Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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June 26, 2019 Monthly Meeting
Valeo Behavioral Health Center, basement conference room, 330 SW Oakley, Topeka, KS
Teleconference access 1-515-606-5183, enter 567518
Meeting room wi-fi: Guest@ccess
Introductions and sign-in sheet Eric Harkness, President
Minutes of the previous meeting. Read updated minutes draft.
9:15 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors – Meet today after the Coalition.
Financial Report - Colin Thomasett
Advocacy Committee –Grassroots Advocacy Network - Amy Campbell
Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council – reports by members
Big Tent Coalition - Jane Rhys and Mike Burgess
KanCare Advocates Network - Sean Gatewood
Consumer Programs - Corinna West
Parity Committee - Mike Burgess
10:00 a.m. Guest Topic: Overview of the Disability Rights Center Investigative Report - Stuck in Institutions: the Crisis of Mental Health Services and Supports in Kansas (NFMH issues) Read the report.
10:40 a.m. Lobbyist Report -Amy Campbell
June 13 2019 KDADS Post Legislative Stakeholder Meeting Read handout
Family First Prevention GrantsRequest for Proposal (RFP). Sealed bids will be accepted no later than 2 p.m. July 15, 2019. A complete copy of the RFP with details of important dates and timelines may be found at http://www.dcf.ks.gov/Agency/Operations/Pages/OGC/Grant-RFP.aspx
Kansas Awarded Pediatric Mental Health Grant News Release
Legislative Coordinating Council meets July 1. Will set interim schedule.
11:00 a.m. KDADS Update -
11:25 a.m. Announcements
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
2019 Schedule:
Mental Health Advocacy Day: March 14, 2019
2019 KMHC Meetings: 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Jan 23, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov 27, Dec. 18
Board Meetings: 12 noon quarterly the 4th Wednesdays (March 27, June 26, Sept. 25, Dec. 18)
Advocacy Committee Meetings: January - March: Friday teleconferences, Meet after Coalition meetings: January 23, February 27, April 24, May 22, August 28, October 23
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
