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Bangor Mental Health Clinic Closure Leaves 1,000 Clients Stranded

7/12/2025

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Dirigo Counseling Clinic in Bangor, Maine, will shut its doors on August 8 as owner Alan Algee retires, leaving over 1,000 clients in need. With many providers moving to private practice, this closure underscores a critical shortage of mental health professionals in the state, where over 260,000 residents are already struggling to access care.

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Story summary

Dirigo Counseling Clinic in Bangor, Maine, will shut its doors on August 8 as owner Alan Algee retires, leaving over 1,000 clients in need. With many providers moving to private practice, this closure underscores a critical shortage of mental health professionals in the state, where over 260,000 residents are already struggling to access care.