Overview
Porter Starke Services, located in Portage, Indiana, offers comprehensive support for individuals dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues. They provide specialized care for adults, adolescents, and children, ensuring that their services meet a wide range of needs. Their programs are designed to be accessible to the community, with the facility accepting most major insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare, and offering a sliding scale fee structure. This sliding fee system provides discounts based on the client’s family income and size, making treatment more affordable for those in need. Additionally, they welcome walk-ins, facilitating easy access to their services.
The facility focuses on care coordination and a variety of counseling services, providing both individual and group therapy sessions. While their outpatient addiction treatment is available for individuals aged 18 and older, they also offer referrals to residential and acute care programs at their nearby locations for those requiring more intensive support. Group therapy, including 12-Step-based sessions, is available depending on demand and availability, helping clients integrate into supportive peer networks as part of their recovery journey.
For those seeking medication management, Porter Starke Services has an on-site pharmacy and offers psychiatric care for both adults and youth, including crisis intervention. The facility features an opiate replacement program for clients struggling with opioid dependence, where personalized treatment plans may include methadone maintenance or Suboxone induction and maintenance under the close supervision of medical professionals.
Feedback from clients regarding Porter Starke Services has been mixed. While some express frustration with wait times and aspects of the care quality, others praise the dedication of the staff and the positive impact the clinic has had on their lives. Despite differing experiences, many find value in the resources and support offered through their comprehensive treatment programs.
Porter Starke Services at a Glance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Private health insurance
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
Assessments
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
Age Groups
- Seniors or older adults
- Children/adolescents
- Young adults
- Adults
- Seniors
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Court-ordered outpatient treatment
- Diet and exercise counseling
- Family psychoeducation
- Illness management and recovery
Accreditations
State mental health department:
State mental health department accreditation refers to the process of evaluating and certifying the quality and standards of a state's mental health department, ensuring that it provides high-quality services and meets specific criteria for mental health care. The accreditation process is performed by a third-party organization and helps to improve the overall care and treatment of individuals with mental health conditions.
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF):
Established in 1966, the non-profit organization known as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) has a dedicated focus on accrediting rehabilitation organizations. CARF's primary mission is to assist service providers, particularly rehabilitation facilities, in upholding and promoting the highest standards of care.
Treatment At Porter Starke Services
Treatment Conditions
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Care Levels
- Outpatient
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Aftercare
Treatment Modalities
- Individual psychotherapy
- Couples/family therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment
Ancillary Services
Languages
- Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Spanish
Additional Services
- Pharmacotherapies administered during treatment
- Mentoring/peer support
- Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
Special Programs
- Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
- Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
- Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis
- Clients who have experienced trauma
Contact Information
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