Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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November 28, 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. Review minutes.
9:15 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors – Meet in December.
Financial Report - Treasurer
Advocacy Committee –Grassroots Advocacy Network - Heather Elliott
Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council – Wes Cole
Big Tent Coalition - Stronger Together Retreat Nov. 29, 2018 - Jane Rhys and Mike Burgess
KanCare Advocates Network -
10:00 a.m. KMHC Consensus Recommendations- Annual process for updates and amendment. Please draft an issue paper for the topic that you would like to see included for consideration during the Coalition meetings. Linked here: sample issue paper format.doc
SUD Issues- Substance Use Disorder Treatment Issue Paper Draft
Child Welfare Issues - PRTF Issue Paper Draft
Families First Issue Paper Draft
Resources for Suicide Prevention - Resources for Suicide Prevention Issue Paper Draft
10:30 a.m. Lobbyist Report
Report from the Legislative Budget Committee
Updated Consensus Revenue Estimates – Find the reports here along with the updated Consensus Caseloads Estimates.
Preliminary Update from the Mental Health Task Force Read Here.
Election Results
2019 Legislative Session
11:25 a.m. Announcements
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
