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.
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!
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
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.
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.