While a crisis can be difficult to predict, knowing where to go during it doesn’t need to be. Porter-Starke Services’ Crisis Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and offers calm, qualified care to patients no matter where they fall on...

Congressman Frank J. Mrvan (D IN-01) visited with representatives from Porter-Starke Services, a not-for-profit Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) in Northwest Indiana, this past Friday to discuss the organization’s new Crisis Center located at...

The hand dealt to us in life isn’t always the one we want to play. Whether that’s growing up with frequent exposure to substances or finding oneself in abusive situations, it can be difficult to find a way out.  For women in the...

One of our favorite things to do at GreatNews.Life is to get together with partners, community members, or organizations to share good news in a way that is fresh and exciting. That often comes through as a video! Being able to film what’s...

There have been a wide variety of businesses, organizations, and communities that have been giving back to others and making the Region the best place it can be. Northwest Indiana continues to grow and prosper due to the determination and relentless...

If previous years taught us anything, it’s to prioritize our wellbeing and take care of ourselves through difficult times. Each year brings new stressors and challenges, but being able to take a look at your health and make changes that promote...

Porter-Starke Services continues to adapt and grow its programs to better meet the needs of our community. On Thursday, November 30, Porter-Starke held an exciting ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the construction of its new Valparaiso Crisis...

Porter-Starke Services hosted another successful Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk to the delight of runners, residents, and supporters. The Thanksgiving tradition, done to raise money to support Porter-Starke’s mission, always sees large crowds of...