CHRYSALIS HOUSE INC
Building a Community...One Family at a Time
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
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
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.
Domestic Violence Counseling
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.
Employment, Education & Housing
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.
Health & Wellness
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.
Childcare
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.
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
External reviews

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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsNumber 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
Reports and documents
Download strategic planLearn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
To provide a therapeutic milieu in which women and their families will receive comprehensive, intensive treatment for addictions.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
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.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
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.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
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
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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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
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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
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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 directorsas of 09/28/2021
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
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Leadership
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