Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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July 24, 2024
9:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions President
Minutes of the previous meeting. Minutes Draft PDF
9:35 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors - Next meeting is September
Financial Report – Amy Campbell
Advocacy Committee – Colin Thomasset / Monica Kurz - volunteers welcome
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 -
South Central Regional Psychiatric Hospital Advisory Panel - Mary Jones
10:00 a.m. Guest Update:
10:30 a.m. KDADS Update
11:00 a.m. Lobbyist Report Amy Campbell
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Legislative Update
- Elections filings
11:15 a.m. Old Business
11:25 a.m. Announcements -
The August Coalition Meeting will be held in person in Topeka at the Association for Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas. Members are asked to present their policy priorities for 2025 - could use KDADS / KDHE stakeholder submissions. Please contact Amy if you will present priorities for your organization.
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
2024 Schedule - Jan 24, Feb 28, Mar 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25, October 23, Nov 27, Dec 18
Board Meetings: 11:45 a.m. quarterly the 4th Wednesdays (March 27, June 26, Sept. 25, Dec. 18)
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