Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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Jully 27, 2022
9:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Mary Jones, President
Minutes of the previous meeting. Draft Minutes
9:35 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors - convene after this meeting
Financial Report – Amy Campbell
Advocacy Committee – Amy Campbell / Mary Jones
Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council – Wes Cole, Chair
Big Tent Coalition - Mike Burgess
KanCare Advocates Network - Sean Gatewood
Consumer Programs - Matt Spezia, P3 / Nancy Jensen
Parity Committee - Forum July 26 - Committee meets August
Suicide Prevention Coalition / 988 Crisis Line - Monica Kurz
10:00 a.m. Guest Update: Kansas Zero Suicide Program - Leslie Hale, Program Manager, KDHE-Bureau of Health Promotions
10:40 a.m. Member Highlight: Karin VanZandt, VP of Integrated Community Partnerships, CareSource
11:00 a.m. Lobbyist Report Amy Campbell
988 Crisis Hotline Legislation Implementation
KDADS Budget Stakeholder Hearing - August 10
KDADS Waiver Amendments Public Comment Period - through end of July
DCF Grant Request for Proposal - Family First Prevention Grants - Due August 15
SPARK Executive Committee and Advisory Panels - Distribution of Federal Recovery Funds
Advisory Panel Recommendations to SPARK Exec: 4-18-22 (includes Health) 4-15-22
11:25 a.m. Announcements
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
2022 Schedule: Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 30, April 27, May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 28, October 26, Nov 16, Dec 14
Board Meetings: 12 noon quarterly the 4th Wednesdays (March 30, July 27, Sept. 28, Dec. 14)
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
