Labette Center Announces Care and Compassion Awards Recipients

Labette Center for Mental Health Services (LCMHS) is pleased to announce the recipients from the third annual Care and Compassion Awards, announced in a banquet held on Saturday March 9^th, 2013, at the Parsons VFW, 105 Main Street, Parsons KS.

The Care and Compassion Awards Banquet was an evening centered on recognizing Labette County residents to show their appreciation for those who routinely reach out to individuals in need.  Six individuals who routinely go above and beyond to show care and compassion to others were recognized during the event.

LCMHS received numerous nominations for the Awards, which were independently reviewed and judged prior to the banquet. The recipients of this year’s Awards are:

                      

Back Row (L-R):  Bruce Lindemann, Neil Springer, Larry Steeby
Front Row (L-R):  Emma Vore, Nikkii Rosenstiel, Susan Lynch  

Recipient Descriptions

“Each year that we are able to provide this event, we are reminded of all the wonderful individuals in our community that go above and beyond to show care and compassion to others around them.” LCMHS Executive Director Matthew Atteberry said. “It is an honor for us to be able to recognize them again this year.”

During the evening, Labette Center also recognized employees for years of service with the agency.  Those honored were:  

Susan (Shereen) Ellis, Director of Clinical and Emergency Services - 10 years
Nikkii Rosenstiel, Children's Psychosocial Coordinator(Navigator's) - 10 years 
Trinette Vance, Adult Case Management - 10 years
Virginia Standley, Parent Support - 15 years
Sandra Dickerson, Director of Business & Financial Services - 20 years
 

Recognized Board Members for years of services were:

 
Nancy Boegel - 20 years
Tommey McLarty - 30 years
Kirk Wyckoff - 35 years 

Nominees (Alphebetical Order) 

Jonna Gabbert

Christina Gilliland

Pete & Mary Hughes

Barry Johnson

Delphia Jones

Greg Jones

Bruce Lindamann

Susan Lynch

Nikkii Rosenstiel

Cendie Shelton

Neil Springer

Larry Steeby

Emma Vore

  

Labette Center for Mental Health Services provides a full range of mental health and substance abuse services to clients of all ages, and works closely with local agencies to provide the best care possible. The professionals at LCMHS work tirelessly 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.

For additional information on recipients or CCAB events, contact:

Monica M. Simpson - Public Relations/Marketing
Labette Center for Mental Health Services, Inc.
PO. Box 258
1730 Belmont
Parsons, KS 67357
Office: 620-421-3770
Voicemail:  620-423-0177
Email: monica@lcmhs.com
www.lcmhs.com