Chrysalis House Healthy Start

Established in 1986, Chrysalis House is one of a few residential recovery centers in Maryland that allows women to bring their children with them, removing a barrier to seeking treatment. Chrysalis House Healthy Start treats women aged 18 or older who are pregnant or have a child under 3 and have substance use or mental health conditions. They offer community‑based housing blending a safe, sober living environment with supportive, holistic recovery services.
They use active, trauma‑informed care, including a recovery capital assessment, personalized service plans, and behavioral health therapy. Their whole-person support also offers prenatal and mother‑child medical visits, parenting training, life‑skills education, case management, and in‑house AA meetings. These services help women build strength, gain parenting skills, improve health, and reach independence.
Healthy Start gives women safe, secure private living space with scheduled transportation during business hours. They also offer childcare and included meals, helping women and their children thrive long-term.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Chrysalis House Healthy Start provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Women Pregnant Women Women only

Start Your Journey — (833) 567-5838

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Chrysalis House Healthy Start offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 6 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Chrysalis House Healthy Start works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

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