Moraine House, Inc.
353 W. Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219)464-9983

Fax: (219)531-4809

moraine@comcast.net

Moraine House is incorporated under laws of the state of Indiana as a non-profit organization. Services are provided without regard to race, creed, color, or sexual orientation. Full responsibility for Moraine House total operation is discharged by the Board of Directors (five officers and other members) all of which are elected by voting membership. Moraine House is funded from private sources, United Way, businesses, industry and individuals. Memberships in Moraine House by individuals is encouraged (dues $60.00 per year or $100.00 for couples). Membership dues, including any contributions or donations, are tax deductible to the extent provided under Federal income tax laws.

About History

Porter County, Indiana, in which Moraine House is located, had never had a facility for the treatment of alcoholism — none. Persons needing medical detoxification can be sent to the County hospital, Porter Memorial, or Porter-Starke Center. Medical detoxification requires only five to ten days, after which time the person is released from the hospital and is back “on the streets” – the most critical time of personal recovery from chemical dependency.  This critical time period can pose a severe problem for many recovering chemical dependents, especially in those cases where the individual is unable to return home or is without a home in which to return. In the early weeks and months of recovery it is vitally important for anyone struggling to find a new and chemical-free way of living to be supported in that  effort by an environment which offers understanding and encouragement. Particularly in the early period, a recovering chemically dependent person needs all the positive reinforcement he can get.  Therefore, in the spring of 1976, Moraine House, a non-profit organization, was incorporated to help recovering alcoholics in this critical time period, by providing them with a home in which they can more fully recover before returning to the  outside world.

moraine@comcast.net

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