The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services marked 988 Day by investing in behavioral health programs and awarding at least $9 million to organizations in Washington state, the Lynnwood Times reported on Sept. 8, 2026.
The funding was announced as part of HHS’s broader push to bolster behavioral-health resources; the Lynnwood Times story said Washington-based groups were among the recipients of the awards.
Details about which organizations received grants and how the funds will be allocated were reported by the Lynnwood Times. Local providers and community groups will likely be watching for implementation and next steps as the federal investment moves forward.
For more information, see the Lynnwood Times coverage of the HHS announcement on 988 Day.