Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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August 30 2023
9:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Mary Jones, President
Minutes of the previous meeting.
9:35 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors - met in July
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 -
Parity Committee - Amy Campbell / Rick Cagan -
Suicide Prevention Coalition / 988 Crisis Line - Brenna Vicoscky/Monica Kurz
10:00 a.m. Guest: Sarah Fertig, Medicaid Director
10:30 a.m. Guest: UCare - MCO Bidder
11:00 a.m. Lobbyist Report Amy Campbell (abbreviated list)
- Interim Committee Schedule
- Special Committee on Mental Health - August 23-24-25
- Special Committee on I/DD Waiver - August 7-8
- Bethell Committee on HCBS and Kancare Oversight -
- Special Committee on Child Welfare System Oversight - August 22
- KDADS Stakeholder Budget Input - August 14
11:25 a.m. Announcements
Subcommittee to meet following this meeting to discuss KMHC policy positions relating to homeless / unhoused persons bills.
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
2023 Schedule - Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 29, April 26, May 24, June 28, July 26, August 30, September 27, October 25, Nov 15, Dec 13
Board Meetings: 11:45 a.m. quarterly the 4th Wednesdays (March 29, June 28, 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
