Local mental-health provider reports higher client volume, improved months after financial plan

Jul 27, 2026

Vicky Mader presented a quarterly report showing client volume up to 516 in the last quarter and described a financial-performance plan that narrowed projected losses; she asked Pratt County to nominate board representatives when a term expires.

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Vicky Mader, identified in the meeting as "Vicky Mader, Verizon's Mental Health Center," told the commission the center served 516 clients in the most recent quarter, up roughly 115 from a year earlier. "We serve 516 in the last 0.25, which is up a little bit from the previous 1," she said, and reported strong client-reported outcomes: about 90% of clients say services are helping them.

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