Adult Chemical Dependency & Addictions Program

Porter-Starke Services recognizes addiction to alcohol and other drugs as a primary, chronic and progressive disease that can be identified, diagnosed and treated through client and family-centered treatment. The Chemical Dependency & Addictions Program provides the necessary services to begin the recovery process and help individuals lead healthy and productive lifestyles.

Chemical dependency is characterized by a tendency toward relapse and denial of the disease. It is vital to confront denial and motivate an individual's investment in treatment and recovery. Intervention by family members and others close to the individual can lead toward recovery while engaging others in the treatment process.

The principles of Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Alanon, and other 12-step self-help groups are also recognized by Porter-Starke Services as exceptional tools for recovery.

About the Program

Recovery from chemical dependency requires total abstinence from all mood-altering chemicals. The sole exception is that of the dually-diagnosed person whose care and recovery require the benefit of prescribed psychotropic medication with case management services.

We accept men and women, ages 18 and over. Those under 18 considered on an individual basis. Each client's treatment is based upon individualized needs and problems, but can include:

Clinical Activities

• evaluation
• referral
• psychological testing
• treatment planning (progress evaluation and review sessions)
• individual, group, and family therapies
• psychiatric and/or psychological consultation
• intervention by the clinical team
• discharge and after-care planning
• opiate replacement medication through the Recovery Center

Educational Activities

• stress management
• skill-building communication groups
• alternative ways to have fun
• relapse prevention
• problem solving
• self-help recovery groups

Porter-Starke Services offers:

• Cost-effective Treatment
• 12 Step Oriented
• Professional Help
• Chemical Dependency Education
• 72 Hours Program
• ICAADA Certified Staff
• Intense Support System
• Graduate Volunteer Support
• Family Focus

Program Costs

The $40 per hour cost may be covered by insurance. Clients with insurance must first pay their deductible amount. Payment is required as services are rendered. Additional reduction of cost and pay plans can be arranged for those clients with financial hardships. Visa and MasterCard accepted.

Hours

The program includes 72 treatment hours with clients participating a minimum of 12 hours, or three evenings, per week. We are open three evenings per week at our Valparaiso, Portage and Knox locations for client scheduling flexibility. Clients also participate in the Family Program on the first and third Mondays at the Valparaiso office.

Porter-Starke Services/Porter County Jail Chemical Dependency & Addictions Program

In 2002, Porter-Starke Services partnered with the Porter County Sheriff's Department to provide a cognitive-behavioral treatment program for the male and female inmates at the Porter County Jail. This program assists the incarcerated individuals in overcoming their chemical dependency and addiction while strengthening the community.

The Chemical Dependency and Addiction Program serves as a foundation for recovery that the inmates can carry with them upon release from the jail. For more information on chemical dependency, visit the following site:

National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency