Legislative Breakfast on Mental Health
49 Years of Mental Health Advocacy in North Carolina

The Legislative Breakfast on Mental Health

An annual gathering of legislators, advocates, providers, and people with lived experience — convening since 1978 to shape mental health policy in North Carolina.

When
February 6, 2027
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where
The Friday Center
Chapel Hill, NC
Theme
[Annual Theme]
Announced fall 2026
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Our Mission

We bring legislators, providers, advocates, and people with lived experience to one table — opening the dialogue that turns mental health priorities into mental health policy.

49
Years Running
500+
Annual Attendees
100+
Legislators Engaged
30+
Partner Organizations
48th LBMH · Highlight Reel
Last Year

When empowerment meets resilience.

The 48th Legislative Breakfast brought together over 500 advocates, legislators, and providers to discuss trauma-informed care across North Carolina. Watch the highlights from February 2026, or browse the full archive of past breakfasts.

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Past Breakfasts

49 years of conversations.

Every breakfast since 1978, with speakers, recordings, sponsors, and photos. Browse the full archive of legislative breakfasts and the policy conversations they sparked.

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