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- Abuse
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CAASA - Centers Against Abuse and Sexual Assault
877-362-4612 (24hr line) or 712-262-4612
Website: www.caasaonline.orgChild & Dependent Adult Abuse & Neglect Reporting Hotline
1-800-362-2178 (DHS)Children & Families of Iowa
Domestic Abuse, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Early Childhood & Family Support
515-243-6147
Website: www.cfiowa.orgClay County Department of Human Services
1900 North Grand Avenue, Ste E-8
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-3586
Website: www.dhs.iowa.govElderbridge Area Agency on Aging
Elder Abuse Prevention and Awareness
714 10th Avenue East
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-1775 or 800-243-0678
Website: www.elderbridge.orgFamily Crisis Centers
712-722-4404 or 1-800-382-5603 (Hotline)
Website: www.familycrisiscenters.orgNational Domestic Abuse Hotline
1-800-799-7233Prevent Child Abuse Iowa
515-244-2200
Website: www.pcaiowa.org - Children's Services
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Autumn's Center
Serving children and families with comprehensive behavioral health services for children ages 0-21.
120 E. 5th Street
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-2922 or 800-242-5101
Email: info@seasonscenter.org
Website: www.seasonscenter.orgCare Connections of Northern Iowa
215 West 4th St., Suite 6
Spencer, Iowa 51301
712-264-3945
Website: www.ccnia.orgCherish Center
Parenting Programs Mentoring and Counseling
1004 22nd Street
Milford, IA 51355
712-338-3333
Email: info@cherishcenter.org
Website: www.cherishcenter.orgChild Find of America
800-IAM-LOST (800-426-5678)
Email: information@childfindofamerica.org
Website: https://childfindofamerica.orgChild Health Specialty Clinic - University of Iowa at Spencer Hospital
1200 1st Ave. E.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-264-6362 or 877-270-9386
Website: www.chsciowa.orgClay County Department of Human Services
1900 North Grand Avenue, Ste E-8
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-3586
Iowa Website: www.dhs.iowa.govHealthy Families America
211 Central Ave. SE
Orange City, IA 51041
712-737-2971
Website: www.healthyfamiliesamerica.orgIowa Child Care Resource and Referral
Assists in finding quality childcare in your area
855-244-5301
Website: www.iowaccrr.orgJuvenile Court Office
215 W. 4th St., Suite 5
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-5938Lutheran Services in Iowa
Children, youth and family programs
605 Grand Ave.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-4083 or 888-457-4692
Website: www.lsiowa.orgNational Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Website: www.missingkids.comNational Runaway Safeline
Resources for parents, youth & teens
800-786-2929 (800-RUNAWAY)
Website: www.1800RUNAWAY.orgPositively Spencer Youth
Substance use and abuse prevention coalition
PO Box 1118
Spencer, IA 51301
712-580-3833
Email: info@positivelyyouth.org
Website: positivelyyouth.comShriner's Hospital Referral
800-237-5055
Website: www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.orgSpencer Hospital
1200 1st Ave. E
Spencer, IA 51302
712-264-8300
Website: www.spencerhospital.org - Education/School Districts
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Clay Central Everly Community Schools
401 Church St.
Royal, IA 51357
712-933-2241
Website: www.claycentraleverly.orgIowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
1311 East 18th Street
Spencer. IA 51301
712-262-8237
Website: www.iglls.orgSacred Heart Catholic School
1111 4th Avenue W
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-6428
Website: spencersacredheartschool.comSioux Central Community Schools
4440 US Highway 71
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
712-283-2571
Website: www.siouxcentral.orgSpencer Community Schools
23 E. 7th St.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-8950
Website: www.spencerschools.orgSpencer High School
800 East 3rd St.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-1700Spencer Middle School
1400 10th Ave. East
Spencer. IA 51301
712-262-3345Lincoln Elementary
615 4th Ave. SW
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-3752Fairview Elementary
1508 5th Ave. East
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-4842Johnson Elementary
724 West 9th St.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-2710 - Education Services
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Cherish Center
Parenting programs mentoring and counseling
1004 22nd Street
Milford, IA 51355
712-338-3333
Email: info@cherishcenter.org
Website: www.cherishcenter.orgHead Start
Jefferson School
411 E. 10th St.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-264-8859 or 800-245-6151
Website: www.udmo.comIowa Child Care Resource and Referral
Assists in finding quality Childcare in your area
855-244-5301
Website: www.iowaccrr.orgIowa Lakes Community College
Algona, Emmetsburg, Estherville, Spencer & Spirit Lake
800-242-5106
Website: www.iowalakes.eduISU Online and Distance Learning
515-294-2331
Email: distance@iastate.edu
Website: www.distance.iastate.eduIowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services
