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Spirit Lake VA Clinic–Mental Health

Business Hours (Daytime, M-F)
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/

Holly.Mueller@va.gov

712-336-4600
Mental Health Nurse: Holly Mueller, RN - (712) 336-6428; Social Worker: Katie Moorberg, LMSW - (712) 336-6429; Eligibility/Enrollment - (605) 336-3230 Ext. 5903
1850 Royal Avenue, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

If you need support for a specific mental health problem—or if you’re having problems sleeping, controlling your anger, or readjusting to civilian life—you are not alone. And we can help. Our services range from peer support with other Veterans to counseling, therapy, medication, or a combination of these options. Our goal is to help you take charge of your treatment and live a full and meaningful life. The Spirit Lake VA Clinic can help coordinate a wide range of VA care services, including those in Sioux Falls.

Eligibility Criteria
If you're a Veteran who's recently separated from active duty, including active National Guard or Reserve duty, you may be eligible for VA health care for all or some of your health care needs. We’ll determine your eligibility based on your service history, VA disability rating, income, and other factors. Call our health benefits hotline at 877-222-8387 to connect with a benefits counselor. If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 800-877-8339. We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET. Or contact the Spirit Lake VA Clinic at (712) 336-6400.
Instructions for Referral

If you’re already using VA medical services, ask your primary care provider to help you make an appointment with a VA mental health provider.

If you’re not already using VA medical services, contact the Spirit Lake VA clinic mental health nurse at 712-336-6428.

To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night: -Dial 988 then Press 1. -Start a confidential chat. -Text 838255. -If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 800-799-4889.

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

CCNIA Closure Letter
CCNIA Close Out Notice