Congressman Mrvan Visits New Porter-Starke Services Crisis Center in Valparaiso

Congressman Mrvan Visits New Porter-Starke Services Crisis Center in Valparaiso 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...

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Women’s Recovery Home provides safe, drug-free environment and holistic approach to treating substance use disorder

Women’s Recovery Home provides safe, drug-free environment and holistic approach to treating substance use disorder 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...

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Top 10 health articles on Valpo.Life in 2023

By: Autum Meyers, Curtis Hankins, Damon Modglin, Garrett Spoor, Jennifer Arzola, Lauren Grasham Last Updated: December 20, 2023

Top 10 health articles on Valpo.Life in 2023 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...

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Porter-Starke’s new Crisis Center promises brighter, healthier future for the community

Porter-Starke’s new Crisis Center promises brighter, healthier future for the community 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...

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Porter-Starke Services races to another successful Turkey Trot

Porter-Starke Services races to another successful Turkey Trot 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...

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, November 23 – November 26

10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, November 23 – November 26 While Thanksgiving is here in the Region, holiday excitement is already building for winter and Christmas! Burn some calories before heading to Thanksgiving at the Turkey Trot and get in some early carols after at one of the many tree lightings...

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Marram Health Center in Hebron celebrates new expansion project

Marram Health Center in Hebron celebrates new expansion project Porter-Starke Services celebrated the expansion of the Marram Health Center in Hebron on Thursday, November 9. Clarence Boykin, vice president of Marram Health Center, is pleased with how the expansion will allow for the organization to provide new...

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