Spero

Spero, located at 610 Florence Avenue in Owatonna, Minnesota, is a comprehensive behavioral health center dedicated to empowering individuals and families through accessible, evidence-based mental health care. With a legacy spanning more than six decades, Spero provides a full spectrum of outpatient and community-based services including therapy, psychiatry, case management, and rehabilitative programs. The organization serves adults, children, and families across southern Minnesota and northern Iowa with a mission to “illuminate paths to wellness with personalized, inclusive care.” Spero integrates behavioral health, substance use treatment, and supportive case management to help individuals build stability, resilience, and lasting recovery.

The center’s multidisciplinary team includes licensed therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and care coordinators who collaborate to deliver person-centered treatment tailored to each client’s unique goals. Services range from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to specialized programs like Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). Spero also provides children’s therapeutic support services, school-linked behavioral health programs, and autism assessments. Its integrated approach ensures that mental health and substance use needs are treated concurrently, empowering individuals to thrive in their personal and community lives.