24-HR CRISIS LINE 844-345-4569 (Clay, Osceola and Palo Alto Counties)

24-HR CRISIS LINE 855-581-8111 (Kossuth, Winnebago and Worth Counties)

Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

GriefShare

First Congregational Church 1212 1st Ave E, Spencer, United States

GriefShare is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way.

Free

Abben Cancer Support Group

Abben Cancer Center Resource Room 1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA, United States

This support group is for patients of Abben Cancer Center, family members, friends, and survivors of all cancers to attend.

Alcohol Misuse & the Movement into Dependency

Spencer Hospital 1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA, United States

Educational Training available to providers. At the end of this training, participants will be able to: 1) Explain the difference between low and high-risk choices; 2) Explain the difference between mental and physical impairment; 3) Explain the behaviors and characteristics of the path to addiction; 4) Explain the information covered and how it can be applied to their work or clinical setting. Registration is required and closed after April 8. No fee to attend.

Free

Community Discussion on Alcohol Misuse

Spencer Hospital 1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA, United States

During this discussion on April 16th 6-7pm, you will learn about the behaviors leading to addiction and have an opportunity to understand how these behaviors played a role in the journey of two individuals who have chosen recovery. Following the discussion, there will be time allotted for audience questions with the presenter and recovery speakers. Free event. Registration is requested, please call 712-264-6117.

Free

His Hands Extended Clothing Outreach

Grand Ave Community Outreach 605 Grand Ave, Spencer, IA, United States

His Hands Extended Clothing Outreach offers gently used clothing for anyone in need.

Free

Important Notice: Care Connections of Northern Iowa Will Close Operations on June 30, 2025

As part of Iowa’s statewide reorganization of behavioral health and disability services, Care Connections of Northern Iowa (CCNIA) will cease all operations effective June 30, 2025. Clients will be transitioned to new service coordination under the awarded Administrative Services Organization and Disability Access Points.

Providers are requested to submit all final invoices for services rendered prior to July 1, 2025, no later than August 10, 2025.

If you are a client or provider and have questions, please contact your CCNIA service coordinator or call our office at 712-264-3945.

Visit Iowa HHS for statewide transition information: https://hhs.iowa.gov/initiatives/system-alignment/behavioral-health-service-system