Detective Mike Cantillon had accepted an overtime assignment patrolling wetlands in St. Charles County so they could remain a safe haven for endangered birds. He wasn’t expecting to get a call on the radio for a suicidal person who planned to jump from a … Read More
Provident Begins Services at Rung
Rung for Women recently held kickoff celebrations for the 120 women chosen to be part of their inaugural cohort. Provident is proud to be among the co-designers of this innovative center, which empowers women to grow and achieve sustained independence through educational, professional, and economic resources. “We have begun providing behavioral health services at the Rung campus and look forward … Read More
Provident Receives Grant from Vibrant Health
Provident Behavioral Health is pleased to announce it has received the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s 988 State Planning Grant through the Missouri Department of Mental Health and Vibrant Emotional Health, the nonprofit administrator of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline). Through the grant, Provident will participate in the development of strategic plans for Missouri in preparation for the projected infrastructure … Read More
Growth in Provident’s Psychiatric Services Dept.
Provident Behavioral Health began offering in-person and telehealth psychiatric evaluation and medication management services a little over a year ago. Our current team includes Alexander Davis, Stacy Johnson, and Courtney Wall, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners who are dedicated to providing psychiatric medication management to clients ages 5 and up. “Adding psychiatric services to our menu allows us to offer … Read More
Online Suicide Prevention Course
Provident Behavioral Health offers various community-based suicide prevention training opportunities, as well as an online suicide prevention training course that helps mental health and medical professionals assess and address the needs of people in crisis. The free, online course includes four video segments, quizzes, and a certificate of completion. The course helps these professionals meet new state requirements passed in … Read More
New Office Opens in South County
Provident is pleased to announce the opening of its new offices in South County. The 4,500 square foot space has room for 8 clinicians in 10 offices. It has an expanded waiting area and a fresh look to welcome Provident’s clients. “We are excited to move into this new space, which is a much more comfortable setting for both our … Read More