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Meeting of the Wisconsin Council on Mental Health (WCMH)

05/17/2023 10:00 AM - 05 /17/2023 03:30 PM

Meeting Held via Zoom and Conference Call Zoom: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1616485192 Conference Call Number: 1-669-216-1590 Meeting ID: 161 648 5192, N/A, WI- 53703

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Agency: Department of Health Services
Contact: Hannah Foley
608-261-9316
hannah.foley@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Meeting of the Wisconsin Council on Mental Health (WCMH)

May 17, 2023

10:00 am to 3:30 pm

Meeting Held via Zoom and Conference Call

Zoom: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1616485192

Conference Call Number: 1-669-216-1590 

Meeting ID: 161 648 5192

 

AGENDA

 

  1. Call Meeting to Order…………………………………………………………………………..…………..………….……Jessica Barrickman
    1. Welcome and introductions
    2. Read WCMH guidelines for conduct of meeting
    3. Review and approval of the minutes of March 15, 2023
    4. Announcements: Opportunity for Council members to make general announcements
    5. Public Comment: The Council will accept comments from the public relating to any WCMH business

 

  1. Wisconsin Council on Mental Health Strategic Planning…………………………………..……………….Jessica Barrickman

 

  1. Lunch Break

 

  1. Updates from the Department of Health Services
    1. Updates from the Secretary’s Office…………………………………………………..……………………..…………….HJ Waukau
    2. Updates from the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS)……..Holly Audley and Teresa Steinmetz
    3. Updates from the Division of Medicaid Services (DMS)………………………………………………………………Pam Lano

 

  1. WCMH Committee and Workgroup Reports, Discussion, and Consideration of Motions
    1. Executive Committee – Jessica Barrickman
      1. Motion: Recommend Amending the WCMH Bylaws to Restructure the Chair Position
    2. Nominating Committee – Jerolynn Scaggs and Kimberlee Coronado
    3. Legislative and Policy Committee – Barbara Beckert and Brian Michel
    4. Criminal Justice Committee – Tamra Oman and Tara Wilhelmi
    5. Children and Youth Committee – Hugh Davis and Kimberlee Coronado
    6. Adult Quality Committee – Chrissy Barnard and Lalena Lampe
    7. Diversity Equity and Inclusion Workgroup – Rick Immler

 

  1. WCMH Chair Vacancy……………………………………………………………………………………………………….Jessica Barrickman

 

  1. Call for future WCMH agenda items……………………………………………………….……….…….………….Jessica Barrickman

 

  1. Adjourn…………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………..Jessica Barrickman

 

The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the governmental business outlined in the above agenda. The Wisconsin Council on Mental Health (WCMH) is legislatively mandated under Wis. Stat. § 15.197(1), as the mental health planning council for the state. It was created to advise the Governor, the Legislature, and the Department of Health Services (DHS). The WCMH evaluates and reviews the mental health system's progress towards achieving improved client outcomes and the adequacy of mental health services in the state. The council duties are specified in Wis. Stat. § 51.02. The Council oversees state compliance with federal Public Law 102-321. If you need meeting accommodations because of a disability, if you need an interpreter or translator, or if you need this material in another language or in alternative format, you may request assistance to participate by contacting Hannah Foley at hannah.foley@dhs.wisconsin.gov no fewer than five days prior to the meeting.

 


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