Introducing DMAX FoundationDMAX Foundation was founded by Laurie and Lee Maxwell in response to the loss of their son, Dan, to suicide in 2013. The name “DMAX” stems from Dan’s high school nickname. Despite their heartbreak, the Maxwells vowed to turn Dan’s tragic journey toward helping countless other families and young people who suffer in silence. Dan’s gift will be to inspire our communities to support and embrace those in need so that no one will bear their pain, confusion, and uncertainty alone and in silence.
There is a mental health crisis on college campuses. DMAX Foundation envisions a world where young people develop meaningful connections and where Conversations That Matter® are commonplace. These connections reduce loneliness, anxiety, and depression that students face, so that they may improve their mental health and well-being and don't feel alone in their struggles.
DMAX's primary focus is creating and supporting student-led mental health DMAX Clubs on college campuses for students to get together and talk about how they are doing, how their friends are doing, and how they can help each other, a place for students to talk about whatever is on their minds. DMAX Clubs are currently at 10 colleges in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. DMAX is growing in those states, and expanding into other states on the East Coast and elsewhere.
