Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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August 22, 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
9:00 a.m. Introductions and sign-in sheet Eric Harkness, President
Minutes of the previous meeting. Read Minutes.
9:15 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors – Regular meeting in September
Advocacy Committee –Grassroots Advocacy Network - Heather Elliott - Committee will meet following Coalition mtg.
Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council – Wes Cole
Big Tent Coalition - Jane Rhys and Mike Burgess
KanCare Advocates Network - Amy Campbell
Financial Report and 2018 Budget - Amy Campbell
10:00 a.m. Guest Topic: Secretary Gina Meier-Hummel, Department for Children and Families - Programs Update
10:45 a.m. Guest Topic: Disability Crime Victims Unit - Brandi Studer, Disability Rights Center
11:15 a.m. Lobbyist Report
KDADS Report
11:25 a.m. Announcements
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
2018 Schedule:
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