FAQs

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Women from all over Kentucky, who are age 18 or older with a substance use disorder. For admission determination, please contact a member of our Admissions team to complete an intake screening and assessment.

There is no admission fee; however new patients will complete a SNAP application for food stamps that will be used to provide meals and snacks while in our residential program. Chrysalis House services and programs are funded by Medicaid, various grants, and other funding sources.

Chrysalis House utilizes a multidimensional assessment which includes the ASAM criteria assessment to drive the development of a patient’s treatment plan. Treatment plans are individualized and based on the patients’ strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.

Patients move along the clinical continuum of care based on their progress and outcomes rather than arbitrary predetermined lengths of stay. 

Lengths of stay must be individualized, based on the severity of each patient’s illness, level of function, and response to treatment.

Three of our residential facilities accommodate pregnant women and women with children. Newborns and children under two years old may reside with their mothers full time. Older children are welcome to spend nights and weekends with their mothers when it does not interfere with the child’s schooling or the mother’s participation in programming.

The first step is to call admissions at 1-859-977-2501 #1 and participate in a ten minute screening process.

A day at Chrysalis House is spent addressing and managing medical concerns, attending psycho-educational and therapy groups, individual sessions with a licensed therapist, meting with a case manager and receiving support from peers. There is also ample time for taking care of children, chores, homework, and taking care of medical needs or legal responsibilities. 

Dress is casual while in treatment but should be appropriate. Laundry facilities are available at each location, so bring only enough clothing for one week. Due to limited closet space, please limit yourself to two pairs of shoes and two handbags. Additionally, bring bedding (twin-size sheets, pillowcases, comforter or blanket), towels and washcloths, personal hygiene items, and a 30-day supply of any prescribed medications. If you are bringing a child, please ensure you have all necessary clothing, supplies, and equipment for them. Lastly, bring a photo ID, SNAP card, and proof of insurance or other payment source if applicable.

No cell phones, tablets, or laptops are allowed within the first 28 days in residential treatment. After 28 days, limited use of cell phones, tablets, and laptops will be allowed. Desktop computers, TVs, and stereos are not permitted primarily due to space concerns.

Money is certainly not needed but is permitted. Chrysalis House recommends not having more than $20 at any time.

Chrysalis House is not responsible for any personal belongings you may have with you in treatment, including donations or items you have purchased. This includes, but is not limited to, money, clothing, food, personal care products, children’s belongings, etc. It is recommended that you limit the number of belongings you have in your possession while in treatment and refrain from having things of high value. Chrysalis House may not replace personal items that are lost, stolen, or broken during your treatment stay. 

After a period of orientation, you may have visitors although there are restrictions on the times that they may visit.