Autumn’s Center in Spencer, named in memory of an Orange City child, will reopen Monday, November 23, after being closed since the 2024 flood.
Seasons Center for Behavioral Health announced the reopening Tuesday, November 10. The facility provides specialized mental health services for children and young adults in northwest Iowa.
The center honors three-year-old Autumn Elgersma of Orange City. According to Seasons’ website, Autumn died on October 31, 2013, “two days after being hospitalized for injuries she received from her daycare provider.”
Dan Ries, president and CEO of Seasons Center, says the reopening reflects the hard work, dedication, and patience of staff. He also expressed gratitude to employees, community partners, supporters, and donors who helped make the reopening possible.
Seasons’ website lists services at Autumn’s Center, including individual and family therapy, play therapy, trauma therapy, psychiatric evaluations, and medication management. The center serves children and families dealing with challenges such as abuse, neglect, grief, bullying, and mental health conditions.
Autumn’s Center is located at 120 East Fifth Street in Spencer. More information about Seasons’ services is available at seasonscenter.org or by calling 800-242-5101.
