Thank you to Provident Young Professionals board members Jenna Neal and Michael Neal for hosting a great Giving Club event at Brew Hub Taproom in support of our mission. Said one attendee: “I struggled with depression and I knew I was still loved and that gave me hope. The hope I had carried me through my life. Some people don’t … Read More
YP Board Hosts Most Successful Rooster Crawl Yet
Thank you to Provident’s Young Professionals Board for hosting their third Rooster Crawl in Soulard on June 9. The event brought together board members and those passionate about mental health to raise funds and awareness for Provident’s mission. The annual bar crawl throughout popular Soulard spots had it’s most successful year yet. In all, they have raised enough over the … Read More
Life Crisis Center Call Volume Increases by 50%, Staff Provides Tips and Support
Following the deaths of celebrity figures Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, the Alexander Barker Permutt Crisis Center saw a 50% spike in calls from people in distress. People in Missouri and throughout the world who were hurting got the help they needed by picking up their phones and calling Provident’s lifeline. In response to these tragic deaths, Provident leadership team … Read More
Provident Named Best Place to Work
Provident was selected as one of the St. Louis Post Dispatch’s 2018 Top Workplaces! Businesses, nonprofits, and organizations are chosen based on the results of anonymous employee surveys. This award puts us in excellent company with workplaces throughout the region that focus on employee wellness and satisfaction. We are proud that Provident has been recognized for the way it cares … Read More
Provident Receives Grant to Provide Counseling Services in Jefferson County
Provident recently received a major grant from the Jefferson Foundation to provide counseling services in partnership with the Jefferson County Health Department. The office-based counseling services for adults will be co-located with Jefferson County Health Department clinics. The partnership will provide a “one-stop shop” for the health needs of residents. Congratulations to our counseling team on their expanded service area … Read More
Spirit of Provident Gala Exceeds Goals, Raises Awareness
Thanks to all who made the 2018 Spirit of Provident Gala was a wonderful success! This year we whittled expenses through great volunteer assistance, welcomed 20% more guests than in 2017, and exceeded our fundraising goal by more than $50,000. This was possible because of the generosity of our friends – board, staff, community – who came together to support … Read More
Kevin Drollinger and Jane Smith Testify for SB 846
Provident CEO Kevin Drollinger and Director of Life Crisis Services Jane Smith testified before the Missouri Senate on February 14 to help promote the passage of SB 846. The bill would require suicide prevention training for all mental health professionals in Missouri. Provident currently receives many calls each year from people within the industry seeking advice on how to deal … Read More
Afterschool Program Celebrates Black History Month, Presents Hidden Figures Awards
Provident’s Afterschool program celebrated Black History Month with great programming and community outreach! Our team partnered with ARCHS, Hopewell Center, SLPS, and Children’s Division to present the first-ever Hidden Figures Awards, which honored community supporters who may not spend much time in the spotlight. The event was held on February 21 at Ashland Elementary and honored nine community advocates: Tony … Read More
Updated, Expanded Crisis Center Opens at Provident
February 23 was a big day at Provident as we celebrated the remodeled, expanded Alexander Barker Permutt Crisis Center. This new space within Provident’s downtown St. Louis office allows for an increased number of trained volunteers who can answer the call all day, every day from anyone who is in crisis. The ribbon cutting event, hosted by KMOX’s Tom Ackerman, … Read More