Labette Center for Mental Health Services

04/08/2026

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Email from Labette Center for Mental Health Services, Inc. April 2026 Volume 15 | Issue 4 April Is April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about how alcohol

04/02/2026

April is —a time to raise awareness of alcohol misuse. Labette Center offers a wide variety of Substance Use service, including support for dealing with issues with alcohol. If you or someone you know is struggling with issues involving alcohol, contact our office today to find out more about starting your journey to wellness. 620-421-3770 or 800-303-3770 or visit our website at www.lcmhs.com.

04/01/2026

Join us in celebrating anniversaries! Thank you to all of these amazing staff members for all you do for Labette Center and those we serve in our community!

03/31/2026

Labette Center would like to welcome Allyssa Jocoy to the team! Allyssa began working at Labette Center on March 23rd as a case manager in the children’s services department and as part of the mobile crisis team. Allyssa holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is currently working towards a master’s in counseling. Allyssa enjoys spending time with her children and coaching futsal (a soccer-based game played on a hardcourt, usually indoors) and flag football. She also enjoys painting and sculpting. Welcome to Labette Center Allyssa!

03/30/2026

Happy Doctor's Day! Today we celebrate our amazing doctors and thank them for all the amazing work they do with the individuals we serve!

03/27/2026

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month!
Did you know that in Kansas there is a program to help individuals who may be dealing with problem gambling? Kansas offers ALL Kansas residents confidential treatment at no out-of-pocket cost to you. Treatment is available for individuals who may be dealing with problem gambling. If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, call 1-800-GAMBLER to be connected with providers and resources to get the help that is needed.
Labette Center has problem gambling providers on staff and ready to provide the services needed to begin the journey to wellness for those dealing with problem gambling.

03/25/2026

Congratulations to Monica Simpson, MHFA Trainer, on receiving a Top Instructor Certificate for teaching the most Mental Health First Aiders in the State of Kansas!

03/19/2026

Melanie Chappel, Care Coordinator, is at the Edna Crosstimbers Food Pantry until 6pm! Visit their page for more information about accessing the food pantry and stop by to see Melanie!

03/18/2026

Melanie Chappel, Care Coordinator, is set up at the Chetopa Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry today for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) from 1pm-3pm. Individuals must bring an ID and proof of address for assistance.

03/17/2026

03/13/2026

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month!

Did you know that in Kansas there is a program to help individuals who may be dealing with problem gambling? Kansas offers ALL Kansas residents confidential treatment at no out-of-pocket cost to you. Treatment is available for individuals who may be dealing with problem gambling. If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, call 1-800-GAMBLER to be connected with providers and resources to get the help that is needed.

Labette Center has problem gambling providers on staff and ready to provide the services needed to begin the journey to wellness for those dealing with problem gambling.

03/12/2026

Kansas Selected as Core State for U.S. Department of Labor’s NEON Initiative to Expand Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions

KDADS Secretary Laura Howard announced today that Kansas has been selected as one of seven core states for fiscal year 2026 in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network (NEON) initiative.

This selection provides Kansas with 550 technical service hours from subject-matter experts, delivering intensive policy technical assistance and ongoing mentoring to support strategic efforts to increase employment opportunities for individuals with mental health conditions.

Full story: https://www.kdads.ks.gov/Home/Components/News/News/82/316