1200 1st Avenue East Suite 1, Spencer, IA 51301
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Spencer Municipal Hospital – Spencer Addiction Services provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 1200 1st Avenue East in Spencer, Iowa. It is a public provider.
Its services include standard outpatient counseling and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.
Spencer Municipal Hospital – Spencer Addiction Services is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency.
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Local, county, or community government |
Clay County, IA has 4 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 16,474 residents. No facility in the county lists detox services, so people who need medically supervised withdrawal usually have to travel to another county first. It is one of 2 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Spencer Municipal Hospital – Spencer Addiction Services lists the following levels of care: outpatient and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Spencer Municipal Hospital – Spencer Addiction Services accepts medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Spencer Municipal Hospital – Spencer Addiction Services does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Spencer Municipal Hospital – Spencer Addiction Services reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency.
Spencer Municipal Hospital – Spencer Addiction Services accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.
Clay County, IA has 4 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 16,474 residents: 0 list detox services, 2 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Spencer Municipal Hospital – Spencer Addiction Services is #4 of 4 ranked programs in Spencer in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Seasons Center for Behavioral Health – Spencer (Spencer, under 1 miles), Family Access Center (Spencer, 1.8 miles), and Plains Area Mental Health Center – Spirit Lake (Spirit Lake, 19.1 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Spencer Municipal Hospital – Spencer Addiction Services has a 3.4-star rating from 61 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Spencer Municipal Hospital – Spencer Addiction Services directly at 712-264-8473 x8473. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Spencer Municipal Hospital – Spencer Addiction Services. Our helpline is not affiliated with Spencer Municipal Hospital – Spencer Addiction Services.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of spencerhospital.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Spencer Municipal Hospital – Spencer Addiction Services.
