Jai Wilson, Associate Director of Crisis Services was featured in this KMOV TV segment earlier this month about the significant year-over-year increase in 988 crisis lifeline calls. “Sometimes we think we have to solve their problems, but most callers recognize our job isn’t to solve their problems,” Wilson said. “We’re here to be a sounding board to normalize what they’re … Read More
$950 Grant Adds Toys as Tools for Behavioral Health Intervention Specialists in Schools
Our Behavioral Health Intervention program is now embedded in the Hazelwood and University City school districts, expanding our reach to provide vital support. In a generous show of support, the St. Louis Christmas Carols Association donated $950 to equip our intervention specialists with essential tools, including LEGOs and other play therapy materials (pictured). These materials are also supporting four clinicians … Read More
Provident Behavioral Health Expands Community Outreach: Bridging Faith and Mental Health Support
Meet Emma Bacila, Provident’s Behavioral Outreach Specialist who is focused on expanding mental health conversations into new spaces. Q: What are some of the new ways Provident is reaching out to St. Louis-area communities? What initiated this effort? A: Provident is connecting with religious leaders and congregants through email campaigns and phone calls plus participating in events and presentations. We’re … Read More
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Names Provident A 2024 Top Workplace
We’re honored to be named a Top Workplace again this year by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Top Workplaces are named based solely on employee feedback. The anonymous survey collects and measures employee perception towards pay and benefits, direction, leadership and appreciation (among other categories). “We’re committed to work/life balance and intentionally support a workplace where employees can thrive professionally and … Read More
One Year Strong With Care and Counseling
It’s been one year since Care and Counseling joined Provident Behavioral Health. When Provident began talking with Care and Counseling, we knew it was an agency that cared for the St. Louis community for over fifty years. And we knew that we wanted to preserve its historic legacy and honor the past leaders and supporters of its mission. Over the past 12 months, … Read More
Celebrating Inclusivity at Pride Fest 2024
We’re proud to have celebrated with St. Louis at the St. Louis Pride Fest! Our team was on hand to pass out fun swag (Hello pro-noun badges and Lifesavers candies) and share resources. Participating in Pride Fest is important for Provident because it aligns with our commitment to inclusivity and support for all individuals, regardless of their background or … Read More
Keeping PACE with Older Adults
Provident’s services for older adults are expanding through a partnership with Lutheran Senior Services (LSS). We now offer on-site mental health services to participants in LSS’s PACE Program, a community-based day center designed to support older adults in maintaining their independence. Clinicians now visit the LSS PACE Program day center once a week. “Many older adults face loneliness, feelings of … Read More
Expanding Behavioral Health Intervention Specialists in Schools
Provident is excited to announce the expansion of our Behavioral Health Intervention program into more schools! Following the early successes at Brittany Woods Middle School in University City, we plan to have specialists embedded in at least two more schools as early as this upcoming school year: Fairview Elementary in the Jennings School District and Hazelwood East High School. These … Read More
$1.6 million gift from United Way of Greater St. Louis
Provident was thankful to receive an incredible $1.6 million gift from United Way of Greater St. Louis. Their generosity demonstrates their commitment to our mission and confidence in our ability to build brighter futures through exceptional behavioral health services, especially for those with the greatest need.
TeleHope Expansion Brings Help and Care to Older Adults Throughout the Metro Region
Based on a successful launch in the City of St. Louis, Provident’s TeleHope program is expanding into St. Louis County as well as Jefferson and Reynolds Counties. This program addresses the epidemic of loneliness for older adults. One of the many benefits of this this program is the personal connection it offers with a low barrier to care – not … Read More