Chrysalis

Chrysalis is a dynamic nonprofit organization based in Madison, Wisconsin, wholeheartedly dedicated to promoting mental health and substance use recovery. The organization achieves its mission by supporting individuals through meaningful work opportunities that instill hope, facilitate healing, and encourage overall wellness, recognizing the profound impact of employment on recovery journeys. At the core of Chrysalis’s offerings is its Supported Employment Program, which provides essential vocational services including comprehensive skills assessments, targeted job search assistance, on-the-job training, and continuous support to ensure successful employment. Complementing this, the Vocational Peer Support program empowers individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges to use their personal recovery insights to guide and support peers in achieving their vocational goals, fostering a unique and empathetic support system. The Chrysalis Clubhouse provides a vital community space where individuals with mental health challenges can build relationships, work collaboratively on employment and education goals, and actively support their individual recovery processes. The organization's unique strength lies in its integration of vocational support with mental health and substance use recovery, utilizing community-based employment and peer support to cultivate skills, build confidence, and impart a strong sense of purpose. Through life skills training, motivational interviewing, and dedicated recovery coaching, Chrysalis fosters an environment where individuals can truly thrive.