Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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July 25, 2018 Monthly Meeting
Valeo Behavioral Health Center, basement conference room, 330 SW Oakley, Topeka, KS
Teleconference access 1-515-739-1285, enter 567518
Meeting room wi-fi: Guest@ccess
Introductions and sign-in sheet Eric Harkness, President
Minutes of the previous meeting. Read Draft.
9:15 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors – The Board may need to meet in August to approve sustainability plans for the Grassroots Advocacy Network and the HEPI grant.
Advocacy Committee –Grassroots Advocacy Network - Heather Elliott - Next committee meeting is August 22 after the regular KMHC meeting.
Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council – Wes Cole
Big Tent Coalition - Jane Rhys and Mike Burgess
KanCare Advocates Network - Sean Gatewood - Rally and community meetings.
Financial Report and 2018 Budget - Amy Campbell - KMHC is seeking a volunteer to serve as Treasurer.
10:00 a.m. Lobbyist Report - Kansas Legislature, Elections, KanCare, Step Therapy Coalition activities
11:00 a.m. Mental Health Task Force - Kari Bruffett, Kansas Health Institute
State Hospital Regionalization/Privatization, Hospital Bed Capacity Study
See rough draft of regionalization RFP (This is only a draft - agency is seeking input and recommendations from the Task Force.)
11:25 a.m. Announcements
Be sure to put the August meeting on your calendars. That meeting will feature Secretary Gina Meier-Hummel of the Department for Children and Families. We will also have a report from the Disability Crime Victims Unit.
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
2018 Schedule:
Mental Health Advocacy Day: March 13, 2018
2018 KMHC Meetings: 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Jan 24, Feb. 28, Mar. 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, Aug 22, Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov 28, Dec. 12
Board Meetings: 12 noon quarterly the 4th Wednesdays (March 28, June 27, Sept. 26, Dec. 12)
Advocacy Committee Meetings: January - March: Friday teleconferences, Meet after Coalition meetings: January 24, February 28, April 25, May 23, August 22, October 24
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