Provident’s Advancement team closed 2025 with a 75% grant award rate through Q3, reflecting strong alignment with funders and measurable community impact. New partnerships were established with Mercy IOP, Mercy 65 Prime+, Esse Health, and Operation Food Search, expanding Provident’s reach and collaborative capacity. Governance also grew stronger with the addition of six new Board members and two new Advisory Council members, bringing … Read More

Provident’s culture of care extends to its employees. In 2025, Provident was named a St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplace for the 8th consecutive year and received the Mental Health America Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health for the third year in a row. Internal data reflected this commitment: 25% of staff received internal promotions, voluntary turnover decreased by 7%, and supervisors participated in bi-monthly training sessions led … Read More

Provident made significant investments in workforce development and service capacity in 2025. Two licensed clinicians were approved as licensure supervisors, allowing Provident to hire and support additional provisionally licensed therapists. Four clinicians completed Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) training, including one clinician who achieved PCIT Within Agency Trainer certification. In total, 15 intern therapists were trained this year. Provident’s Crisis Services continued to set … Read More

Mary Ryder Home reached an important milestone in 2025 with the full implementation of the Intensive Residential Treatment Setting (IRTS) model, strengthening both program outcomes and fiscal stability. Residents also planted a garden and participated in four community field trips, supporting physical wellness, social connection, and critical thinking. Provident expanded billing through provisionally licensed therapists, increasing access to care, and renewed its … Read More

In 2025, Provident continued to strengthen its commitment to older adults and those who care for them. We launched the TeleHelp Caregiver Line, offering emotional support and guidance to caregivers who often experience isolation, stress, and burnout. Across Counseling, Psychiatric Services, TeleHope, and TeleHelp, Provident served nearly 500 older adults, while an additional 5,000 individuals were reached through educational presentations, community outreach, and support … Read More

Provident’s BHIS program is demonstrating success by adding a second school within the Grandview district and a new school in the Ritenour school district. These schools join services already being offered in the University City and Hazelwood districts. There is more good news! We were just awarded funding from the Jefferson County Community Mental Health Fund Board to expand to Crystal … Read More

Team Jakey is a St. Louis nonprofit founded in 2014 after Jake Zeller’s life ended by suicide. His family brings the community together with community events, partnerships, and speaking engagements to end the stigma around mental illness and saves lives. The organization hosted their 12th annual Gentleman Jake Cornhole Tournament in September and raised $50,000 to support Provident and other … Read More

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the life-saving impact of Provident’s Crisis Services in our community. In 2024 (last reported year), our team supported 26,737 individuals an average of 73 people every day, or three people every hour. Clients consistently tell us how much these services matter. Highlights from a recent satisfaction survey include: 4.5 … Read More

Provident has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the RGA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Reinsurance Group of America. RGA has been a steadfast supporter of our mission for more than a decade, and this significant multi-year investment demonstrates their strong belief that the Access Center provides a crucial service to our community. “RGA and RGA Foundation have made incredible … Read More

Access to mental health providers is a major issue in Jefferson County. According to Mercy Hospital Jefferson FY 2025 Needs Assessment, the ratio of residents to mental health providers is 960:1. By comparison, the ratio in Missouri as a whole is 410:1, and the ratio in the US as a whole is 230:1. Additionally, according to the Jefferson County Community … Read More