Porter-Starke Services, Inc.

06/04/2026

Anxiety can be a normal response to stress with feelings of unease, worry, nervousness, or tension. But sometimes these feelings last longer, grow more severe, or interfere with daily living, schoolwork, activities or relationships.

If you think you are experiencing anxiety, call us at 219.531.3500.

Anxiety is treatable. And early care greatly improves recovery.

Celebrating 50 years of changing lives, promoting health, creating balance, and building hope.

05/28/2026

Our Recovery Center provides medication-assisted treatment to people who are dependent on opiates. With locations in both Valparaiso and La Porte, our qualified staff help clients achieve long-term success through an approach that combines medication, therapy, and support.

If you or someone you know can benefit from Recovery Center services, call us at 219.476.4520 to schedule an assessment.

Celebrating 50 years of changing lives, promoting health, creating balance, and building hope.

05/18/2026

Join us on Wednesday, June 17th at Valparaiso University for the 2026 Living Health, Balance & Hope Symposium!

This year’s presenters, Amanda Zelechoski, JD, Ph.D. and Sripriya Chari, Ph.D., will expand your understanding of trauma and how it can connect with psychosis. They will also help to discover paths for providing effective and compassionate support and treatment.

Learn more and register today!

Join me at the 2026 Living Health • Balance • Hope Symposium

05/14/2026

We are happy to support Community Change Center: We Are One and the important work they do in our community!

Thank you to Porter Starke and their Life. On Purpose program for being the newest sponsor of the Fresh Starts Food Truck! Sponsorship allows us to maintain an emergency fund to support our clients in times of crisis. Thank you for your generosity and support of second chances and wellness in our community!

05/08/2026

Did you know Porter-Starke Services offers whole-person care? Both our Valparaiso and Portage offices include a Marram Health Center location to conveniently connect you with primary care services. That means both your mental and physical health care needs can be met in one place!

Meet Erica Corradino, one of our dedicated Family Nurse Practitioners serving the Northwest Indiana community at our Portage location! She is accepting new patients and walk-ins are welcome.

To schedule an appointment, call 219.763.8870 today!

04/28/2026

The Inpatient Care Center at Porter-Starke Services provides acute psychiatric and therapeutic care in a secured setting for adults age 18+ who are experiencing a mental, emotional, or behavioral episode or crisis. Available 24/7/365, this short-term care option (often three to five days) helps a person in crisis to stabilize so that they can begin and benefit from outpatient and aftercare services that support their ongoing health and wellness.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call our 24/7 Crisis Line at 219.476.4523 or come to our 24/7 Crisis Center, located at 2301 Cumberland Drive in Valparaiso.

04/22/2026

A person experiencing a mental health emergency, crisis, or episode may have thoughts or behaviors that interfere with their daily living or functioning. They need immediate and careful attention by trained mental health professionals.

At Porter-Starke Services, we provide a range of care and treatment designed specifically to help people experiencing a crisis, including our Crisis Center, Inpatient Care Center, and Mobile Crisis Team.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call our 24/7 Crisis Line at 219.476.4523 or come to our 24/7 Crisis Center, located at 2301 Cumberland Drive in Valparaiso.

04/09/2026

If you know someone in recovery, supporting their mental health makes a difference.

04/02/2026

Are you noticing changes in your thoughts, moods, or behavior? Don’t wait to seek help. Early care makes a difference and can greatly improve recovery.

Call us at 219.531.3500 to schedule your appointment today.

03/26/2026

With the guidance of a therapist, people can begin to address and resolve challenges they face. Talking with a therapist can help people develop coping skills, improve self-awareness, reduce symptoms, and function better in daily life.

For more information about therapy or to begin services, call 219.531.3500.