Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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Kansas Health Institute, 212 SW 8th Ave #300, Topeka, KS 66603
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August 27, 2026 - Please check your GPS driving instructions because I-70 is closed downtown for construction. You will be able to drive close to downtown, but certain exits may be closed.
AGENDA
9:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions President Monica Kurz
Minutes of the previous meeting.
9:35 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors - next meeting September 23
Financial Report – Mary Jones
Advocacy Committee – Lori Barnes
Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council – Diana Marsh - Council report and reports from members serving on the Council or subcommittees.
Big Tent Coalition - Mike Burgess
KanCare Advocates Network - Sean Gatewood
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. Member Updates - five minutes each (include your request with RSVP)
Please confirm that you will speak on behalf of your member organization and priorities. This is an important annual check-in for our members to network and collaborate!
11:20 a.m. Lobbyist Report - written
- Proposals for Consensus Issues - with the expedited legislative process, members are encouraged to submit their issue proposals as soon as possible. See sample issue paper. Submit your issue paper proposal and request time on an upcoming agenda to campbell525@sbcglobal.net.
- Interim Committees:
Special Committee on Application and Eligibility for Public Assistance Programs - September 29-30
Legislative Budget Committee - Aug 26
Child Welfare System Oversight -
Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight, J. Russell (Russ) Jennings
House Select Committee on Government Oversight
Robert G. Bethell Joint Committee on HCBS and Kancare Oversight - Aug 11-12, October 6-7
Special Committee on the 340B Program
Special Committee on Protecting Children from Online Harm
Special Committee on Sexually Violent Predator Treatment Program Reform (2026 HB 2513)
11:25 a.m. Announcements
11:30 a.m. Adjourn - Catered lunch (Please RSVP)
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
