Chrysalis House Inc

Chrysalis House Healthy Start is a statewide community housing program for pregnant non-violent offenders created by the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and the Archdiocese of Baltimore.  Chrysalis House Healthy Start is a highly structured program aimed at providing comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and transitional services for pregnant offenders. This is not a locked facility. Our aim is to prevent recidivism to multiple high cost service systems.

Services:

• Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessment

• Addiction and Mental Health Assessment and Treatment

• Prenatal Care

• Parenting Skills

• Life Skills Education and Training

• Employment/Vocational Training Referrals

• Nursing Services with referrals to Medical Services

• Child Care

• Health Education Program Goals

• Decreased Involvement and Exposure to Crime and Violence

• Reducing/Eliminating Drug and Alcohol use

• Improving Mental and Physical health

• Increasing the Number of Safe and Healthy Pregnancies

• Preventing the Intergenerational Cycle of Addiction and Abuse

• Advocating for Healthy Lifestyles, Sober Living and Successful Parenting

 

Admission Program Eligibility and Referral:

Judges, state's attorney, defense attorneys, parole and probation officers, jail and corrections case managers and other service provider advocates may refer women to the Chrysalis House Healthy Start program.

 Participants must meet the following criteria:

• Pregnant and planning to keep the baby

• 18 years or Older

• Agreement from the state to nolle pros, offer a stet or release on parole or probation

• Not charged or serving sentence for crime of violence

• Free from detainers, outstanding warrants or consecutive sentences to impede admission

• Agree to sign Consent for Treatment and Release of Confidential Information forms

• Amenable to treatment and services at level of supervision required by the program

• Willing to participate in aftercare research and follow-up to evaluate program's effectiveness

Primary Focus of the Provider

• Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse

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Type of Care

• Mental health treatment

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Facility Type

• Residential treatment center (RTC) for adults

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Treatment Approaches

• Group therapy
• Cognitive/behavioral therapy
• Dialectical behavioral therapy
• Behavior modification
• Integrated dual disorders treatment
• Trauma therapy
• Psychotropic medication

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Facility Smoking Policy

• Smoking not permitted
• Smoking permitted in designated area

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Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, etc.)

• Residential

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Facility Operation (e.g. Private, Public)

• Private organization

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Payment/Insurance Accepted

• Cash or self-payment
• Other State funds
• County or local government funds

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Emergency Mental Health Services

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Payment Assistance Available

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Language Services

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Special Programs/Groups Offered

• Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
• Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) clients
• Veterans
• Military families
• Clients referred from the court/judicial system
• Persons with HIV or AIDS
• Persons who have experienced trauma
• Persons with serious mental illness (SMI)
• Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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Ancillary Services

• Case management
• Diet and exercise counseling
• Education services
• Family psychoeducation
• Housing services
• Illness management and recovery
• Legal advocacy
• Nicotine replacement therapy
• Psychosocial rehabilitation services
• Screening for tobacco use
• Suicide prevention services
• Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling
• Vocational rehabilitation services

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Age Groups Accepted

• Young adults
• Adults

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Gender Accepted

• Female

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Exclusive Services

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