Behavioral Health

posted by Rachelle Gewecke, t-LMHC on Thursday, December 11, 2025 Spencer Hospital counselor Rachelle Gewecke shares practical, compassionate guidance to help you navigate holiday stress, set healthy boundaries, and care for your emotional well-being during the busiest time of year.

posted by Jill Barr on Monday, September 22, 2025 Every life matters, and sometimes one conversation can make all the difference. At Spencer Hospital, in partnership with Clay County LINC, we're working to break the stigma around mental health and remind our community that help is always available. Learn the warning signs, how to start the conversation, and where to turn for support — because together, we can save lives.

posted on Friday, June 20, 2025 June is PTSD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and supporting those who are living with its effects. At Spencer Hospital and Clay County Behavioral Health LINC, we believe it's critical to talk openly about trauma, break the stigma around mental health, and remind our community that healing is possible. No one has to do it alone.

posted by Kerri Dandy on Monday, May 19, 2025 At Spencer Hospital, we care deeply about the well-being of our community, both physically and mentally. Each May, we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year, the importance of mental health feels especially personal while our community continues to heal from last year's devastating floods.

posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Spring is here, and that means we are officially entering our rainy season here in Iowa. As the one-year mark of the major flood in Northwest Iowa nears, this blog explores the lasting emotional impact of the disaster, including PTSD triggers and symptoms. It emphasizes the importance of mental health support, offers coping strategies, and reminds readers that local help is available - you don't have to go through it alone.