November 19, 2025

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

Minutes of the previous meeting.  See draft minutes.

9:35 a.m. Reports 

   Board of Directors - next meeting December 17

   Submit your nomination for the C.E. Harkness Member of the Year with this form:  C.E. Harkness Member of the Year Nomination Form.pdf

   Financial Report – Mary Jones

   Advocacy Committee – Lori Barnes - next meeting Friday, November 21.

   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 - Stronger Together Retreat see agenda  Slides re Direct Support Workforce Initiative

   Consumer Programs - CAC, CRO, P3, Clubhouse, Other

   Parity Committee -  Susan Rome/Mary Jones 

   Suicide Prevention Coalition - Kane Sheek

   988 Crisis Line - Monica Kurz 

10:00 a.m.   Agency Update

10:30 a.m.   Consensus Policy Proposals - Please prepare by reviewing 2025 Issue Papers and 2025 Summary of Consensus Policy Priorities 

Develop your proposal using the sample issue paper and request agenda time by reaching out to Amy or Monica.

  - KCC 2025 Annual Report - Chad Childs

  - Suicide Mortality Review Board Issue Proposal - Janell Stang/Chad Childs

  - Updated language re: Clubhouse Recommendation - Andy Houltberg

Possible final action on: 

Artificial Intelligence and therapy/treatment issues - Becky Fast, NASW, KS

See Draft Proposal for AI Issue

Cannabis Proposal - Nick Reinecker - Amended proposal

11:00 a.m.   Lobbyist Report

- Interim Committees

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

- Special Committee on State Budget - Nov 24-25

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

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