Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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April 22, 2026
9:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions President Monica Kurz
Minutes of the previous meeting.
9:35 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors -
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. Lobbyist Report
List of Legislation - Governor signed
Budget Items Passed and Signed into Law
11:00 a.m. Guest Topic
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
