Quick answers
- What is Catholic Charities?
- Catholic Charities is a treatment facility in Spencer, Iowa, listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use and mental health.
- Does Catholic Charities accept Medicaid?
- Its SAMHSA listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. Ask whether it takes your Medicaid plan.
- Does Catholic Charities accept Medicare?
- Its SAMHSA listing names Medicare among the payments it accepts.
- Is treatment at Catholic Charities free or low cost?
- It lists a sliding fee scale: the fee depends on income and other factors. It lists payment assistance; ask the facility for details.
- Does Catholic Charities offer services in Spanish?
- Spanish is not among the language services in its SAMHSA listing. Call to ask about interpreters.
- Where is Catholic Charities?
- 607 1st Avenue West, Spencer, IA 51301, in Clay County, Iowa.
- What is the phone number of Catholic Charities?
- (712) 580-4320, as listed by SAMHSA. Call to confirm services and hours.
Type of care and setting
| Type of care | Substance use treatment; Mental health treatment |
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| Service setting | Outpatient |
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| Facility type | Outpatient mental health facility |
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| Emergency mental health services | Crisis intervention team |
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Who it serves
| Age groups accepted | Children/Adolescents; Young Adults; Adults; Seniors |
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Payment and insurance
| Payment, insurance or funding accepted | Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment |
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| Payment assistance available | Payment assistance (check with facility for details); Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors) |
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Treatment and services
| Treatment approaches | Activity therapy; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Couples/family therapy; Dialectical behavior therapy; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy; Group therapy; Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment; Individual psychotherapy; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Abnormal involuntary movement scale |
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| Assessment and pre-treatment | Screening for tobacco use |
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| Ancillary services | Court-ordered outpatient treatment; Family psychoeducation; Case management service; Suicide prevention services; Education services |
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About the facility
| Facility operation | Private non-profit organization |
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| Smoking policy | Smoking not permitted |
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| Vaping policy | Vaping not permitted |
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As listed by the facility in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. Ask the facility to confirm before you start. Sources
What to ask when you call
- Are you taking new clients, and how soon can I start?
- Do you accept my insurance or my Medicaid or Medicare plan? What will I pay?
- How does your sliding fee or payment help work, and what papers should I bring?
- Which programs do you offer here (outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, detox), and how long do they last?
- Do you offer medicines for alcohol or opioid use disorder, or do you work with someone who prescribes them?
- Is the program licensed or accredited, and by whom?
- Do you have staff who speak my language, or interpreters?
- Can family members take part?
A general checklist, not medical advice. For advice about your health, talk to a doctor or other health professional.
Other treatment centers nearby
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Nearest emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare data, by straight-line distance.
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