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Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Wisconsin Council on Mental Health (WCMH)

05/03/2021 10:00 AM - 05 /03/2021 11:30 AM

Meeting will be held via Zoom Webinar (link below): https://dhswi.zoom.us/j/87862694399?pwd=MTVzQ0s0aStuY1RMS09JOHRJSzR3dz09 Passcode: 351157 Webinar ID: 878 6269 4399 1-312-626-6799, N/A, WI- 53703

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Agency: Department of Health Services
Contact: Maddie Johnson
6083818328
madeline.johnson@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Wisconsin Council on Mental Health (WCMH)
May 3, 2021
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Meeting will be held via Zoom Webinar (link below):
https://dhswi.zoom.us/j/87862694399?pwd=MTVzQ0s0aStuY1RMS09JOHRJSzR3dz09
Passcode: 351157
Webinar ID: 878 6269 4399
1-312-626-6799
AGENDA
1. Call to Order……………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………..……….…Rick Immler
a. Welcome and introductions
b. Review and approval of the minutes of January 4, 2021
c. Review and approval of the minutes of March 1, 2021
d. Review and approval of the minutes of April 16, 2021
e. Announcements: Opportunity for committee members to make announcements
f. Public Comment: The committee will accept comments from the public relating to any committee business
2. Executive Committee Business…………………………………………………………………………………………………….Rick Immler
a. Discussion of Governor’s Budget Priorities
i. Discuss Peer-Run Respite Warm Lines
ii. Discuss Regional Crisis Stabilization Facilities and Regional Crisis Stabilization Letters
1. Consider information presented by Crystal Hester
iii. Discuss School Mental Health Funding
iv. Discuss other budget topics
b. Discuss next steps for Council around Access & Equity
i. Discuss MHBG Funding
ii. Consider Potential Zoom Presentations
3. Committee Updates and Action Items for WCMH Meeting on May 19, 2021
a. Children and Youth Committee – Phyllis Greenberger and Amy Polsin
b. Legislative and Policy Committee – Crystal Hester
c. Adult Quality Committee – Kristin Welch and Lynn Harrigan
d. Criminal Justice Committee – Tamra Oman and Karen Breit
i. Consider motion: The Criminal Justice Committee supports the Governor’s proposal for the expansion of BadgerCare.
ii. Consider motion: The Criminal Justice Committee supports the Governor’s proposal for the expansion of the treatment alternatives and diversion (TAD) program.
e. Nominating Committee – Kimberlee Coronado
4. Review Agenda for WCMH meeting on May 19, 2021…….…….………………………………..….…….Rick Immler
5. Future WCMH Meetings…….…….………………………………………………………………………………………..….…….Rick Immler
a. Discuss meeting location of future WCMH meetings – via zoom for the foreseeable future
b. Future topics: CLAS standards and a potential training on CLAS standards; accessing residential care during a crisis; and seclusion and restraints in residential services and schools
c. Other future topics
6. Adjourn…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Rick Immler
The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the governmental business outlined in the above agenda. The duties of the Executive Committee of the WCMH are as follows. Provide policy direction to and periodically evaluate the performance of the Council and its activities, propose an agenda for Council meetings, and act on behalf of the Council when a rapid response is required. Members of the public if you plan to attend this meeting, 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 Maddie Johnson at 608-381-8328 or madeline.johnson@dhs.wisconsin.gov .


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