Provident is thankful for Emerson’s commitment to support our life-changing, life-saving work by making a $50,000 gift to serve youth in the City of St. Louis. The funds will be used to cover their sliding scale fees or co-pays. The gift is expected to impact at least 175 youth over the next 12 months. Emerson has been a gracious donor … Read More
Provident is expanding our reach in Jefferson County through a partnership with Mercy and a new program within the Grandview school district. Our team is now providing in-person and telehealth counseling services at Mercy’s Prime 65+ clinic in Festus. Mental healthcare is free to residents age 55+. This is an important step in our goal of providing services to the … Read More
In early June, Provident hosted a special reception at Mary Ryder Home, where residents welcomed guests with tours of the building and gardens. Residents, staff, and visitors also joined together to create personal flower bouquets. Clinical Supervisor LaWanda Crayton, RN, MSN, shared moving stories that celebrated the strength, resilience, and spirit of the residents and the dedicated Mary Ryder Home … Read More
Provident Behavioral Health is proud to be part of the Disaster Assistance Center at Chaifetz arena. This three-week effort places dozens of community-based agencies in one place to simplify resource assistance for those impacted by the May 16th tornado.
Incoming Provident Board Member and Co-director of the Center for Aging, Brown School Nancy Morrow-Howell and Provident Vice President of Advancement Julie McDowell recently published an article on the Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging’s blog giving insight on the TeleHope program: “Effective, accessible services are available to keep us mentally and physically healthy. Behavioral health services support not only the wellbeing of older adults, … Read More
“You cannot get the full potential of people in your business if people have to hide who they are.” – Allan Joyce, CEO of Qantas Airlines The first Pride celebration in June 1970 marked the anniversary of the uprising at New York’s Stonewall Inn. Much progress has been made for LGBTQ+ rights over the past 54 years, but there are … Read More
As we approach Juneteenth on June 19, Provident honors a pivotal moment in American history: The day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. As a mental health organization, Provident recognizes that true freedom is experienced both physically and mentally. … Read More
Provident’s work supporting the mental health of older adults was recently featured by Washington University’s Center for Aging. The spotlight highlights how Provident provides therapy services to clients ages 55 and older, addressing challenges such as isolation, grief, anxiety, and depression. As the article explains, these services help older adults access care from licensed therapists with experience navigating the unique … Read More
One metric that indicates a program is working is growth, and we’re pleased to say the work of our Behavioral Health Intervention Specialist team has expanded to include four schools: University City Middle School, Hazelwood East High School, Jennings Elementary School, and Grandview Elementary School in Jefferson County. Started in 2023 as a way to provide support to students in … Read More
This month, we are thrilled to honor Cheryl Schroeder for 25 years of service. Over the past quarter-century, she has demonstrated great dedication and remarkable adaptability as she leads the organization in the ever-evolving world of IT. She is a driving force in ensuring our systems and processes remain efficient, compliant, and innovative. Congratulations to Cheryl on this extraordinary career … Read More