Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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October 28, 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
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. Read Minutes.
9:15 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors - Report from September meeting. Board Minutes
Advocacy Committee –Grassroots Advocacy Network - Sue Lewis -
Mental Health and Aging Coalition - Nancy Trout
Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council – Wes Cole
9:45 a.m. Guest Topic: Cathy Housh - Suicide Prevention - State Legislation Jason Flatts Act
Click here to view Jason Flatt Act History
10:00 a.m. Consideration of proposals for Consensus Recommendations for 2016
Please use this Sample Format to present your issue, problem and recommendation.
Tobacco Cessation Read Draft Paper Proposal
Suicide Prevention - State Legislation Jason Flatts Act
Community Support Medication Program
72 Hour Hold / Emergency Observation and Treatment
10:30 a.m. Legislative Update Amy Campbell
KHA Behavioral Health Task Force
Mental Health Medication Advisory Committee - considering prior authorization requirements, dosage requirements, and other limitations. Posted on website.
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. 28, 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.netT
