Porter-Starke Services is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community mental health center with offices in Northwest Indiana, including Valparaiso, Portage, Knox, and La Porte. We are licensed through the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addictions and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and are accredited by the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
Porter-Starke Services is also a Federally Qualified Health Center, operating Marram Health Center in Gary, Hebron, Portage, and Valparaiso.
Dedicated to Your Wellbeing
Our full continuum of care serves adults, families, adolescents, and children with mental health or substance abuse issues. We treat all clients on individual plans of care, tailored to specific needs.
As a state-certified Community Mental Health Center, Porter-Starke Services has also been developing and implementing the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic treatment model of evidence-based best practices that fit national standards. In 2023, a Community Health Needs Assessment was conducted to provide a data-driven understanding of the health needs in our community.
Caring for You
We offer a full continuum of care, from prevention and early intervention to treatment and recovery support. Our team of therapists, psychiatrists, and care professionals works together to deliver:
• Mental health counseling
• Psychiatric services and medication management
• Substance use treatment
• Crisis and community based care
Our approach focuses on the whole person, helping individuals build stability, resilience, and healthier lives.
A Trusted Community Partner
Mission
Porter-Starke Services is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community through prevention, treatment, education, and research.
Vision
Inspiring people to advance the health, balance, and hope of our community.
Annual Report
To learn more about how we are continuing to grow our services to care for our community, review our FY2025 Annual Report.
Our Leadership
To learn more about our leadership team and their history with the organization, review their brief bios here.
