Labette Center for Mental Health Services, Inc., (LCMHS) is a licensed community mental health center (CMHC) and a certified community behavioral health center (CCBHC)serving Labette County Kansas.
OUR CENTER
Labette Center opened in 1979 with a three-person staff. As demand for services has grown, the Center has added programs and staff to meet the needs of Labette County citizens. Mission: To create hope and opportunities for life change by providing education, support, consultation, and therapeutic behavioral health services to the people and communities of Labette County. Vision: To provide the highest quality of comprehensive services to empower the people and communities of Labette County. We envision fulfilling and meaningful lives for those we serve.
Labette Center 2025 CCBHC Needs Assessment
As a Kansas Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), Labette Center for Mental Health Services, Inc. (LCMHS) conducted a Behavioral Health Needs Assessment in October of 2022 to guide strategic planning for improved mental health and substance use outcomes. For ongoing improvement and planning, the assessment was repeated in September and October 2025.
Stakeholder input was collected to identify key strengths and areas for improvement. The data review began with a population overview of Labette County, including a comparison of local demographics to those of the State of Kansas. Additional indicators examined included employment, education, mental health, and youth substance use. These population characteristics provided important context for interpreting stakeholder feedback. Three online surveys were administered: a Client Perception of Care Survey, which assessed current client satisfaction with LCMHS services; a Community Survey, which gathered perspectives on service access, availability, and community concerns; and a Staff Outpatient Unmet Needs Survey, which offered detailed insights into system operations and service capacity. Qualitative data from an online focus group of stakeholders (e.g., school administrators, hospital staff, community partners) as well as interviews from ten clients (current, former, or guardians) were also included in the assessment.
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