Text or call 988 if you or someone you know is thinking about suicide. If you're having suicidal thoughts, get help now. Don't wait. Many people have thoughts of suicide at some time in their life. This can be a very isolating experience, but you're not alone.
What should you do?
Call or text 988 for 24/7 help
Tell a loved one
Call your provider
Call 911
Go to your local ER
Suicide is the second largest cause of death among people between the ages of 10 and 24. In 2020, Congress designated the 988 dialing code to be operated through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides access to trained crisis counselors offering support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across the United States. The lifeline is composed of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices.
https://988lifeline.org/ also offers helpful information on prevention and responses.
The Bangor School Department shares this commitment to mental health access. Students and families have access to school counselors, social workers, therapists, and school psychologists. Through community partnerships with PCHC and funding through the City of Bangor, we are expanding our school based health clinics to provide resources to our students and their families.
about 10 hours ago, Bangor School Department
Doughty Soccer, Field Hockey and Cross Country practice is canceled after school.
The field hockey game scheduled for today at Cohen is canceled.
2 days ago, Darryl Loring
IT is looking into a phone issue this morning affecting some of our schools.
2 days ago, Bangor School Department
During cold and flu season, remember to stay home if you're sick. Return only after symptom improvement and being fever-free for 24 hours without medicine. Practice good respiratory etiquette and wash your hands frequently!
2 days ago, Bangor School Department
All city K-8 Schools are looking for help starting chess teams .
Help teach the next generation of kids this fun and challenging game!
Learn more:
https://forms.gle/YEiTYRSfXZ3t2hCZ9
No chess experience needed!
3 days ago, Bangor School Department
Out of an abundance of caution, the middle school cross country & soccer games have been canceled. This includes both home and away events. There will be no practices.
6 days ago, Duke the Bulldog
6 days ago, Duke the Bulldog
7 days ago, Bangor School Department
A huge thanks to the Bangor Public Works staff for serving as our guest lunch servers today at JFDS! The students had an amazing time exploring the Freeze-Mobile and plow truck. Your hard work and dedication to our community truly shine!
8 days ago, Duke the Bulldog
Thank you to our first guest lunch servers from the Bangor Boys and Girls Club! Thank you for coming back for year 2 of our fun community program!
8 days ago, Duke the Bulldog
The Middle School Cross-Country Meet at Saxl Park (Dorothea Dix) scheduled for Thurs. 9/26 at 4:15 has been CANCELED due to weather.
14 days ago, Darryl Loring
The Doughty Boys and Girls Soccer games scheduled for Thursday, September 26th with Ellsworth have been CANCELED due to weather.
14 days ago, Darryl Loring
The Doughty Boys Soccer game scheduled for today 9/19/24 at 3:30 at Reeds Brooks has been CANCELED.
The Doughty Girls Soccer game (A team only) will take place at Doughty vs. Reeds Brook at 3:30 today, as scheduled.
20 days ago, Darryl Loring
20 days ago, Duke the Bulldog
Join us for "Song of Silk " a mesmerizing concert of Beijing opera and Chinese music!
Date: 09/14/2024
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Bangor High School, Peakes Auditorium
Reserve your free tickets here:
https://forms.gle/7rAR4cJUwLXjaR8F8 27 days ago, Bangor School Department
29 days ago, Duke the Bulldog
School picture day at JFDS is Monday, September 16th, from 8:30 to 11AM.
Parents & guardians can complete ordering information online at inter-state.com/order, using order code 90420SB.
You can also access the site using this QR code:
about 1 month ago, Duke the Bulldog
The BSD and Maine DOE are excited to host a community meeting to bring educators, parents, students, and business leaders together to discuss a shared vision for our schools.
Sign up to join us on 9/11 at 5 PM at Bangor High School:
https://biz.maine.gov/measurewhatmatters about 1 month ago, Bangor School Department
Today marked a brand new chapter in our students educational journey, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome you back! The Bangor School Department is thrilled to see all of our students in the classroom, ready to learn, grow, and make new memories.
We hope you found many familiar faces and some new ones, all eager to support you today. Our district administrators have been busy preparing for this day, and they can’t wait to connect with you. Here are a few snapshots of them visiting our schools:
We hope you’re as excited for the rest of the school year as we are! Remember, every day is an opportunity to learn something new and to make lasting friendships. The teachers and staff are here to support you every step of the way.Let’s make this school year the best one yet!
about 1 month ago, Bangor School Department
Please join us at the Downeast School on Thursday, September 5th from 6 to 7PM for the JFDS Student Activities Fair! It's a chance to learn all about the extracurriculars that will be offered this year and meet some of the coaches & club leaders!
Bonus - there will be food and drinks provided : )
Hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, Duke the Bulldog