Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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July 29, 2020 Monthly Meeting -
NOTE: Due to COVID-19 concerns, this meeting will be held by teleconference.
Teleconference access 1-515-606-5183, enter 567518
9:30 a.m. Introductions and sign-in sheet Mary Jones, President
Minutes of the previous meeting. Read minutes draft Annual Mtg Minutes
9:45 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors – Met in June.
Financial Report – Amy Campbell Please log in to the website to pay your dues!
Advocacy Committee –Grassroots Advocacy Network - Next meeting is August 26. Have you ever thought of getting more active with the Coalition? Please volunteer for Advocacy Committee.
Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council – Wes Cole, Chair
Big Tent Coalition - Mike Burgess
KanCare Advocates Network - Sean Gatewood – Medicaid Expansion Virtual Meetings, Olmstead Working Group
Consumer Programs - Sheri Hall, P3
Parity Committee - Amy Campbell
Peer Certification - working committee - Mary Jones
10:00 a.m. Guest Presentation - Department for Children and Families RFP for Kansas Family Crisis Response and Support - Tanya Keys, Deputy Secretary
10:30 a.m. KDADS Update - Andrew Brown, Behavioral Health Commissioner
11:00 a.m. Lobbyist Report Amy Campbell
Budget Allotments remove funding for most new programs approved by 2020 Legislature. Document Plan Document (not approved)
KDADS / KDHE host joint meetings re: Medicaid telehealth
SPARK Funds - Agencies request funds for budget relief for providers and service organizations
Kansas Legislature will study Foster Care, Behavioral Health through interim committees
Primary Election Races - Vote August 4
11:25 a.m. Announcements
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
2020 Schedule:
Mental Health Advocacy Day: February 17, 2021
KMHC Meetings: 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Jan 22, Feb 26, Mar 25, Apr 22, May 27, June 24, July 29, August 26, Sept 23, Oct 28, Nov 18, Dec 16
Board Meetings: 12 noon quarterly the 4th Wednesdays (March 25, June 24, Sept. 23, Dec. 16)
Advocacy Committee Meetings: January - March: Friday teleconferences from December through Adv. Day, Meet after Coalition meetings: January 22, February 26, April 22, May 27, August 26, October 28
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