Porter-Starke Services, Inc.

01/08/2026

Are you 50 or older? Curious about staying healthy? Want to meet new people? Join our WISE program!
Offered by Porter-Starke Services, this educational program includes six lessons that cover a wide range of topics about health and wellness for older adults. Click below for more information and to register!

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The WISE educational program includes six lessons that cover a wide range of topics about health and wellness for older adults. Join us for this fun and engaging program. You'll meet new people and:

12/30/2025

Check-in on your self-care this holiday season.✨

12/23/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season filled with joy, comfort, and peace.

12/17/2025

We know everyone has a unique holiday experience. Here are a few topics and suggestions that can help make your holiday more enjoyable.

• Holiday stress management
• New ways to think about gifting and celebration
• The psychology of generosity and gratitude
• Raising generous, grateful kids
• Looking ahead to the new year

We gathered articles that explore holiday stress management, managing conflict, picking gifts, making resolutions, and more.

12/11/2025

Celebrating 50 Years: A History of Porter-Starke Services

Did you know: In line with national standards, statewide priorities, and local needs, Porter-Starke Services opened our Crisis Center and formed our Mobile Crisis Team, both of which expanded 24/7 crisis care for those experiencing a mental health emergency.

Check out the full timeline of our history at https://www.porterstarke.org/about-us/about!

12/05/2025

We’re very thankful for the USA Prime Midwest Select 13U and 14U Teams for hosting a recent winter gear drive! Their efforts, along with the community’s generous donations, have helped us to provide hats, coats, scarves, gloves, socks, and boots to the people we serve who are in need of these winter essentials.

12/04/2025

Celebrating 50 Years: A History of Porter-Starke Services

Did you know: In 2015, Porter-Starke Services opened Marram Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center providing both primary care and behavioral health services.

Check out the full timeline of our history at https://www.porterstarke.org/about-us/about!

11/27/2025

11/20/2025

Celebrating 50 Years: A History of Porter-Starke Services

Did you know: In 2008, amidst increased availability and use of opioids, Porter-Starke Services successfully advocated for and opened our Recovery Center, making life-saving medication-assisted treatment more accessible.

Check out the full timeline of our history at https://www.porterstarke.org/about-us/about!

11/13/2025

Celebrating 50 Years: A History of Porter-Starke Services

Did you know: In the 1990s, Porter-Starke Services continued to increase outpatient and support services and constructed the Beyond Boundaries low-ropes Challenge Course to offer community groups an experience that encourages positive mental health.

Check out the full timeline of our history at https://www.porterstarke.org/about-us/about!

11/11/2025

We are grateful for all of the volunteers who help make this Thanksgiving Day tradition happen each year! There's still time to sign up and support health and wellness in your community!

The 2025 Valparaiso Turkey Trot is on Thursday November 27, 2025.

11/06/2025

Celebrating 50 Years: A History of Porter-Starke Services

Did you know: In 1983, the Porter-Starke Services Foundation, originally named the Carillon Foundation for Health, was created to secure donations and other private support to strengthen and maintain our services. Today, the Foundation hosts annual events, including the upcoming Valparaiso Turkey Trot, that support the health and wellness of our clients and our community.

Check out the full timeline of our history at https://www.porterstarke.org/about-us/about!