September 24, 2025

9:30 a.m.  Welcome and Introductions     President Monica Kurz

Minutes of the previous meeting.  Read minutes draft

9:35 a.m. Reports 

   Board of Directors - meet October 22 at 11:40 a.m.

   Financial Report – Mary Jones

   Advocacy Committee – Lori Barnes - 2026 Mental Health Advocacy Day will be March 9!

   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/Mary Jones - Committee will met with the Insurance Commissioner and staff Wednesday, October 1.

   Suicide Prevention Coalition - Kane Sheek

   988 Crisis Line - Monica Kurz 

10:00 a.m.   Agency Update: Scott Brunner, Deputy Secretary KDADS and Drew Adkins, Behavioral Health Commission

10:30 a.m.   Consensus Policy Proposals

Members recommend their policy proposals:  Sample proposal

11:00 a.m.   Lobbyist Report

- Interim Committees

- Special Committee on Health and Human Services - Focus on eliminating state spending on contract staffing at the state hospitals. Will the committee recommend closing beds?

- Robert G. (Bob) Bethell Joint Committee on Home and Community Based Services and KanCare Oversight - October 

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 13, September 24, October 22, November 19, December 17

August 13 meeting will be in person in Topeka. Please RSVP.

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