The Be Well Bulletin is intended to share with you, our friends,
some of the important things Provident is seeing, doing, and learning.
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A note from Kevin Drollinger,
Executive Director
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From gaps in care to increasing rates of mental health issues, there are always challenging statistics around behavioral health. But here's some good news for you:
The 988 suicide prevention lifeline is set to go live in just a few weeks, and our region is working vigorously to answer the call.
Provident was pleased to be named the sole backup crisis center covering the State of Missouri and one of 12 national backup centers based on our strong track record and the fact that our team has a reputation as an excellent and data-driven partner. We're joined locally by BHR, who was also named a national backup center.
That means our region is home to two national centers. It means that among real competition to get this contract, Provident and one of our fellow mental health providers were selected to step up for our community and beyond. It means that our region will have a real influence on behavioral health in the US.
It's a great compliment to our crisis system in St. Louis and to our agency. Provident has doubled in size over the past six years because of the incredible work done by all of our departments.
We're excited to keep the momentum going for our clients, for our agency, and for the St. Louis region!
Kevin
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Board Chair Lawlor
on KTRS
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Thank you to Provident Board Chair Dr. Edward Lawlor for representing us on KTRS's Jennifer & Wendy Show. Dr. Lawlor was interviewed about the state of behavioral healthcare in our region as part of Mental Health Awareness month.
Deaths of despair – which are attributed to suicide, alcohol and substance use – are up dramatically across the country," said Dr. Lawlor. "Locally, ER visits for mental health services have increased. The increases in our waiting lists are up dramatically over the past year."
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Provident Named
National, State Backup Centers
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Provident's Life Crisis Services team was recently awarded a $1,300,000 contract to act as a National Backup Center for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and an additional contract to act as the sole Backup Center for Missouri. The agency has hired nearly 40 new Crisis Intervention Specialists to handle the increased call volume.
The team answered 61,181 calls in 2021, which equates to life-saving service for 168 people per day (almost seven per hour.) Click here to read the full press release.
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Clinical Team Makes Videos for YouTube |
Provident's therapists are releasing videos via the agency's YouTube channel to share helpful behavioral health information as well as connect with people who are looking for their services. The videos are on Provident's YouTube channel and embedded on each clinician's profile.
"The pages on our website that profile clinicians are consistently our most-visited," said Director of Clinical Services Lindsay Jeffries. "We are using these digital tools to give people the information they need to make informed decisions about their own behavioral health."
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Kimberly Brown, MPAA,
is New MRH Admin
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Provident Behavioral Health is pleased to announce that Kimberley Brown, MPPA, has been named the new Administrator of the Mary Ryder Home. Her responsibilities include the administration and regulatory oversight of the facility. She leads a staff of 35, including skilled nurses, care staff, and an administrative team.
Brown holds a Master of Public Policy Administration (MPPA) from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where she also earned a Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership. She is a practicing Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) and a Certified Dementia Practitioner.
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Expert Insight: Tips for Burnout, KMOX Interview |
Brianna Massie, Associate Director of Counseling, was recently interviewed by Town & Style about the effects of burnout at work.
Massie said to look for signs that someone "feels no connection to the bigger picture of his or her job," then shared tips for overcoming challenges.
Massey was also interviewed on KMOX as part of their Voice of Caring partnership to discuss Mental Health Month. She talked about why people are reaching out more frequently now for help, how Provident helps all ages, and crisis services.
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Afterschool Program Gets a Visit from a Senator |
Missouri State Senator Brian Williams recently visited Provident's Afterschool program at Fairview Elementary. He talked to students about his job, did a Q&A, and set up a mock voting booth for some hands-on learning.
The visit was inspirational and educational. Provident appreciates having a leader like Sen. Williams share his time!
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Latest News
AI and Behavioral Health
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CBS We're paying close attention to how AI (artificial intelligence) is being integrated into behavioral healthcare. Some experts welcome the advances while others caution that the technology is far from being ready to implement widely.
Here are a few of the articles we've been reading:
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Each day, you’ll be surrounded by dedicated, committed people focused on a common goal of making a difference by helping others lead healthier, richer lives.
We take our jobs seriously, treat each other with respect and integrity, and learn and grow in our careers. These are just some of the reasons why Provident has been named a Top Workplace by the St. Louis Post Dispatch for four consecutive years!
Current openings include therapists, crisis intervention specialists, youth support workers, nurse assistant, dietary aide, and office administrator.
Click here to view a full listing of available job opportunities with Provident Inc./Mary Ryder Home.
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Our Mission
Building brighter futures through exceptional behavioral health services, especially for those with the greatest need.
Our Vision
Mentally healthy communities through
quality behavioral health services accessible to all.
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