Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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June 28, 2023
9:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Mary Jones, President
Minutes of the previous meeting. Read minutes.
9:35 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors - Meet after this meeting.
Financial Report – Amy Campbell
Advocacy Committee – Colin Thomasset / Monica Kurz
Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council – Wes Cole, Chair
Big Tent Coalition - Mike Burgess
KanCare Advocates Network - Sean Gatewood
Consumer Programs - Sheri Hall, P3 / Nancy Jensen
Parity Committee - Amy Campbell / Rick Cagan - Providers are encouraged to participate in the 2023 Provider Parity Survey - Letter Survey Link Examples
Suicide Prevention Coalition / 988 Crisis Line - Brenna Vicoscky/Monica Kurz
10:00 a.m. KDADS Update - Scott Brunner, Deputy Secretary of Hospitals and Facilities
10:40 a.m. CareSource Partnerships - Eric Van Allen
11:00 a.m. Lobbyist Report Amy Campbell (abbreviated list)
- Interim Committees selected - Mental Health Modernization and Reform Committee
- KDADS Stakeholder Meeting - Legislative Session Results - July 6, 2023
- Mental Health Medication Advisory Committee - July 11 - see agenda
11:25 a.m. Announcements
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
2023 Schedule - Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 29, April 26, May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25, Nov 15, Dec 13
Board Meetings: 11:45 a.m. quarterly the 4th Wednesdays (March 29, July 26, Sept. 27, Dec. 13)
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