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.
Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.
