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October 3, 2026

NAMI Applauds the Restoration of 988 'Press 3' Services for LGBTQ+ Youth

LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in crisis can once again connect with specialized support through the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s “Press 3” option, which returned yesterday after being abruptly eliminated last year. This restoration marks an important step in supporting the mental health of LGBTQ+ populations, and it comes following sustained advocacy from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the broader mental health community, and congressional champions.

September 1, 2026

Maximum Community Support Services Expands from Maryland to New Jersey

Maximum Community Support has expanded from Maryland to NJ, bringing experienced, person-centered support to adults ages 21+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Serving individuals throughout NJ, Maximum is currently placing a special focus on Middlesex, Somerset, & Hunterdon Counties.