Eligibility & Admissions

Butterfly House at Monarch House serves individuals who need safe, structured, trauma‑informed transitional housing during critical seasons of transition. Chrysalis Housing & Restoration Foundation provides the fundraising and community support that sustain the program. 

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Adults (18+)  

• One of the following:  

 – Actively rebuilding life in recovery

 – Aged‑out youth (18–23) needing stability

 – Homeless young adults/teens in crisis needing safe housing

• Able to safely participate in shared‑living  

• Willing to follow structure, accountability, and house expectations  

• Committed to attending recovery, education, employment, or personal‑growth activities  

• Capable of basic self‑care and independent functioning  

• Not currently experiencing violent behavior or unmanaged psychiatric crisis  

• Not actively using substances (for recovery residents)

Admissions Process

1. Referrals may come from:

2. • Recovery courts

3. • Treatment centers

4. • Foster‑care transition programs

5. • Social workers

6. • Case managers

7. • Probation/parole

8. • Community agencies

9. • Self‑referrals (when appropriate)

Make a Referral: We welcome referrals from agencies, providers, and community partners. Please use our online referral form to begin the intake process: 

Steps in the Admissions Process

1. Initial Inquiry  

A referral partner or individual contacts Butterfly House program staff.

2. Screening  

Staff review eligibility, safety, readiness for shared‑living, and program fit.

Interview  

Applicants may complete a phone or in‑person interview.

4. Decision  

Staff determine whether the applicant is appropriate for the program.

5. Move‑In Coordination  

Approved applicants receive orientation, expectations, and move‑in instructions.

Program Expectations

Residents agree to:

• Maintain sobriety (for recovery residents)

• Follow house rules and quiet hours

• Participate in recovery, education, employment, or life‑skills activities

• Respect shared‑living guidelines

• Communicate with staff

• Work toward stability and independence

Program Rates

Monarch House at Butterfly House provides safe, structured, trauma‑informed transitional housing during critical seasons of transition.

Weekly program rates reflect the level of structure and staff involvement required.

• Full Program: $200/week

• Independent Stay: $175/week

Community Partnership Success Story

Helping a Neighbor Find Stability After Sudden Loss 

Recently, a local resident experienced a sudden housing crisis after the passing of his mother. With only his disability income, he could no longer afford his rent and became homeless.

UCHRA met with him to explore affordable housing options and helped him apply for several placements. During this time, Butterfly House provided a temporary place to stay for approximately four weeks while he waited for an apartment to become available.

This week, he called to share wonderful news — he secured an affordable apartment and is moving forward with stability and hope.

This partnership between UCHRA and Butterfly House demonstrates how listening, coordinating resources, and working together can make a meaningful difference during a difficult time.

Important Note

Chrysalis Housing & Restoration Foundation does not operate the housing program directly.

Butterfly House LLC operates the program at Monarch House.

Chrysalis provides fundraising, support, and community partnership development.