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Chrysalis House Healthy Start

Substance Use and Mental Health

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Residential

Primary Level of Care

Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.

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Insurance

Provider's Policy

Chrysalis House only accepts those covered by Medicaid. If you have coverage, your time with us will have no cost for you. If you are uninsured, we can help you apply for Medicaid.

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.

Gain Confidence and Skills for a Healthy Future

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.

Grow in a Secure, Family-Friendly Setting

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.

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AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
4500 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions....

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Accreditation
CARF

CARF Accredited

CARF stands for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. It's an independent, non-profit organization that provides accreditation services for a variety of healthcare services. To be accredited means that the program meets their standards for quality, effectiveness, and person-centered care.

Typical Program Length
30+ days
Founded in 1986
40 years in business
Conditions We Treat
Anxiety, Depression, Perinatal Mental Health, Trauma
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Co-Occurring Disorders, Drug Addiction
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How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Provider's Policy: Chrysalis House only accepts those covered by Medicaid. If you have coverage, your time with us will have no cost for you. If you are uninsured, we can help you apply for Medicaid.
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Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

Estimated Cash Pay Rate

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If you are not using insurance, the pricing listed below is an estimate of the cash pay rate.
30+ days
No cost for Medicaid recipients
(410) 483-8870
Care Options

Levels of Care

Substance use and mental health issues can occur simultaneously or as primary conditions. Effective treatment explores how mental health conditions contribute to addiction, and vice-versa. Many rehabs treat substance use disorders and mental health conditions with personalized care plans.
Detox
Not Offered at This Center
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Residential
Residential programs for substance use and mental health with structured care and 24/7 monitoring. Treatment takes place on-site, with behavioral health professionals often providing care in group, individual, and family settings.
Sober Living
Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Outpatient
Not Offered at This Center
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Co-Occurring Disorders
Substance use and mental health can occur simultaneously as co-occurring disorders. Treatment for co-occurring disorders involves therapy and other personalized interventions to address both conditions.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Medicaid

Medicaid

Signed into law through the Social Security Act in 1965, Medicaid is a United States government program that offers health insurance to those with limited income.

Women
Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Pregnant Women

Pregnant Women

Addiction and mental health treatment meets the clinical and psychological needs of pregnant women, ensuring they receive optimal care in all areas.

Who We Treat

Women
Pregnant Women

Pregnant Women

Addiction and mental health treatment meets the clinical and psychological needs of pregnant women, ensuring they receive optimal care in all areas.

Women only

Women only

Women attend treatment in a gender-specific facility, with treatment delivered in a safe, nourishing, and supportive environment for greater comfort.

Approaches

Gender-Specific

Gender-Specific

Separate treatment for men or women can create strong peer connections and remove barriers related to trauma, shame, and gender-specific nuances.

Trauma Informed
Twelve Step

Twelve Step

Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Group Therapy
Life Skills

Life Skills

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

Online Therapy

Online Therapy

Patients can connect with a therapist via videochat, messaging, email, or phone. Remote therapy makes treatment more accessible.

Twelve Step Facilitation

Twelve Step Facilitation

12-Step groups offer a framework for addiction recovery. Members commit to a higher power, recognize their issues, and support each other in the healing process.

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Perinatal Mental Health
Trauma

Trauma

Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Aftercare

Outpatient Treatment
Employment Counseling
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Amenities

Outdoor Space
Accommodations for Clients Children

Activities

AA/NA Meetings

Off-Site Amenities

Airport Transfers

Smoking and Vaping Policy

Smoking Allowed in Designated Areas
Vaping Not Allowed
Reviews

What people are saying

3.5
Average of 6 reviews

Treatment

5.0

Accommodations

4.5

Food & Nutrition

4.5

Value

4.6

K

Kathy

Reviewed 06/05/22

5.0

Review from Rehabs.com

Chrysalis House SAVED my life! They are my family. And the sisters I made there are life long friends. I have now been sober for almost 2 years.
B

Bobbie

Reviewed 07/16/18

5.0

Review from Rehabs.com

Their expectations are high. It’s tough . They tell you up front it’s difficult. Lots don’t make it. They teach them about consequences. Even girls that had consequences still sang the praises of the staff and facilities. Sometimes family is a trigger for an addict so the distance from family is understandable. Chrysalis House does not just treat the symptoms. The find out the problem that triggers the addict taking their abuse of choice. Who is better experienced and have been addicts themselves. They can spot the lies an manipulation attempts. Unless something unexpected happens I feel my daughter is in good hands.
D

Danielle

Reviewed 10/09/15

5.0

Review from Rehabs.com

Very strong staff. However, structure was a weakness. This place saved my life! Ive been clean over 3 years now and I thank it all to the experience I had at the chrysalis house!
S

SL

Reviewed 10/09/15

4.0

Review from Rehabs.com

Great staff support and has good holistic offerings.

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Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs No cost for Medicaid recipients.
The following therapies are included: group therapy, 1-on-1 counseling and more.
Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Chrysalis House only accepts those covered by Medicaid. If you have coverage, your time with us will have no cost for you. If you are uninsured, we can help you apply for Medicaid.
The typical length is 30+ days.
Chrysalis House Healthy Start provides residential and more.

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