Provident

10/14/2026

We are so grateful.

Thank you to Team Jakey and the Zeller family for donating proceeds from their 13th annual Team Jakey Fest to Provident.

Held in Florissant, the event brought the community together for a co****le tournament, live music, great food, and a raffle and silent auction, all in the name of ending the stigma around mental health.

For a decade, the Zeller family has turned grief into action. We are honored to be part of that mission.

Learn more about their work: teamjakey.org

10/12/2026

The 2026 United Way Community Campaign is underway, and Provident is proud to be part of it.

As a United Way of Greater St. Louis partner agency, we see every day what's possible when a community decides to show up for each other.

Every gift makes a difference. Every hour of service matters.

Join us.

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day.

And while we believe every day should be a day for mental health, today is a good reminder to check in.

On yourself. On a friend. On a loved one who's been quiet lately.

If you're ready to talk to someone, we're here.

Call 988 or visit us online for resources to help: providentstl.org

10/08/2026

What happens after a crisis call ends?

For too long, the answer was: you're on your own.

Provident is changing that with LINK: Listening. Intervention. Navigation. Kindness.

LINK is a new program, funded by a three-year grant, that provides structured, long-term follow-up to people across Missouri after an immediate behavioral health crisis. Our team stays connected, helping clients navigate services, engage in treatment, and reduce the risk of another crisis.

LINK was made possible through a partnership with Mercy Behavioral Health - St. Louis, Hyland Behavioral Health Center and Barry County Emergency Svcs E911.

Because what happens after the call matters just as much as the call itself.

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10/06/2026

Not every call is a crisis. Sometimes you just need someone to talk to.

TeleHelp is Provident's free hotline, available to anyone in the St. Louis area who needs to talk and feel a little less alone. No emergency required. No referral needed.

Call us at 314-446-5152 if you need to talk.

09/30/2026

Webster Groves Police just became the first department in Missouri to launch Peer Connect, an app giving officers private access to peer support and mental health resources.

Provident's Director of Crisis Services, Jai Wilson, spoke with KSDK News about why this matters. First responders face unique trauma, and having a safe, private way to ask for help can be life-saving.

If you or someone you know needs support, first responder or not, we're here.

Call or text 988. We answer.

Webster Groves is the first department in the state to use Peer Connect, helping officers seek support privately after critical incidents.

09/29/2026

"You don't have to be positive all the time. It's perfectly okay to feel sad, angry, annoyed, frustrated, scared, or anxious. Having feelings doesn't make you a negative person. It makes you human."
— Lori Deschene

Whatever you're carrying, we're here.

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09/27/2026

Your gift matters more than you know! When you give to United Way of Greater St. Louis, you’re helping support more than 150 local nonprofits, including organizations like ours, that provide essential services and resources to neighbors across our region.

the organizations that help people overcome everyday challenges, strengthen families, and build a more resilient community.

Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. by making your gift today. Visit helpingpeople.org to donate, volunteer, or get involved.

09/25/2026

Nearly 13,000 people in Missouri call the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline every month.

Every one of those calls deserves an answer.

This week, Provident's Director of Crisis Services, Jai Wilson, joined KMOX News' Michael Calhoun on Total Information AM to talk about Provident's role as Missouri's statewide backup crisis center and what it means to make sure no one in crisis goes unanswered.

Listen to the full interview here: https://www.audacy.com/kmox/podcasts/0eae2c711c4a1eac5bfc1431c3cb3252/episodes/september_is_su***de_preventio-8671780

If you or someone you know needs support right now: call or text 988.

September marks Su***de Prevention Month, and in Missouri, the 988 crisis lifeline is fielding nearly 13-thousand calls every month. Provident Behavioral Health in St. Louis serves as the statewide backup center, catching overflow calls so no one in an emergency goes unanswered. KMOX's Michael Calho...

09/22/2026

For a lot of kids, school isn't just where they learn.

It's where they spend most of their time, where their friends are, and, sometimes, where they start to grow more and more anxious each day.

Provident's school-based counselors are there for all of it. You can find us in districts across St. Louis and Jefferson County all year long.

No cost for St. Louis County youth.

providentstl.org/counseling/school-based-counseling