Rising Hope - Alton, IA

09/05/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from Rising Hope – Alton!

Feeling especially grateful today to have this beautiful view right across from my office.

Labor Day is an opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication of the people who help make our communities what they are — and also a reminder of the importance of taking time to rest, reconnect, and recharge.

Thank you to all the hardworking people who serve, care for, build, teach, grow, protect, and support our little corner of Iowa.

Wishing you and your family a safe and restful Labor Day weekend! ❤️🤍💙

P.S. A huge thank you to the hardworking volunteers who created this beautiful display in Alton! 🇺🇸

09/01/2026

💜💙 September is National Su***de Prevention Month
Ask the question. Start the conversation.
Check in. Reach out. Listen.
And remind someone that they don’t have to face it alone.
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08/25/2026

Congratulations to Heather on achieving her LISW!
She is now accepting new clients, reach out to schedule.
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08/22/2026

Food share is Saturday! Mark your calendars!!

08/20/2026

🎒 Back-to-school shopping: pencils ✔️ notebooks ✔️ backpack ✔️ … coping skills toolbox?

As you’re checking off that back-to-school list, have you made sure your child’s coping skills toolbox is stocked too?

Kids encounter big feelings, unexpected changes, sensory demands, social challenges, frustration, and stress throughout their day. Having a variety of coping tools available can help them figure out what their brain and body need in the moment.

✨ Grab my FREE Superhero Coping Skills Toolbox resource!
It includes 25+ coping strategies kids can practice and use at home, at school, and in the community.

But sometimes having a list of coping skills isn’t quite enough.

Does your child need some extra help with:
⭐ Finding coping strategies that actually work for *them*?
⭐ Knowing when and where to use different skills?
⭐ Understanding why a strategy works sometimes—but not in every environment or situation?
⭐ Finding tools that support their individual neurodiversity needs?
⭐ Recognizing what their body and nervous system are communicating before emotions become overwhelming?

Therapy can help children move beyond simply knowing coping skills to discovering, practicing, and confidently using the tools that work for their unique brain and nervous system.

💙 If your child could use some individualized support and care, feel free to reach out.

Rising Hope – Alton
Heather Spaan, LMSW
🌐 risinghope.com/alton-ia/
💙 facebook.com/risinghope.alton
☎️ 605.494.1500 (Intake)
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Different moments call for different tools—and every child’s toolbox can look a little different. 🦸

Rising Hope provides quality counseling and psychiatric medication management. With 40+ locations and telehealth services across SD, MN, IA, NE, WY, & ND, support is always within reach.

08/11/2026

Help your child feel prepared, supported, and confident for the year ahead.
Schedule today and start the school year with confidence!
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08/02/2026

Many of you know I went to Texas for training. I had the honor of working with a young lad and seeing amazing progress over the week. I have also seen great progress in my kiddos in my office, and I want to share this option with everyone.

Reach out if you think you, your child, or teen would benefit from this method,

🖥️ Risinghope.com/alton-ia/
💙 facebook.com/risinghope.alton
☎️ 605.494.1500 (Intake)
📧 [email protected]

07/29/2026

You deserve support, healing, and a future filled with possibility.
Reach out today - www.risinghope.com

07/28/2026

There is still an opportunity to stop at the fair and pick up some resources and a free fidget. I have attached some resources for those who are busy chasing after kids, animals, or both.

Coloring pages and other activities are also available for bored kids and adults (you are never too old to play).

07/26/2026

See you at O'Brian County Fair!

Free resources and coloring pages.