Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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December 18, 2024
9:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions President
Minutes of the previous meeting. Review minutes draft.
9:35 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors - meet today following membership meeting.
Letter of Support for AHRQ - Multistakeholder Council Overview
Financial Report – Amy Campbell - Members can log in and pay 2025 dues. Please contact Amy if your 2024 dues were not properly updated on the website.
Advocacy Committee – Monica Kurz - meet Friday at 11:00 a.m. Sponsor sign-up is open SPONSOR SIGN-UP Exhibitor and participant sign-up will open in January.
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
Consumer Programs - CAC, CRO, P3, Clubhouse, Other
Parity Committee - Amy Campbell / Rick Cagan
Suicide Prevention Coalition / 988 Crisis Line -
South Central Regional Psychiatric Hospital Advisory Panel - Mary Jones
10:00 a.m. Guest Update: Michelle Ponce, ACMHCK - 2025 Legislative Priorities / Center of Excellence Academic Workforce Initiative
10:30 a.m. Consensus Issues Proposals - please send your issue paper proposals to campbell525@sbcglobal.net (sample issue paper linked here)
11:00 a.m. Lobbyist Report Amy Campbell
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Legislative Update
- Special Committee on Legislative Budget - Currently reviewing agency budget requests and recommending spending limits.
- Legislative Post Audit - Osawatomie State Hospital Physical Safety
- New Legislative Committee Assignments
11:15 a.m. Old Business
11:25 a.m. Announcements
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
2024 Schedule - Jan 24, Feb 28, Mar 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25, October 23, Nov 27, Dec 18
Board Meetings: 11:45 a.m. quarterly the 4th Wednesdays (March 27, June 26, Sept. 25, Dec. 18)
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