217 W 5th St.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-9585
Website: www.ivrs.iowa.govPrairie Lakes AEA
23 E. 7th St.
Spencer, IA 51301
866-540-3858
Website: www.plaea.org - Emergency & Disaster Assistance
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Clay County Emergency Management
Clay County Administration Building
300 W. 4th St.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-264-3987
Website: https://claycounty.iowa.gov/emergency-management/Clay County Emergency Medical Services
Clay County Administration Building
300 W. 4th St.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-8165
Website: https://claycounty.iowa.gov/emergency-medical-services/Clay County General Relief
Clay County Courthouse
215 W. 4th St., Suite 6
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-9438
Website: https://claycounty.iowa.gov/general-relief/Clay County Veterans Affairs Office
337 10th Street SW
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-5547
Website: https://claycounty.iowa.gov/veterans-affairs/Red Cross
712-252-4081
Website: www.redcross.orgSalvation Army
402-898-5942
Website: www.salvationarmyusa.orgUpper Des Moines Opportunity – Clay County Outreach
714 10th Ave. E, Ste. 2.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-7409
Website: www.udmo.com/counties/clay/ - Emergency Numbers
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Emergency Ambulance, Fire, Police
911Clay County Sheriff's Office
Crime Stoppers
3115 W 4th Street
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-3221
Website: www.claycountysheriffsoffice.comEverly Fire Department
712-834-2543Poison Control
800-222-1222
Website: www.poison.orgSpencer Fire Department (Non-Emergency)
10 Grand Ave.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-580-7240Spencer Hospital Emergency Department
1200 1st Ave. East
Spencer, IA 51301
712-264-6100Spencer Police Department
712-262-2151
Website: https://spenceriowacity.com/government/public-safety/police - Employment
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Aventure Staffing
511 Grand Ave.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-5990
Website: www.aventure.comEmployment Connections
905 S. Grand Ave.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-9077
Email: ecisp@ecijobs.com
Website: www.ecijobs.comIowa Work Force Development
217 W. 5th St.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-1971
Email: SpencerIowaWORKS@iwd.iowa.gov
Website: www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.govIowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services
217 W 5th St
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-9585
Website: www.ivrs.iowa.gov - Financial Assistance
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Care Connections of Northern Iowa
215 West 4th St., Suite 6
Spencer, Iowa 51301
712-264-3945
Website: www.ccnia.orgClay County Department of Human Services
1900 North Grand Ave., Ste E-8
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-3586
Iowa Website: www.dhs.iowa.gov
WIC Website: www.idph.iowa.gov/wicClay County Farm Service Agency (FSA)
SW Plaza, 306 11th St.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-2546
Website: www.fsa.usda.govClay County Veterans Affairs Office
337 10th Street SW
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-5547
Website: https://claycounty.iowa.gov/veterans-affairs/Social Security Administration
1610 12th Ave. SW
Spencer, IA 51301
866-273-6050 or TTY 800-325-0778
Website: www.ssa.govUpper Des Moines Opportunity – Clay County Outreach
714 10th Ave. E, Ste. 2.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-7409
Website: www.udmo.com/counties/clay/ - Financial Counseling
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Better Business Bureau
515-243-8137
Website: www.bbb.orgConsumer Protection Division
Attorney General 515-281-5164
Email: webteam@ag.iowa.gov
Website: www.iowaattorneygeneral.govIowa Concern Hotline
Financial concerns, legal education, stress, crisis & disaster
800-447-1985
Website: www.extension.iastate.edu/iowaconcernIowa State University Extension and Outreach
Brenda Schmitt, Family Wellbeing Specialist
641-512-0650
Email: schmitt@iastate.edu
Website: www.extension.iastate.edu/clay/U.S. Dept. of Veteran's Affairs Office
1850 Royal Ave.
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
General: 712-336-6400
Mental Health: 605-333-3230 x 6890
National Office: 800-698-2411
Website: www.va.gov - Food
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AnswerLine
Information and Resources for Home and Family
800-262-3804
Website: www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/answerlineClay County Department of Human Services
217 W. 5th St.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-3586
Iowa Website: www.dhs.iowa.gov
WIC Website: www.idph.iowa.gov/wicFood Bank of Iowa
Grand Avenue Community Outreach
605 Grand Ave.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-580-4732
Website: www.foodbankiowa.orgGrand Avenue Community Outreach
Community Kitchen, Emergency Food Bags, Food Pantry and Clothing Outreach
605 Grand Ave.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-580-4732
Email: info@gacoutreach.com
Website: www.gacoutreach.comGood News Community Church
1010 Julia Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
712-332-5698Hope Lutheran Church - Everly
206 N Washington St.
Everly, IA 51338
712-834-2767Meals on Wheels - Elderbridge
714 10th Ave. East
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-1775 or 800-243-0678
Website: https://elderbridge.orgMobile Food Pantry - Clay County
1910 10th Ave.
