Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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August 26, 2015 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 Susan Crain Lewis, Vice President
KMHC next steps after the death of our president, David Wiebe. His service was greatly appreciated and he will be missed.
Financial Report Andy Brown, Treasurer
Please renew your membership at KMHC website - the site will generate an invoice to pay by check. Contact Amy if you have questions.
Minutes of the previous meeting. (Note: Amy's primary laptop failed last week, the availability of minutes will depend on what can be recovered.)
9:15 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors - July meeting
Advocacy Committee –Grassroots Advocacy Network - Sue Lewis -
Mental Health and Aging Coalition - Nancy Trout
Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council – Jane Adams
9:45 a.m. Prevention and Mental Health - Information shared by Corinna West, Wellness Wordworks
10:00 a.m. Guest Topic: KDADS Adult Continuum of Care Report - Doug Wallace, KDADS
View the Report.
10:30 a.m. Legislative Update Amy Campbell
- KanCare Oversight Committee Report - Friday, August 21
- Kansas Hospital Association – new Behavioral Health Task Force – meets today
- KDHE Mental Health Medication Advisory Committee - First meeting September 1: 10 am - 12 noon
11:00 a.m. KDADS Update - KDADS Behavioral Health - Ted Jester, KDADS
11:25 a.m. Announcements
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
2015 KMHC Meetings: 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Jan 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 25, April 22, May 27, June 24, July 22, Aug 26, Sept. 23, Oct. 21, Nov 18, Dec. 16 Board Meetings: 12 noon quarterly the 4th Wednesdays (March 25, July 22, Sept. 23, Dec. 16)
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: 785-271-8143 campbell525@sbcglobal.net
