Spencer, IA (KICD)– A new program is available at Spencer Hospital to help those suffering from substance abuse.

Kasey Fear is a substance abuse counselor with Spencer Addiction Services. She says the outpatient substance abuse evaluation has been in place for about a month at Spencer Hospital.

Fear says there are several different treatment paths that can be followed depending on the results of the evaluation.

Since the program has a self-refer option, those wanting to learn more can contact Fear’s office directly at 264-8473 or first talk with their regular physician.