Spencer, IA 51301
515-564-0330Occasions
Spencer Area Activity Center / Senior Center
104 East 4th Street
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-1728
Email: spencersaac@gmail.comSeasons Center Food Pantry
201 E 11th St.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-2922Spencer Community Schools Food Pantry
Spencer Middle School
1400 10th Ave. East
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-3345Spencer Public Library Fresh Food Pantry
21 E 3rd St.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-580-7290The Way Station
120 W 4th St.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-580-5463
Email: thewaystationspencer@gmail.comUpper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. - Clay County Food Pantry
714 10th Ave. E, Ste. 2.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-7409
Website: www.udmo.com/counties/clay - Health Concerns
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Alzheimer's Association
800-272-3900
Website: www.alz.orgAmerican Cancer Society
800-227-2345
Website: www.cancer.orgAmerican Foundation for the Blind
Website: www.afb.orgBirthright
605 Grand Ave.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-8271
Helpline: 800-550-4900
Website: birthright.org/spencerChild Health Specialty Clinics - University of Iowa at Spencer Hospital
1200 1st Ave. E
Spencer, IA 51301
712-264-6362 or 877-270-9386
Website: www.chsciowa.orgGrand Avenue Community Outreach
Medical and Dental Clinic
605 Grand Ave.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-580-4732
Website: www.gacoutreach.comHope Haven
Support Services for disabilities and development
712-476-2737
Website: www.hopehaven.orgIowa Compass Center for Disabilities and Development
Connecting people with disabilities & complex health related needs to services and supports in your community.
800-779-2001
Website: www.iowacompass.orgIowa Dental Association
515-331-2298
800-828-2181
Website: www.iowadental.orgIowa Department of Human Services, Clay County
1900 North Grand Ave., Ste E-8
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-3586 or 855-889-7985
Iowa Website: www.dhs.iowa.govIowa Total Care
1-833-404-1061
Website: www.iowatotalcare.comIowa Women’s Health Information Center
1-800-369-2229
Website: www.womenshealthiowa.infoLions Clubs of Iowa
Hearing & Vision Support Services
515-232-2215
Email: info@iowalions.org
Website: www.iowalions.orgMedicare
General Info: 800-633-4227
SHIIP - (Senior Health Insurance Information Program)
Spencer Hospital: 712-264-6198
Website: www.medicare.govPlanned Parenthood
800-230-7526
Website: www.plannedparenthood.orgSpencer Hospital
1200 1st Ave. E
Spencer, IA 51301
712-264-8300
Website: www.spencerhospital.orgSpencer Hospital - Abben Cancer Center
1200 1st Ave.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-264-6550
Website: www.spencerhospital.orgSpencer Hospital - Home Health and Hospice
1200 1st Ave.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-264-6380
Website: www.spencerhospital.orgSunshine Services Inc.
1106 E. 9th St.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-7805 - Hotlines & Resources
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AnswerLine
Food, Home and Family Information and Resources
800-262-3804
Website: www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/answerlineBeginning Farmer Center
877-232-1999Iowa 2-1-1
Resource referral for housing, health, food, family, transportation, employment, education and legal assistance.
Phone: 2-1-1
Website: www.211iowa.orgIowa Concern Hotline
Financial concerns, legal education, stress, crisis & disaster.
800-447-1985
Website: www.extension.iastate.edu/iowaconcern/Season's Center 24/7 Crisis/Talk Line
844-345-4569Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988)
800-273-8255Teen Line (open 6-9pm)
800-852-8336
Text: TEEN to 839863
Website: www.teenlineonline.org - Housing
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Cherish Center
Parenting programs mentoring and counseling
1004 22nd St.
Milford, IA 51355
712-338-3333
Email: info@cherishcenter.org
Website: www.cherishcenter.orgClay County Environmental Health
Administration Building
300 W. 4th St
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-8165
Website: https://claycounty.iowa.gov/environmental-health/Community Housing Initiatives
