Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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February 26, 2025
9:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions President Mary Jones
Minutes of the previous meeting. Read minutes draft
9:35 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors - next meeting is March 26.
Financial Report – Amy Campbell - Members please log in and pay 2025 dues. Please contact Amy if your 2024 dues were not properly updated on the website.
Advocacy Committee – Monica Kurz - Advocacy Day is just around the corner! Committee is meeting weekly on Fridays at 11:00 a.m. beginning January 30. Please sign up as soon as possible. Options are: Sponsor, Exhibitor, and Attendee Registration (free)
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://www.kdads.ks.gov/services-programs/behavioral-health/governor-s-behavioral-health-services-planning-council/gbhspc-subcommittees
Big Tent Coalition - Mike Burgess
KanCare Advocates Network - Sean Gatewood
Consumer Programs - CAC, CRO, P3, Clubhouse, Other
Parity Committee - Susan Rome
Suicide Prevention Coalition / 988 Crisis Line - Monica Kurz
South Central Regional Psychiatric Hospital Advisory Panel - Mary Jones
10:00 a.m. Lobbyist Report
State Hospital Budget Overview KMHC Testimony on State Hospitals
KDADS Budget Overview KMHC Testimony on KDADS Budget
KDHE Budget Overview KMHC Testimony on KDHE Budget
2025 Testimony KMHC for Crisis Center Clubhouse Funding HFSA.pdf
2025 KMHC Testimony for HB 2365 Regional Hospital.pdf
2025 Testimony KMHC for HSSBC HB 2314.pdf
10:30 a.m. Agency Update: Guest Scott Brunner, KDADS Deputy Secretary of Hospitals and Facilities
Drew Adkins, KDADS Behavioral Health Commissioner
Andy Brown, KDADS Deputy Secretary
11:15 a.m. Old Business
11:25 a.m. Announcements
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
2025 Schedule - Jan 22, Feb 26, Mar 26, April 23, May 28, June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24, October 22, November 19, December 17
March 13 is Advocacy Day at the State Capitol. August 27 meeting will be in person in Topeka.
Board Meetings: 11:45 a.m. quarterly the 4th Wednesdays (March 26, June 25, Sept. 24, Dec. 17)
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
