It’s an exciting new chapter for leadership at Provident as Shelby Zurick-Beasley joins our executive team as Senior Director of Programs, now leading the organization’s largest departments. The process for her selection included extensive meetings with clinical staff to understand their vision for leadership, as well as a rigorous interview process. “It was clear from the very start that Shelby … Read More
Provident is thrilled to announce Alexandrea Ward’s promotion to Clinical Supervisor – School-Based Behavioral Health. Since joining Provident in 2022, Alexandrea has provided individual and family therapy with a trauma-informed approach, making a meaningful impact on clients. In her new role, Alexandrea will oversee Behavioral Support Intervention Specialists in partner school districts, ensuring students, families, and staff receive critical mental … Read More
Provident is excited to announce Alexander Davis’s promotion to Psychiatric Services Supervisor. In this role, Alex will oversee the Psychiatric Services department, providing supervision and consultation to Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners and support staff, while also maintaining a caseload of clients. Alex first joined Provident as a student supporting clients with urgent behavioral health needs in the Access Center, … Read More
We are excited to welcome LaWanda Crayton, RN, BSN, MSN, to the Mary Ryder Home leadership team as Clinical Supervisor for the IRTS Program. With her extensive nursing background and dedication to resident care, LaWanda brings invaluable expertise and compassion to her new role. “LaWanda is an achiever and inspires her co-workers to do the same,” said Kevin Drollinger. “She … Read More
A huge THANK YOU to the over 500 guests – our generous sponsors, volunteers, friends, and staff – who joined us at The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta on February 8 to celebrate the 10th Annual Spirit of Provident Gala! Your support matters and makes a measurable difference in the lives of those we serve. Click below to watch our gala … Read More
Provident Behavioral Health recently received a $40,000 grant from RGA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA), to support its Access Center in downtown St. Louis. This one-year grant will help Provident continue its mission of providing timely and accessible behavioral health services to individuals and families in need. RGA has supported Provident’s work in the … Read More
According to the 2024 American Psychiatric Association poll, nearly three out of every four adults you encounter in the U.S. is experiencing anxiety about the upcoming election. This number is jarring. Election anxiety doesn’t just impact the individual; such widespread turmoil can ripple through daily life, fueling tension in workplaces, straining relationships at home, and weakening the sense of connection … Read More
Provident is excited to announce a generous $50,000 grant from Emerson to support our youth therapy and medication management/psychiatric services in St. Louis City. In 2023, Provident provided nearly 1,000 critical service interactions for local youth, including family therapy, mental health assessments, and Telehealth services. This grant from Emerson will help ensure continued access to these vital mental health resources, … Read More
Provident’s Psychiatric Services department is growing, demonstrating the importance of and demand for on-staff psychiatric nurse practitioners as part of our services. This month, we added Kelley Cassens, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC as our fifth nurse practitioner on staff, increasing our team’s capacity to offer psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Welcome to the team, Kelley!
A special congratulations to board member Erick Messias, MD, MPH, PhD, for spearheading the launch of the new Behavioral Health Urgent Care and Long-Acting Injection Clinic at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. This marks a significant step forward in strengthening our region’s safety net of services. Dr. Messias, who serves as Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral … Read More