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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, 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 Grant For Nature Therapy Program

News

The Brightli Foundation received a grant for $10,000 from the Community Foundation of the Ozark’s Everyone Outdoors Grant programs to help expand Brightli’s nature therapy program in southwest Missouri. 

Message From Our Executive Director

We wouldn't be ready for this next step in our journey without you - our community, and our corporate, individual, and employee champions. Your recognition of the importance of normalizing brain health conversations - in our workplaces, schools, and communities - is truly humbling.