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Porter Starke Services Inc

3176 Lancer Street, Portage, IN 46368

2.6 60 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care3 programsOutpatient
Payment7 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesTeens & adultsAll genders
MATOfferedBuprenorphine, Naltrexone
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationCARFIndependent quality review

StartDrugRehab Score

Our 10-point score combines licensing and accreditation, the levels of care and payment options this facility reports, and patient ratings from Google and StartDrugRehab.com reviewers. Paid or claimed listings never change a score. Read full methodology

How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation1.2 / 1.8
Levels of care0.6 / 2.1
Patient ratings0 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.6 / 0.6

Patient ratings use 60 Google reviews (2.6★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.

About Porter Starke Services Inc

Porter Starke Services Inc is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Portage, Indiana, located at 3176 Lancer Street.

Levels of care offered here include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for seniors or older adults.

Porter Starke Services Inc is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Medications used

  • Disulfiram
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Clonidine
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Accepted
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesAccepted
State-Funded / Low-CostAccepted

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

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How Porter Starke Services Inc compares

    Closest alternatives

    1. New Beginnings Counseling IncValparaiso · 2.4 mi · Outpatient
    2. Semoran Treatment Center – Metro Treatment of Gary LPGary · 5.6 mi · Detox, MAT, IOP
    3. NorthShore Health CentersChesterton · 7 mi · MAT, IOP, Outpatient

    Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.

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    Who they serve & support services

    Specialized groups

    • Seniors or older adults

    Recovery support

    • Self-help groups
    • Housing services
    • Assistance with obtaining social services
    • Recovery coach
    • Mentoring/peer support

    Counseling & education

    • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
    • Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
    • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
    • Substance use disorder education
    • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
    • Individual counseling
    • Group counseling
    • Family counseling
    • Marital/couples counseling

    Ancillary services

    • Case management service
    • Domestic violence services, including family or partner
    • Early intervention for HIV
    • Mental health services
    • Social skills development
    • Transportation assistance
    • Integrated primary care services
    • Suicide prevention services
    Licensing & accreditationState substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
    Ages acceptedChildren/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
    Operated byPrivate non-profit organization

    Treatment access in Porter County, IN

    9Treatment facilities
    1Offer detox
    5Buprenorphine or methadone
    0Offer 24-hour care

    Porter County, IN has 9 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 175,860 residents. 1 facility in the county list detox services. It is one of 5 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county. 21 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 11.9 per 100,000 residents, compared with 21.3 statewide.

    Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.

    Location

    Address3176 Lancer Street
    Portage, IN 46368
    Facility's own phone219-762-9557
    Websiteporterstarke.org

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    Questions about Porter Starke Services Inc

    What services does Porter Starke Services Inc offer?

    Porter Starke Services Inc lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

    Does Porter Starke Services Inc accept insurance?

    According to SAMHSA data, Porter Starke Services Inc accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.

    Does Porter Starke Services Inc offer detox?

    Porter Starke Services Inc does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.

    Is Porter Starke Services Inc accredited?

    Yes. Porter Starke Services Inc reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.

    Who does Porter Starke Services Inc treat?

    Porter Starke Services Inc accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include seniors or older adults.

    How many addiction treatment programs are in Porter County, IN?

    Porter County, IN has 9 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 175,860 residents: 1 list detox services, 5 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

    What are the closest alternatives to Porter Starke Services Inc?

    The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are New Beginnings Counseling Inc (Valparaiso, 2.4 miles), Semoran Treatment Center – Metro Treatment of Gary LP (Gary, 5.6 miles), and NorthShore Health Centers (Chesterton, 7 miles). Distances are straight-line.

    What is Porter Starke Services Inc's Google rating?

    Porter Starke Services Inc has a 2.6-star rating from 60 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

    How do I get admitted to Porter Starke Services Inc or a similar program?

    Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Porter Starke Services Inc directly at 219-762-9557. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Porter Starke Services Inc. Our helpline is not affiliated with Porter Starke Services Inc.

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    Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of porterstarke.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Porter Starke Services Inc.