Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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March 26, 2025
9:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Amy Campbell
Minutes of the previous meeting. Read minutes draft.
9:35 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors - schedule change. This meeting will be postponed.
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 - Mental Health Advocacy Day was a success! Please provide your feedback on the survey! A big thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors and the amazing volunteers.
Sponsors and Exhibitors
Link to survey: https://forms.gle/zxrG93LYSBU5NW9N9
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 Update - Amy Campbell
- Budget negotiations
- Add $10.0 million SGF to adopt spring human services caseload estimates upon certification of the State Finance Council for FY 2025.
- List of Tracked Legislation
- Legislature intends to adjourn April 12.
10:30 a.m. Agency Update - Drew Adkins, Behavioral Health Commissioner, KDADS
11:00 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
