Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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January 24, 2018 Monthly Meeting
Valeo Behavioral Health Center, basement conference room, 330 SW Oakley, Topeka, KS
Teleconference access 1-515-739-1285, enter 567518
Meeting room wi-fi: Guest@ccess
Introductions and sign-in sheet Eric Harkness, Vice President
Minutes of the previous meeting. Read Minutes
9:15 a.m. Reports
KanCare 2.0 Public Comment Period - Sean Gatewood, KanCare Advocates Network
Board of Directors – Board met in December.
Advocacy Committee –Grassroots Advocacy Network - Heather Elliott
Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council – Wes Cole
Mental Health Medication Advisory Committee – February 13, 2018
Link: http://www.kdheks.gov/hcf/pharmacy/mhmac_meeting_materials.htm
Big Tent Coalition - Jane Rhys and Mike Burgess
Financial Report and 2018 Budget - Treasurer
10:00 a.m. KDADS Report – Andy Brown, Director of Prevention – Prevention programs and tobacco cessation
10:30 a.m. Sedgwick County Proposal for integrated crisis services for primary care, mental health and addictions – Robyn Chadwick, LSCSW, VP Operations Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
10:50 a.m. Lobbyist Report - Kansas Legislature
Representative Elizabeth Bishop - New legislation for Suspension of Medicaid Benefits vs. Revocation
SB 195 - Suspension of Medicaid Benefits for Incarcerated Individuals Link to testimony
Mental Health Task Force Report Link to Report
Mental Health Task Force Overview for Appropriations January 24 2018.pdf
Legislation of Interest
11:00 a.m. Consensus Recommendations Review and Discussion
11:25 a.m. Announcements
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
2018 Schedule:
Mental Health Advocacy Day: March 13, 2018
2018 KMHC Meetings: 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Jan 24, Feb. 28, Mar. 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, Aug 22, Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov TBA, Dec. TBA
Board Meetings: 12 noon quarterly the 4th Wednesdays (March 28, June 27, Sept. 26, Dec. TBA)
Advocacy Committee Meetings: January - March: Friday teleconferences, Meet after Coalition meetings: January 24, February 28, April 25, May 23, August 22, October 24
For more information, contact: Kansas Mental Health Coalition
c/o Amy A. Campbell, Lobbyist, P.O. Box 4103, Topeka, KS 66604
785-969-1617 campbell525@sbcglobal.net
