CHRYSALIS HOUSE INC

Building a Community...One Family at a Time

Lexington, KY   |  https://chrysalishouse.org

Mission

To provide family-oriented treatment for women with substance use disorders.

Ruling year info

1983

Executive Director

Ms. Kama McKinney

Main address

1589 Hill Rise Drive

Lexington, KY 40504 USA

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EIN

61-1012290

NTEE code info

Alcohol, Drug and Substance Abuse, Dependency Prevention and Treatment (F20)

Family Services (P40)

Housing Search Assistance (L30)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Chrysalis House, Inc. is a Behavioral Health Service Organization (BHSO) and licensed as an Alcohol and Other Drug Entity (AODE) to provide Residential/Transitional Treatment for Substance Use Disorders. Chrysalis House, Inc. residential program is accredited by CARF and certified by ASAM for 3.5 and 3.1 levels of care. The population of focus is pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorders. Chrysalis House’s primary objective is to improve outcomes for women with substance use disorders and their children. To accomplish this objective, a strong core design is used to include approaches, interventions, and services effective in reaching and retaining women. Chrysalis House considers the needs of women in all aspects of program design and delivery and is the only facility in Fayette County in which mothers can bring their babies to treatment with them.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Women's treatment for substance use disorders

Chrysalis House serves pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorders. At admission each woman will receive a thorough assessment of her particular needs and a treatment plan is developed. Chrysalis House uses a multi-disciplinary team approach led by a medical director and a professional mental health therapist specializing in the integrated treatment of substance use disorders. Other members of the team may include a case manager, registered nurse, domestic violence counselor, admissions and transitions coordinator who oversees housing and budgeting, and a job readiness coordinator who oversees education and employment.

Population(s) Served
Substance abusers
Women and girls

Substance use disorders is highly correlated with violence against women as both a contributing factor as well as a debilitating effect. The Domestic Violence Program fits within the Chrysalis House philosophy of a holistic treatment approach and provides a unique and significant role within the state and country, allowing for education and empowerment, as well as safety and sobriety to be addressed.

Population(s) Served
Substance abusers
Women and girls

Basic Skills: Chrysalis House patients have varying degrees of abilities and each class is tailored to meet each of their needs. If a patient has not finished her high school education, they are encouraged to earn their GED. GED tutoring is offered in each subject by community volunteers. Patients also participate in basic and advanced computer skills.  
 Job Club: Each patient is prepared for entry into the work force. Volunteers and staff from partnering agencies conduct mock interviews in preparation for job interviews.
Vocational Services: Each patient is assessed on job interest and aptitude so she can be matched with a job that fits her skill set. Chrysalis House provides placement assistance, and has a strong relationship with area employers. 

Population(s) Served
Substance abusers
Women and girls

Wellness programming for women is imperative for overall recovery. Women are typically admitted to residential treatment in a debilitated emotional and physical state, often with few life skills. Chrysalis House will provide the necessary medical and dental care. In addition, the women will be offered a chance to engage, grow and thrive through cultural activities, they will become educated about proper nutrition and given the opportunity to cook with fresh fruits and vegetables, they will reap the benefits of exercise and relaxation techniques, and they will partake in gardening activities which foster a sense of pride and accomplishment.

Population(s) Served
Substance abusers
Women and girls

Community Action Council has a Prep Academy for children ages 0-3 onsite at the Chrysalis Community Center allowing women in our residential treatment program to access childcare for their children.

Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people
Non-adult children

Where we work

Accreditations

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) - Behavioral Health 2016

ASAM Certification for 3.5 and 3.1 Levels of Care 2020

Awards

Affiliations & memberships

United Way Member Agency 1983

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of pregnant women abstaining from illicit drug use

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Women and girls, Adults, Substance abusers

Related Program

Women's treatment for substance use disorders

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Decreasing

Context Notes

Chrysalis House’s comprehensive treatment program addresses the multiple needs of substance using women in a family-centered treatment model

Number of clients who report a greater sense of purpose and improved overall wellness

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Women and girls, Adults, Substance abusers

Related Program

Health & Wellness

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Decreasing

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

To provide a therapeutic milieu in which women and their families will receive comprehensive, intensive treatment for addictions.

As Chrysalis House works toward achieving its goal, the agency is committed to the principles of continuous performance improvement in all our programs, services, and operations.  For service delivery improvement, our data collection system includes indicators in each of the following four domains: Effectiveness of Services – how well the programs worked and the results achieved. Outcomes for the persons served are most often represented in this domain. Efficiency of Services – the relationship between the outcomes and the resources used. Service Access – the organization’s capacity to provide services to those who desire them. Feedback from Persons Served and Other Stakeholders – the experiences of the persons served and others (for example, families, referral sources, or payers with an interest in the mission of the organization) with the organization.

Chrysalis House collects data for analysis from all persons served. Data collection and analysis will be used to monitor business and service delivery performance indicators. A.    Data may be collected on either the total population or a representational sample.B.    Data per person served may be collected at admission, at intervals during treatment episode, at discharge/transfer, and at six-month follow-up.C.   Data will be analyzed to address the effectiveness of services, the efficiency of services, accessibility of services, and satisfaction of clients and other stakeholders.D.    Specific data that may be collected, analyzed, and reviewed at different points in time internally or externally by program (grant) evaluators are described in the following table.

138 women admitted to residential treatment at in 2020  60% of women reported heroin or other opiate as their primary drug of choice 37% started using heroin between age 21-25. 29 was avg. age at admission 47% pregnant at admission 83% had one or more prior treatment episodes. In 2020, a total of 251 women were added to our wait list, of those, 105 were pregnant. The 160 women discharged from residential treatment in 2020, had an average length of stay of 107 days. Those who successfully completed residential treatment had an average length of stay of 160 days.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • Who are the people you serve with your mission?

    Adult pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorders.

  • How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?

    Paper surveys, Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Case management notes,

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals,

  • What significant change resulted from feedback?

    The patients surveyed indicated a need for more clinical services after leaving residential treatment. Chrysalis House expanded our continuum of care by establishing an outpatient office with clinical and case management services for patients in aftercare.

  • With whom is the organization sharing feedback?

    The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our community partners,

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive,

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, It is difficult to get honest feedback from the people we serve, It is difficult to identify actionable feedback,

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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CHRYSALIS HOUSE INC

Board of directors
as of 9/28/2021
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Ms. Nanci House

Vanita Allen

Community Volunteer

Sue Chenault

Real Estate Appraiser

John Cole

Attorney

Diane Curry

Community Volunteer

Nanci House

Attorney

Lindy Karns

CPA

Robert May

Trent Capital Management

Angela Rice

Community Volunteer

George Ross

Licensed Psychologist

Rowena Ruff

Investment Officer

Neal Vaughan

Community Volunteer

Sarah Clay

Community Volunteer

Ann Sturgill

Retired Attorney

Lindsay Hughes Thurston

District Court Judge

William Drake

Drake, Marcum and Associates, LLC

Kristen Lawson

Community Volunteer

Vitale Buford

Wellness Coach

Anne Vanmeter-Leake

Community Volunteer

Laura Boison

Market President

Melissa Moore Murphy

Attorney

Andrew Isaac

Amanda Helmbrecht

Nurse

Susan Slade

Child Psychiatrist

Opa Johnson

Eileen O'Brien

Attorney

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 09/28/2021

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data