Spencer Municipal Hospital Behavioral Health Services

Spencer, IA

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Spencer, IA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves seniors.

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About Spencer Municipal Hospital Behavioral Health Services

Classified as separate inpatient psychiatric unit of a general hospital. local, county, or community government. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care: Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
Therapy approaches: Activity therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups: Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations: Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used: Droperidol, Haloperidol, Aripiprazole, Clozapine, Lurasidone, Olanzapine, Paliperidone, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Ziprasidone + 3 more
Facility operation: Local, county, or community government

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid

Medicare

Private insurance

TRICARE / VA

Self-pay / Cash

Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds; Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Private or Community foundation; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; U.S. Department of VA funds

Contact & Location

Address

1200 1st Avenue East, Spencer, IA 51301

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Facility direct line

712-264-6198 x6230

Website

www.spencerhospital.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Spencer Municipal Hospital Behavioral Health Services accept Medicaid?

Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Spencer Municipal Hospital Behavioral Health Services accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific IA Medicaid plan. Call 712-264-6198 x6230 to verify your benefits.

What level of care does Spencer Municipal Hospital Behavioral Health Services offer?

This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

Does Spencer Municipal Hospital Behavioral Health Services have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).

What therapy methods does Spencer Municipal Hospital Behavioral Health Services use?

Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.

How do I start treatment at Spencer Municipal Hospital Behavioral Health Services?

Call the facility directly at 712-264-6198 x6230 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.

Is treatment confidential?

Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.

What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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