Earlier this month, our team gathered at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill to join the conversation on the future of mental health in North Carolina.

While our team has attended the Legislative Breakfast on Mental Health (@legislativebkmh) for several years, this was the first year we sponsored. While there, we connected with statewide legislators, DHHS representatives, and fellow advocates. It was a powerful morning dedicated to policy, partnership, and progress. It was interesting to hear about Governor Josh Stein's recently signed Executive Order 33 that will strengthen North Carolina's behavioral health and criminal justice systems. It is our hope that this will help ensure individuals with complex communication and social-emotional needs are met with the specialized support they require. It is vital that we continue showing up in these spaces to ensure the voices of our community are heard. #MentalHealthMatters #NCLeg #VoicesTogether #AdvocacyInAction #LegislativeBreakfastMH #ChapelHill