Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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November 20, 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 Mary Jones, President
Minutes of the previous meeting. Read minutes draft.
Invite members to submit nominations form for the C.E. Harkness Member of the Year Award - print form - due November 30
9:15 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors – Meet in December.
Financial Report - Colin Thomasset
Advocacy Committee – meet today immediately following - Heather Elliott
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 - Sheri Hall, P3
Parity Committee - Amy Campbell
10:30 a.m. Consider KMHC Consensus Recommendations- Annual process for updates and amendment. Please draft an paper for the topic that you would like to see included for consideration during the Coalition meetings. The Coalition encourages the incorporation of health equity principles - proposals that help to reduce health disparities and encourage overall health. Linked here: sample issue paper format.doc
Proposed Legislation for Certified Integrated Peer Specialists Mary Jones, Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas - See Proposal
10:30 a.m. Lobbyist Report - Amy Campbell
11:00 a.m. KDADS Update -
11:25 a.m. Announcements
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
2019 Schedule:
Mental Health Advocacy Day: February 19, 2020
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 20, 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
