KMOX’s Michael Calhoun interviewed Provident’s Director of Crisis Services Jai Wilson about suicide prevention and the success of the 988 crisis line in September. Wilson shared resources, insights, and thoughts on the success of the crisis line. Calhoun also asked Wilson about the toll answering the call takes on crisis workers. “That’s one of the things we talk about constantly … Read More
Mark your calendar for the 2027 Spirit of Provident Gala, a night we gather our closest supporters to celebrate the many ways we all work together to help people in our community. This signature fundraising event will be hosted by Honorary Chairs Hank Webber and Christine Jacobs, and our Spirit of Provident Honoree is Edward Jones. Don’t miss your opportunity … Read More
Provident is expanding the ways we can support people experiencing a behavioral health crisis through LINK: Listening. Intervention. Navigation. Kindness. Funded by a three-year federal grant, the new program will allow our team to provide more structured, long-term follow-up to individuals across Missouri after an immediate crisis. We are especially excited about the partnership this creates between Provident and Mercy … Read More
On Saturday, February 6, 2027, Provident Behavioral Health is hosting the annual Spirit of Provident Gala at the Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta Hotel. We hope you will join us in raising funds that provide critical resources for behavioral health services for individuals, families, children, and older adults throughout our region.
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
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.
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.
The Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health is the nation’s top recognition for U.S. employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces. Led by Mental Health America, the Bell Seal’s holistic evaluation of employer practices considers the entire employee experience. Provident has receivedthe Gold Bell Seal for the fourth year in a row.
Team Jakey is a St. Louis foundation that was created to honor Jake Zeller by his family after losing him to suicide. They have raised more than $500,000 for suicide prevention over the past decade and have generously given to Provident. Sam Zeller presented a compelling testimonial at the Spirit of Provident Gala, challenging guests by stating “…We all need … Read More
Provident is making it easier for people to access the care they need by expanding our Psychiatric Services coverage into our Creve Coeur offices. Thank you to PMHNPs Kelley Cassens and Tanja Johnson for stepping up for the community. Says Kelley: ““I chose this profession because when I was first starting out in healthcare over 10 years ago, I was … Read More