Some people fear depression could be more life-threatening than any virus. People like Tyler Kasch are speaking out about it, talking online about the things most people hide. Kasch is documenting his depression on a Youtube series called ‘Moving Forward, Not Moving On.’ Click here to view the full story.
Your Mental Health Needs Attention During The Pandemic, Too — Here’s What You Can Do
The stay-at-home orders in place in our region are set to expire by the end of the month, but it’s likely they will be extended, as the coronavirus continues to spread. Even after the strictest measures lift, social distancing guidelines will continue to keep infections from flaring back up. These measures help combat the spread of the coronavirus, but they … Read More
We are here to help you
April 14, 2020 Provident Behavioral Health cares about you and your mental well-being. We recognize the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our lives in ways we could not have imagined even two months ago. We also understand that talking about things like “social distancing” and “quarantining” is one thing, and practicing them is quite another. The impact of these social limitations … Read More
A Few Seconds of Serenity
Instead of focusing on what we’re missing right now, Provident challenges you to take a look at what we DO have to enjoy. Spring is blooming, we’re able to remotely connect with friends and family more easily than any time in human history, and we’ve been given an unprecedented opportunity to slow down and focus on what really matters … Read More
Mary Ryder Home COVID-19 Policies
This unprecedented time of response to COVID-19 may have sparked questions with friends and families about how we’re working to maintain the safety of the ladies who live at Mary Ryder Home. We want you to know, first and foremost, that the health of our seniors is our number one priority. Right now, our main focus is prevention. We are … Read More
Our Response to COVID-19
This unprecedented time of response to COVID-19 has left many of you wondering if there will be interruptions in your access to Provident’s behavioral health services. We want you to know, first and foremost, that we are thinking about you. There is no higher priority than the safety and wellbeing of our clients, our team, and every person who walks … Read More
Provident Announces New YP Board Leaders
Provident is excited to welcome our new YP Board officers, who will lead the group in their work to raise funds and promote our organization to the next generation of community leaders. Pictured left to right: Anne Elliott Edward Jones Fundraising Co-Chair Taylor Layton AB-InBev Board Development Chair Anne Milne Washington University Brown School Advocacy Chair James Mueller Midwest Regional … Read More
A Lovely Gesture of Care at Mary Ryder Home
Provident Behavioral Health and Mary Ryder Home continue to learn interesting things about each other as we coalesce as a stronger, unified team. One great story: we spied a manicure station during a recent visit to the home and learned that doing the ladies’ nails is not just an act of personal care. It allows the residents to feel relaxed … Read More
2020 Gala Breaks Records
Record-setting attendance and fundraising helped the 2020 Spirit of Provident Gala become our most successful event ever! The more than 520 people who joined us at the Ritz-Carlton St. Louis on February 8 gave over $450,000 to support our work. We honored past board president Larry Thomas with the Spirit of Provident Award, members of the Mary Ryder Home choir performed, and … Read More
Meet the Team: Christine Reynolds
Christine Reynolds, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric care, has joined Provident Behavioral Health as part of our Psychiatric Services team. Christine has worked with some of the top mental health providers in the region and chose to bring her talents to Provident so she can serve people of all ages, no … Read More