Adam Fournie is an analyst with Edward Jones and a member of Provident’s Board of Directors. We’re thankful for the time and talent he shares with us, and were excited to learn more about him. What talent would you most like to have? An amazing singing voice (for karaoke purposes). What is the last book you read? The Last Children … Read More
Partner Highlight: St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund
St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund has been a great partner of Provident for more than a decade, allowing us to provide exceptional services to children in our area at an affordable cost. We are proud and honored to share their thoughts on the work we do together. What makes CSF and Provident good partners? Part of the St. Louis … Read More
Bigger and Better South County Office
Provident’s South County office recently moved into a new 4,593 square food space, which includes 10 therapy offices. The larger location has room for additional staff. The move was completed so that the South County team can serve more clients in a more comfortable setting. “We’re most proud of our new waiting room, which allows for parents to comfortably sit and … Read More
Helpful Information for Parents and Students
Provident’s Alexander Davis was recently interviewed by both KSDK and KMOX about reducing anxiety for kids as they headed back into the classroom following the first year of the pandemic. “Keep those lines of communication open. Kids can adapt pretty well,” said Davis. Click here to see his KSDK segment.
Access Center Welcomes New Cohort, Expands
Access Center | Provident Behavioral Health (providentstl.org) recently welcomed a new cohort of six students, who began providing services the last week of August. This is the largest cohort to date for the program, which launched in 2019 with two students. “Several of our students are coming to Provident with experience in crisis management and with caring for underrepresented populations,” … Read More
Back to School with Afterschool
Congratulations to our Afterschool team, which successfully re-entered school buildings after completing training that prepared them to give new focus to behavioral health. “We have a new curriculum that embeds social emotional lessons into our day,” said Gail Sharpe, Director of Youth Programs. Afterschool currently has 25 staff members at 11 schools. The program expanded to Hamilton Elementary in the … Read More
September is Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness for people who may be personally struggling or those who are looking for ways to help. In addition to shifting public perception, behavioral health providers use this month to spread hope and vital information to people affected by suicide. Provident’s goal is to ensure that individuals, friends and … Read More
The Right Man in the Right Place at the Right Time
Detective Mike Cantillon Saves a Life with Suicide Prevention Tools It was a summer evening and Detective Mike Cantillon had accepted an overtime assignment patrolling wetlands in St. Charles County so they could remain a safe haven for endangered birds. He wasn’t expecting to get a call on the radio for a suicidal person who planned to jump from a … Read More
Provident Begins Services at Rung
Rung for Women recently held kickoff celebrations for the 120 women chosen to be part of their inaugural cohort. Provident is proud to be among the co-designers of this innovative center, which empowers women to grow and achieve sustained independence through educational, professional, and economic resources. “We have begun providing behavioral health services at the Rung campus and look forward … Read More
Provident Receives Grant from Vibrant Health
Provident Behavioral Health is pleased to announce it has received the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s 988 State Planning Grant through the Missouri Department of Mental Health and Vibrant Emotional Health, the nonprofit administrator of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline). Through the grant, Provident will participate in the development of strategic plans for Missouri in preparation for the projected infrastructure … Read More