February 25, 2026

9:30 a.m.  Welcome and Introductions     President Monica Kurz

Minutes of the previous meeting.  See draft minutes 

9:35 a.m. Reports 

   Board of Directors - Monica Kurz

   Financial Report – Mary Jones

   Advocacy Committee – Lori Barnes - March 9 Mental Health Advocacy Day Registration is OPEN for sponsors, attendees and exhibitors!  See schedule.  Sign up for advocacy training! nami smarts 2026.jpg

REGISTER TODAY!  Governor has confirmed her participation at the 1:00 pm rally - let's have a huge turnout this year!

   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.   Guests: Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition   

Balance of State CoC, 105 Inside: Built for Zero Kansas, Kansas Housing Advocacy Network (KHAN) and how to get involved with the CoCs, 105 Inside and KHAN.

Policy Paper Proposal     Current KMHC Housing Issue Paper

10:30 a.m.   Agency Update - if available

11:00 a.m.   Lobbyist Report

List of Legislation since Turnaround 

Budget Items Comparison - House v. Senate

HB 2609 Supported Decision Making passed the House - we must advocate to get action in the Senate.  See testimony

Lottery Funding for Crisis Programs and Clubhouse Model Programs tied up with Chiefs funding. House and Senate have two different approaches.

SB 363 - would add federal HR 1 rules to Kansas medicaid statutes - increase eligibility redeterminations to quarterly instead of annual.  Currently awaiting action in Senate Public Health and Welfare.  See bill.  SB_363_bill_brief_Kansas Action for Children.pdf   SB-363-partner-handout_final.pdf

11:25 a.m.  Announcements 

11:30 a.m.  Adjourn

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