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

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

We’re excited to share that Provident Behavioral Health had a strong presence at Dear Evan Hansen during its run at The Muny from July 28 to August 3. Our team members were there every night, engaging with the audience and raising awareness about the critical conversation surrounding mental illness and suicide prevention. We had a table at Kooyumjian Plaza (upper … Read More

Our Behavioral Health Outreach team made a significant impact across St. Louis by providing essential mental health education to diverse community groups through 2025. Through 2025, they assisted at the Disaster Assistance Center, tabled numerous events, and delivered presentations to youth groups, faith organizations, and local institutions like Mary Ryder Home, covering topics such as suicide prevention, coping with grief, … Read More

Provident’s Crisis Services department has been answering crisis hotline calls for decades and this week marks the third anniversary of 988. The growth of the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the broader crisis care system has been a remarkable success—made possible by the dedication of partnerships across the country. In just three years, the national line has responded to 15 million contacts. Each … Read More