Spencer, IA (KICD)– Spencer Hospital is looking to expand the availability of space for those suffering from a behavioral crisis.

Vice President of Nursing Jen Dau says the hospital currently only has one security room that has enough use to make a second space necessary.

Dau says the additional room would be constructed in an existing space.

The Hospital Board of Trustees gave the okay last week to put the requested 125 thousand dollars into this project while also funding a separate project for the same amount that make some needed roof repairs to the building.