Bangor School-Based Health Center
School-based health centers are essential for promoting the health and well-being of both students and community members. By providing accessible care within Bangor Public Schools, we remove barriers to vital health services, support physical and emotional wellness, and help ensure that everyone—from students to families—has the resources they need to thrive in school and in the community.
At Van Buren Community Mental Health, we proudly support every student and family on their unique path to wellness!
Mental and Physical Wellness
The Bangor School-Based Health Center, located within Bangor Middle School, provides a full range of health care services for youth ages 5 to 21 who live in or attend school in Bangor. Our center offers primary and preventive care, comprehensive health assessments, immunizations, treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, health education, and mental health counseling—all at no cost, with parent or guardian consent. Insurance information may be collected and billed to help support the program; however, there is no charge to patients. Services are delivered by a team of licensed medical and mental health professionals, available year-round, and with additional counseling offered at South Walnut Elementary.
This program is proudly funded through a joint grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Michigan Department of Education, and has been sponsored by us (VBCMH) since 2008.
Locations
Bangor School-Based Health Center
803 West Arlington
Bangor, MI 49013
Phone: 269-427-6810
E3 Counseling Program at South Walnut
309 S. Walnut
Bangor, MI 49013
Phone: 269-427-6800, ext. 8142
*For questions about services offered, support with Medicaid enrollment or eligibility, please contact:
Wendy Dykstra
Clinical Training Coordinator
Phone: 269-427-6810
Make An Appointment
Health Appointment
To make a health care appointment, please call:
Bangor Health Center
Phone: 269-427-6180
Counseling Appointment
To make a counseling appointment at South Walnut, please contact:
Pat Jorgenson
Phone: 269-302-8142
Email: pjorgenson@vbcmh.com
Forms & Resources
We recommend you print and complete the below forms to bring with you during your first appointment. All forms will also be available in-person.
• Registration and Consent Form (PDF)
• Registration and Consent Form (DOCX)
• Health Center Modify or Stop Services (English)
• Health Center Modify or Stop Services (Spanish)
• South Walnut Modify or Stop Services (English)
Communication resources in alternative languages and formats (Braille, Spanish, audio & communication enhancements, sign language, TDI) are available at no cost. Please contact 269-427-6810 to access.
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Our Mission
Van Buren Community Mental Health Authority, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), offers prevention, assessment, crisis intervention, treatment and support to all people in Van Buren County to help them meet their own chosen life and work goals.
Care For All
VBCMH complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
*No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay; and there is a discounted/sliding fee schedule based on family size and income.
Our Locations
Main Access Center: Paw Paw Family Resource Center (Human Resource Building HSB)
801 Hazen St., Paw Paw, MI 49079
Phone: 269-657-5574
Hartford Family Resource Center
57418 CR 681, Hartford, MI 49057
Phone: 269-621-6251
Lifespan
61899 M-43, Bangor, MI 49013
Phone: 269-427-5671
South Haven Family Resource Center
1007 E. Wells St., South Haven, MI 49090
Phone: 269-637-5297
Contact Information
Customer Service
Phone: 269-655-3333
Toll-Free: 1-800-922-1418
Fax: 269-657-3474
24/7 Crisis Line
Phone: 1-800-922-1418
24/7 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial/Chat: 988
Línea de texto de crisis en español
Envía un mensaje de texto con la palabra HOLA al 741741
Voice/TTY (MI Relay Service)
Dial: 711
Communication Assistance
Communication resources in alternative languages and formats (Braille, Spanish, audio & communication enhancements, sign language, TDI) are available at no cost. Please contact Customer Service at 269-655-3333 or toll-free at 1-800-922-1418 to access.
• ATTENTION: If you speak English, free language assistance services are available. Call 269-655-3333 or toll-free at 1-800-922-1418 (TTY: 711).
• ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, hay servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística disponibles. Llame al 269-655-3333 or toll-free at 1-800-922-1418 (TTY: 711).
• تنبيه: إذا كنت تتحدث العربية، تتوفر خدمات مساعدة لغوية مجانية. اتصل على 269-655-3333 أو الرقم المجاني 1-800-922-1418 (TTY: 711).