Burrell Foundation

Burrell Foundation Funding Healthy Communities Brightli Foundation About Us The Brightli Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Brightli, the parent company for Burrell Behavioral Health (and subsidiary Comprehensive Mental Health Services), Preferred Family Healthcare (including Clarity Healthcare), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health, Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services, Adult & Child Health, and Places for People. Our mission is to support the Brightli system to increase access to high quality community-based healthcare across the Midwest through cultivating collaborative funder relationships. We believe that by finding innovative ways to bridge the gap to care created by financial constraints, we can help more people live their brightest lives. Read Our FY2025 Impact Report Brightli and Centerstone Finalize Merger, Set To Close In November Two nonprofit behavioral health providers finalized the merging of their organizations at a ceremonial signing event in Springfield. Executives from Nashville-based Centerstone and Springfield-based Brightli signed a master transaction agreement (MTA) on Sept. 9, formalizing the merger of the two organizations to form the largest nonprofit behavioral health care provider in the United States. The merger is set to close in early November 2025. Read More About The Merger Read More About What This Means For Philanthropy Help us fund healthy communities across the Brightli family! Current & Upcoming Fundraisers October 3, 2025 Places for People's Golf Tournament The 23rd Annual Golf Tournament benefiting Places for People in St. Louis, MO will take place at the Missouri Bluffs Golf Club. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor, ARCO! This tournament includes a hole-in-one opportunity, course games, raffles, a gift for every golfer, and more! Join us for a fun day that also makes an impact! Register & Learn More December 7, 2025 Cause For Carryout This drive-thru event will take place in Springfield, MO to raise money for the greatest needs in the Brightli network. More details coming soon! New Oral Health Grant For Clients with IDD Grant News The Brightli Foundation received a grant for $25,000 from Delta Dental of Missouri to help provide dentures to Firefly clients with developmental disabilities. Learn more “ ” Message From Our Executive Director Let me be the first one to say thank you for the spark of hope you've created. These sparks are preparing us for big blazes to come. In the coming year, the Brightli Foundation will continue to partner to expand opportunities to advance its mission, fill funding gaps, increase access to quality healthcare, and impact more lives.Because investing in people is always an investment well spent. Don't you agree? Together, let's continue funding the future of mental health.