Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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April 23, 2025
9:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions President Mary Jones
Minutes of the previous meeting. Read minutes
Notice: The KMHC Annual Business Meeting and Election is May 28.
9:35 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors - meeting schedule.
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 -
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 - Amy Campbell / Rick Cagan
Suicide Prevention Coalition / 988 Crisis Line -
South Central Regional Psychiatric Hospital Advisory Panel - Mary Jones
10:00 a.m. Agency Update:
- South Central Regional Mental Health Hospital Groundbreaking
- Impact of the cuts to ARPA funded behavioral health projects
- 2025 Legislative Session - 1.5% budget cut + what passed
10:45 a.m. Lobbyist Report
- 2025 List of Legislation
- SB 125 - 2025 Budget
- Lottery Funding for Crisis Centers and Clubhouse Programs: What's Next?
- Mental Health Intervention Teams Program - a proviso once again
- Federal Advocacy
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
