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Porter-Starke Services has been at the forefront of behavioral healthcare since 1975. Over the years, changes have happened all around us; in the community, in the field of mental and behavioral health, and in the way we all think about and increasingly appreciate the importance of mental wellness in our daily lives.

Adapting to these changes has been both a challenge and an opportunity for our organization to evolve. Porter-Starke Services has added locations, changed programs and partnered with other organizations to improve access to mental and behavioral health services and enhance the overall level of care. In doing so, all of these changes perfectly illustrate the one aspect of the organization that will never change: it's commitment and dedication to the individuals the organization serves and the community around us.

Leadership Life with Matt Burden

Leadership Life with Matt Burden

Matthew Burden, Ph.D. President/CEO Matt organizes and plans for the long-term vision of the organization and oversees all day-to-day operations. Prior to his position as President/CEO of Porter-Starke Services, Matt served as Chief Executive Officer at the Swanson Center for 8 years. Matt holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Loyola University Chicago and has held academic and research/faculty positions at University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences. Like and subscribe! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social and our websites! -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreatNews.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/NWI.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/Valpo.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/Portage.Life/ https://www.facebook.com/LaPorteCounty.Life/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatnews.life/?hl=en -Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatnewslife?lang=en The Life Sites: NWI.Life: https://nwi.life/ Valpo.Life: https://valpo.life/ LaporteCounty.Life: https://laportecounty.life/ Portage.Life: https://portage.life/ GreatNewsLife looks to form positive, online communities centered around the idea that, given the option, viewers prefer to see all the good things going on in their community, as opposed to negative news. Here you’ll find exclusively positive, hyper-local stories, features, and news touting everything exceptional about the communities that make up Northwest Indiana. We invite you to partake in the Region’s only source for all-positive news, all the time. Watch it. Love it. Share it.
Porter-Starke Celebrates 35 Years at Movies in the Park

Porter-Starke Celebrates 35 Years at Movies in the Park

Thirty-five years later and numerous families and individuals who have been helped through their services, Porter-Starke Services celebrates its 35th anniversary at Movies in the Park on Tuesday, July 14, 2010. Oddly enough, the same year Porter-Starke opened was when the first ever summer "blockbuster" movie, Jaws, showed all over movie theatres in America. So the Spielberg classic was shown to a couple hundred Valpo residents who relaxed amidst a beautiful evening sunset.
Porter Starke Profile Video

Porter Starke Profile Video

Ideas In Motion Media Sits Down With Rocky Rocky Schiralli, President/CEO of Porter-Starke Services
Porter-Starke Expands, Becomes More Available

Porter-Starke Expands, Becomes More Available

On Tuesday, June 22, 2010, Porter-Starke Services held a ribbon cutting event in partnership with the Portage Chamber of Commerce in celebration of their new Portage facility. President and CEO of Porter-Starke Services, Rocco Schiralli, said, "I think the opening of this building symbolizes many things. One thing is our commitment to the community of Portage." Porter-Starke will be able to expand many of their services because of the new facility and increase their ability to take in new clients.

Third Annual Stars Over Valpo Lets Local Musicians Shine Bright

By: Anna Hanson Last Updated: March 30, 2015

Third Annual Stars Over Valpo Lets Local Musicians Shine Bright Whether or not everyone’s aware of it, the region holds an incredible amount of talent within it’s borders, and sometimes there’s an opportunity to witness it first hand. On Sunday night that opportunity arose. Valpo’s own 98.3 WVLP radio...

Selection Show Party to Be Held Sunday Night; NCAA Tournament Page Unveiled

By: Valparaiso University Last Updated: March 12, 2015

Selection Show Party to Be Held Sunday Night; NCAA Tournament Page Unveiled The Valparaiso University Alumni Association invites fans to join the Crusaders on Selection Sunday as they find out their opponent and destination for the 2015 NCAA Tournament. The viewing party will be held in the Ballrooms of the Harre Union on...

Michigan City to Host Public Press Conference on New Police Station

By: Michigan City Last Updated: February 24, 2015

Michigan City to Host Public Press Conference on New Police Station Mayor Ron Meer will be holding a public press conference at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, February 27, 2015, to discuss the scheduled timeline and plans for the construction of the new Michigan City Police Station. Mayor Ron Meer, Police Chief Mark Swistek...

Reserve Your Ad in the Hobart Chamber’s “Shop Local Spring 2015”

By: Hobart Chamber of Commerce Last Updated: February 19, 2015

Reserve Your Ad in the Hobart Chamber’s “Shop Local Spring 2015” The Shop Local Spring 2015 "Business Expo" Edition is coming soon! The publication will feature Business Expo exhibitor list, specials & coupons, spring cleanup & cooking tips from local experts, Mother's Day shopping wish list & buying...

Portage High School Math Students Use iPads to Solve Problems

By: Portage Township School Corporation Last Updated: February 12, 2015

Portage High School Math Students Use iPads to Solve Problems Mr. Hodges’ Mod 7/8 Algebra 1 class uses Ipads to work problems using the ScreenChomp whiteboard app and solve problems on IXL.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Geography Bee Winners

By: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Last Updated: February 6, 2015

Thomas Jefferson Middle School held their annual Geography Bee. 17 contestants from grades 6-8 competed. 7th Grader Carter Walworth(L) is the Champion and will represent our school when he tries to qualify for the State National Geographic Bee...

Porter-Starke Services to host Learn@Lunch on February 17, 2015

By: Porter-Starke Services Last Updated: February 5, 2015

Porter-Starke Services to host Learn@Lunch on February 17, 2015 On Tuesday, February 17, Porter-Starke Services will host its Learn@Lunch series with an informative educational lecture entitled, "Self-Forgiveness" from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM at Porter-Starke Services located at 3176 Lancer Street in Portage. Kyle...

By: Kaitlin Edquist Last Updated: January 13, 2015

#1StudentNWI: La Porte High School’s January Good News Big Event-Silent Night BasketballOn Friday, December 12, the LPHS gymnasium was completely silent. This was because of the Silent Night event during the girls' varsity basketball game against Merrillville. The audience stayed completely quiet until...

Westville Compost Site Closing for the 2014 Season

By: La Porte County Solid Waste District Last Updated: December 16, 2014

The last day of the 2014 season for public access to the compost site at Westville Correctional Facility will be Friday, Dec. 19, the La Porte County Solid Waste District announced. The site will reopen Jan. 5 for regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 11...

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