712-262-5640
Website: www.chihousing.comDiscovery House
1411 Hill Ave.
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
712-336-5340
Website: www.mydiscoveryhouse.comNorthwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority
2016 Highway Blvd., Ste. N
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-7460
Website: www.nwirha.orgUpper Des Moines Opportunity – Clay County Outreach
714 10th Ave. E, Ste. 2.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-7409
Website: www.udmo.com/counties/clay/ - Legal Services
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Consumer Protection Division
Attorney General
515-281-5962 or 888-777-4590
Email: consumer@ag.iowa.gov
Website: www.iowaattorneygeneral.govIowa Civil Rights Commission
515-281-4121 or 800-457-4416
Website: icrc.iowa.govIowa Concern Hotline
Financial concerns, legal education, stress, crisis & disaster
800-447-1985
Website: www.extension.iastate.edu/iowaconcern/Iowa Legal Aid
800-532-1503
Website: www.iowalegalaid.orgIowa Mediation Service
515-331-8081
Website: www.iowamediationservice.comIowa State Bar Association
Lawyer Referral Service
515-243-3179
Email: isba@iowabar.org
Website: www.iowabar.org - Medical Equipment
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Avera Home Medical Equipment
116 E. 11th Street
Spencer, IA 51301
712-580-3923
Website: www.avera.org/services/home-medical-equipment/Good Samaritan Society - Home Care
1710 Lincoln Ave., Ste. A
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
712-336-3412
National: 888-307-0039
Website: www.good-sam.comLincare
2800 Highway Blvd.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-6749
Website: www.lincare.com - Mental Health/Counseling Services
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All Those Yesterdays
605 Grand Ave.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-363-8066
Email: info@allthoseyesterdays.org
Website: www.allthoseyesterdays.orgATLAS of Spencer
816 S Grand Ave.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-580-3277
Email: atlasofspencer@gmail.com
Website: www.atlasofspencer.comAvera Medical Group - Behavioral Health Clinic
116 E 11th Street, Suite 101
Spencer, Iowa 51301
712-264-3515
Website: www.spencerhospital.org/our-services/specialty-services/Bets Off
800-BETSOFF
Website: 888betsoff.orgCare Connections of Northern Iowa
215 West 4th St., Suite 6
Spencer, Iowa 51301
712-264-3945
Website: www.ccnia.orgCatholic Charities
607 1st Ave. W.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-580-4320
Website: www.cathchar.comInpatient Behavior Health Services at Spencer Hospital
1200 1st Ave. East
Spencer, IA 51301
712-264-6228
Email: mental_health@spencerhospital.org
Website: www.spencerhospital.orgLutheran Services
605 Grand Ave.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-4083
Website: https://lsiowa.org/National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Northwest Iowa
300 Sioux Valley Drive
Cherokee, IA 51012
712-357-5428
Email: namiofnwia@gmail.com
Website: www.naminwia.orgNorthwest Iowa Counseling Associates
20 W. 4th Street
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-6111
Website: www.nwiac.comPersonal Assistance Services (PAS)
Free counseling & resources for Farm Families
833-999-FARM (3276)
Website: www.farmfamilywellness.comSeasons Center for Behavioral Health
201 E. 11th St.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-2922 or 800-242-5101
24/7 Crisis Line: 844-345-4569
Email: info@seasonscenter.org
Website: www.seasonscenter.orgSuicide & Crisis Lifeline (988)
1-800-273-8255Teen Line (open 6-9pm)
800-852-8336
Text: TEEN to 839863
Website: www.teenlineonline.org - Senior Citizens
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AARP
Website: www.aarp.orgElderbridge Agency on Aging
714 10th Avenue East, Suite 1
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-1775 or 800-243-0678
Website: www.elderbridge.orgMy Caring Plan
980-890-6880
Website: www.mycaringplan.comOccasions
Spencer Area Activity Center / Senior Center
104 East 4th Street
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-1782RSVP Volunteer Program
Iowa Lakes Community College - Spencer
1900 Grand Ave.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-8858
Website: https://iowalakes.edu/continuing-education/rsvp/Social Security Administration
1610 12th Ave. SW
Spencer, IA 51301
866-273-6050 or TTY 800-325-0778
Website: www.ssa.gov - Substance Abuse
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Sioux City Office: 712-252-1333
Website: www.aa.orgPositively Spencer Youth
Substance use and abuse prevention coalition
PO Box 1118
Spencer, IA 51301
712-580-3833
Email: info@positivelyyouth.org
Website: positivelyyouth.comRosecrance Jackson Centers
1713 McNaughton Way
Spencer, IA 51301
712-584-2030 or 800-472-9018
Website: www.rosecrancejackson.orgSeasons Center for Behavioral Health
201 E. 11th St.
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-2922 or 800-242-5101
24/7 Crisis Line: 844-345-4569
Email: info@seasonscenter.org
Website: www.seasonscenter.orgSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Helpline (SAMHSA)
800-662-4357 (24/7 Helpline)
Website: www.samhsa.gov - Transportation
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Rides: Regional Transity Authority
522 10th Ave. E
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-7920
Website: www.nwiarides.org
This resource guide is updated once per year. If you have any additions or changes, please contact ISU Extension and Outreach Clay County.
For additional copies or to report any changes to this book, please go to:
ISU Extension and Outreach
Clay County
110 West 4th Street
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-2264
xclay@iastate.edu
www.extension.iastate.edu/clay
Last Update: January, 2023