Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
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November 19, 2014 Monthly Meeting Valeo Behavioral Health Center, 330 SW Oakley, Topeka, KS
(teleconference access 1-877-278-8686, enter 982797 use codes: *7 mute / *9 unmute)
Meeting room wi-fi: Guest@ccess
9:00 a.m.
Introductions and sign-in sheet David Wiebe, President
Financial Report see report JoLana Pinon, Treasurer
Minutes of the previous meeting. see draft
9:15 a.m. Reports
Advocacy Committee –Grassroots Advocacy Network - Rick Cagan / Sue Lewis
Grassroots Advocates Teleconferences – Nov. 18 6 p.m. or Nov. 19 8 a.m.
Hospital and Home – David Wiebe and Amy Campbell
Medicaid Access Coalition – Amy Campbell
Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council – Wes Cole
GBHSPC Subcommittees
Mental Health and Aging Coalition – Eric Harkness
Children’s Issues –
9:45 a.m. Kancare Oversight Committee report
10:00 a.m. Elections Report
10:10 a.m. KDADS Update - Carla Drescher
The last portion of the meeting is for members only, to vote on consensus recommendations.
10:45 a.m. Consider Consensus Recommendations Proposals:
Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System - Jim Brann
Link to proposed position statement.
Link to powerpoint presentation as amended.
Proposed Legislation draft.
Revisit the SPTP proposal - Link to updated proposal.
New Topics should be introduced today in order to schedule for consideration by the membership.
Please check back for updated attachments and possible amendments.
11:25 a.m. Announcements:
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
2014 KMHC Meetings: 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Jan 22, Feb. 26, Mar. 26, April 23, May 28, June 25, July 23, Aug 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 22,
Nov 19, Dec. 17 Board: 12 noon quarterly the 4th Wednesdays (March 26, July 23, Sept 24, Dec 17)
For more information, contact: Kansas Mental Health Coalition
c/o Amy A. Campbell, Lobbyist
P.O. Box 4103, Topeka, KS 66604
785-969-1617, fax: 785-234-9718, campbell525@sbcglobal.net
David Wiebe, President
5608 Cherokee Circle, Fairway, KS 66205
http://kansasmentalhealthcoalition.onefireplace.com 913-645-6175; dwiebe@kc.rr.com