Avera Medical Group is located in Spencer, Iowa, and operates as a department of Spencer Hospital. The team offers comprehensive primary care services including pediatrics, internal medicine, and psychiatry. Featured health services at this location include behavioral health. For clients who need more targeted addiction care, doctors here may refer you to one of the affiliated behavioral health hospitals. The medical group accepts insurance and offers payment plans for the uninsured.
The medical group offers behavioral health treatment for many mental health conditions. From autism spectrum disorder to psychosis and schizophrenia and everything in between, the group’s psychiatrist can help you get the care you need in Spencer.
Spencer has been designated one of “America’s Best Small Towns” by the Smithsonian’s online annual list. To receive the moniker, towns must be full of natural beauty, history, and local culture. The town also boasts a great bike trail system, the Clay County Fair in September, and some great public art.
The group can refer you to more targeted care at a different location if you need inpatient treatment for mental health or SUD. Additionally, the network has outpatient addiction treatment.
Addiction treatment includes not only substance use but also compulsive gambling, internet use, or sex addiction. Any addiction habit may need treatment if it disrupts your life. The experienced mental health specialists in the network use evidence based tools to help you conquer your addiction.
Opioid addiction doesn’t always start with illegal street drugs. Many clients begin with a painful injury and end up addicted to the medication meant to relieve their suffering.
Understanding pain and pain management can help clients address their addiction. The addiction services treatment team helps clients better understand pain and alternative pain management techniques to help them deal with drug dependency.
You can access any addiction and behavioral health services you need. These include medical detox, inpatient, or outpatient addiction treatment as well as mental health treatment.
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Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Rehab aftercare programs support clients' reintegration into their home, workplace, and community following inpatient and residential treatment. They also promote long-term recovery for clients who may no longer be receiving outpatient treatment. Rehab aftercare services encompass a wide range of modalities and often include various medical, mental health, and social service programs. Case managers and care teams develop clients' customized service plans based on the client's evolving needs and recovery goals.
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
Drug rehab in Iowa is available in many formats. A variety of inpatient and outpatient options provide programs that are tailored to individual needs, making recovery possible for everyone.
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
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101 E 10th St
Spencer, IA 51301
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Honestly, the services and care at this place are average. They are better than some of the other healthcare in the region, but they still have a long way to go, starting with customer attention.
Avoid this place nothing but a bunch of fee collectors. I had an appointment with Dr. Suder and my call was not returned, ironic that such a fine cancer clinic Abben is located in the same facility. Truly look somewhere else.
"Thank you for calling Avera Medical Group, a department of the Spencer Hospital. Our office is currently closed." So do you open at 8, or not?
I have been looking for a doctor since moving to Iowa over 5 year's ago! My prayers were finally answered when their hospital(by the way awesome) referred me to Dr. De Jong! Love him...super caring, funny and respectful. His nurses are also wonderful. Keep up the great work. Kim
Dr. Witt was very friendly and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain my diagnosis, treatment options, and answer my questions without rushing through my appointment.
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