Meeting of the Wisconsin Council on Mental Health (WCMH)

01/18/2023 10:00 AM - 01 /18/2023 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

Agency: Department of Health Services

Contact: Sarah Boulton
6085908598
Sarah.Boulton@dhs.wisconsin.gov

Meeting of the Wisconsin Council on Mental Health (WCMH)
January 18, 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 November 16, 2022
   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
2. Wisconsin Council on Mental Health Strategic Planning…………………………………..……………….Jessica Barrickman
3. Updates from the Department of Health Services
   1. Updates from the Secretary’s Office…………………………………………………..……………………..…….Karen Odegaard
   2. Updates from the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS)………………..…...Holly Audley and Teresa Steinmetz
4. Lunch Break
5. Council Orientation and Onboarding Planning………………………………………….………………………Jessica Barrickman  
6. Discussion of Outreach to Members of the Legislature…………………………….………………………Jessica Barrickman  
7. WCMH Committee and Workgroup Reports, Discussion, and Consideration of Motions
   1. Executive Committee – Jessica Barrickman
   2. Nominating Committee – Kimberlee Coronado and Jerolynn Scaggs
      1. Consideration of WCMH Applicants
   3. Legislative and Policy Committee – Barbara Beckert and Brian Michel
      1. Updates on Housing Initiatives
   4. Criminal Justice Committee – Tamra Oman and Tara Wilhelmi
   5. Children and Youth Committee – Phyllis Greenberger and Hugh Davis
   6. Adult Quality Committee – Chrissy Barnard and Lalena Lampe
   7. Diversity Equity and Inclusion Workgroup – Rick Immler
8. Discussion of Collaboration and Partnerships with other Councils and Committees………..Jessica Barrickman
9. Call for future WCMH agenda items……………………………………………………….……….…….………….Jessica Barrickman
10. 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 Sarah Boulton at sarah.boulton@dhs.wisconsin.gov no fewer than five days prior to the meeting.

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