Porter-Starke Services Recovery Center
2507 Cumberland Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Porter-Starke Services is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community mental health center dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Northwest Indiana through prevention, treatment, education, and research, with a vision of inspiring people to advance the health, balance, and hope of our community.
Celebrating over 50 years of service, the organization operates as a state-certified Community Mental Health Center and a Federally Qualified Health Center through its Marram Health Center locations in Gary, Hebron, Portage, and Valparaiso, providing a full continuum of evidence-based care tailored to individual needs.
Serving adults, families, adolescents, and children facing mental health or substance abuse issues across offices in Valparaiso, Portage, Knox, La Porte, Gary, and Hebron, Porter-Starke Services offers compassionate, customized services including individual and group therapy by licensed masters-level therapists, comprehensive addiction treatment with options like methadone maintenance, counseling, and women's recovery housing, psychiatric services encompassing medication management, care coordination, and residential programs, as well as 24/7 crisis care through its Crisis Center, Mobile Crisis Team, Emergency Services, and Inpatient Care Center for acute stabilization and treatment.
What we treat
Treatment & Programs
Levels of Care
Porter-Starke Services Recovery Center supports a broad continuum of care, transitioning clients from short-term stabilization at their 16-bed inpatient facility down to regular outpatient counseling. They also operate structured residential programs, including a dedicated women's home, to build lasting stability.
Therapies
Treatment here incorporates both individual and structured group counseling led by licensed, masters-level therapists. Medication management is also a core component of their approach, supported by a full on-site pharmacy to seamlessly blend clinical therapy with medical psychiatric care.
Addictions
The specialized opiate program is designed specifically for adults fighting dependence, offering targeted treatment for heroin, codeine, and prescription painkiller addictions. For those facing chronic substance use, this Northwest Indiana provider integrates comprehensive counseling with both medical and residential support.
Conditions
Clinicians at Porter-Starke Services Recovery Center handle a wide spectrum of needs, from temporary emotional challenges to chronic mental illness and acute mental health crises. Finding the right diagnosis is a priority, allowing the psychiatric team to deliver fully customized treatment plans.
Issues
Dedicated care coordination helps clients navigate the overwhelming demands of daily life that often accompany severe mental health struggles. Staff members actively assist with case management, finding supportive housing, and linking families to local social service organizations to alleviate everyday stressors.
Programs
Medical directors closely supervise the opiate replacement tracks, blending methadone or suboxone maintenance with essential life-skills counseling. Their community-focused philosophy heavily influences a certified behavioral health clinic model that prioritizes evidence-based best practices.
On-site
Amenities
Those staying in the residential housing or the women's recovery home benefit from a secure, supportive living environment designed for healing. The inpatient care center in Valparaiso operates as a specialized, self-contained setting equipped to deliver 24-hour attention in a calming, confidential space.
Coverage
Payment
Financial accessibility remains a major priority, with the billing department accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and major commercial plans like Anthem, Aetna, and Cigna. For those without coverage, the administrative staff utilizes a transparent sliding-fee scale based entirely on family size and income level.
Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.
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Who We Serve
Welcoming individuals from across Northwest Indiana, this community provider formally treats adults, families, adolescents, and young children. Dedicated services like the women’s recovery housing support specific groups, while the secure acute crisis center focuses strictly on adults aged 18 and older.
Additional Services
A standout feature of this organization is their 24/7 mobile crisis team, which travels directly into the community to de-escalate urgent situations and provide immediate support. Thorough assessment and evaluation services, along with ongoing psychiatric check-ins, complete the clinical picture for each individual.
About
Facility Info
Operating as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Porter-Starke Services Recovery Center has supported the wellness of the Valparaiso, Indiana region for over half a century. They function as both a state-certified community mental health center and a federally qualified health center.
Credentials
Accreditations
This community center holds full accreditation from CARF, reflecting a deep commitment to high-quality behavioral health standards. They are also officially licensed through the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addictions.
- 2507 Cumberland Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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