Since its inception in 1979, LiveWell Northwest Kansas (known formerly as Northwest Kansas Council on Substance Abuse) has focused primarily on prevention and education. But, as the demands and needs of the community have evolved over the years, so has the organization's missions, objectives and goals. From a narrow prevention focus to a broadened vision and geography, LiveWell has added holistic health and a higher quality of services and programs to a larger service area that includes not only Thomas County, but all of Northwest Kansas.