Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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December 13, 2023
9:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Mary Jones, President
Minutes of the previous meeting. Read minutes draft.
9:35 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors - meet in December
Financial Report – Amy Campbell
Advocacy Committee – Colin Thomasset / Monica Kurz - March 13 2024 - Mental Health Advocacy Day
Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council – Council report and reports from members serving on the Council or subcommittees. See Annual Subcommittee Reports posted here: https://kdads.ks.gov/kdads-commissions/behavioral-health/gbhspc/gbhspc-subcommittees
Big Tent Coalition - Mike Burgess
KanCare Advocates Network - Sean Gatewood
Consumer Programs - CAC, CRO, P3, Clubhouse, Other
Parity Committee - Amy Campbell / Rick Cagan
Suicide Prevention Coalition / 988 Crisis Line - Brenna Vicoscky/Monica Kurz
10:00 a.m. Policy Topics for 2024 Legislative Session Members are encouraged to submit Draft Policy Proposals for member consideration using the linked sample issue paper. Send to campbell525@sbcglobal.net. This is also a good time for member organizations to share their priorities.
Member Organizations Policy Platform Summaries:
National Association of Social Workers - Kansas Chapter - Becky Fast
Proposals:
CRO Request - Dantia MacDonald and Richard Stitt, Morning Star Inc.
KDADS Stakeholder Testimony
Cannabis Decriminalization - Nick Reinecker
Proposed Issue Paper Supporting Information
Prioritize Nutrition - Nick Reinecker
KMHC nutrition paper 2023 proposed.pdf
Final Consideration: Last call for amendments to these items
Lottery Vending Machine Funds - Increasing the Cap
Seeking data for updating Clubhouse paper 2023 Support Clubhouse Programs
Appropriate State Policies for Unhoused Kansans
Draft Document Mental Health America Position Statement
GBHSPC Annual Report - Subcommittee on Housing and Homelessness
Annual Presentation - Subcommittee on Housing and Homelessness
Spenddown - Medically Needy / Medicaid
Draft Proposal Emily Tallman testimony KDHE Fact Sheet
11:00 a.m. Lobbyist Report Amy Campbell
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 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
