This author has not written his bio yet.
But we are proud to say that Dani Rischall contributed 100 entries already.
On August 14, 2025, an amazing group of Certified Peer Specialists from Dane County gathered for a panel discussion to highlight the varied and impactful work they do in the community. The panel offered insights into their roles, the everyday challenges they face, and the profound value of authentic peer support. The notes below capture […]
Mike and Audi are two of our dedicated Employment Specialists, committed to supporting Medicaid advocacy at Chrysalis. They’ve even set up writing stations around the building, encouraging peers and participants to connect with their local representatives. We asked them to share a moment of reflection on their efforts and what Medicaid advocacy means to them: […]
By Riley Hays, Case Manager and Certified Peer Specialist, Forward Solutions CSP On February 24, Community Support Programs (CSPs) attended a two-hour training called “The Role of Certified Peer Specialists: A Training for Non-Peer Specialists,” designed to demystify peer support at Journey. Organized and led by peer professionals, Tara Wilhelmi of the Black-owned grassroots recovery […]
By Kurt Stapleton This year, Chrysalis hosted its first-ever Big Share Storytelling event. We had people in the community, staff members, and people utilizing the services here share their stories of hope, healing, and wellness. The weeks leading up to this event were exciting, with a little stress, a little anxiety, and a lot of […]
By Brent West and Mike Edwards Mike Edwards is a supported employment IPS staff member here at Chrysalis. Brent is a part of the Chrysalis Advisory Committee. Many people in the Chrysalis community use the Madison Metro bus system. For lots of people, it is their only option apart from expensive cabs. We’d like to […]
By Dani Rischall, Chrysalis Executive Director 2022 definitely threw us some curveballs. With the incredible support of our staff, board, participants, and community we were able to close out the year strong. This past year we really focused on our workplace wellness efforts and practices of community care. Through our current programming we fostered new […]
By Andrew Lopez I’ve known about the Americans With Disabilities Act for quite some time but didn’t think it applied to me with my mental health difficulties. It wasn’t until I reached my 30s that I realized that mental health diagnosis his account as federal really recognized disabilities. This is important because it means that […]
By Andrew Lopez Seasonal affective disorder is a condition that affects many people. What it means is that an affected individual will feel increased mental health symptoms including things like anxiety and depression during a particular season. While this is most commonly associated with winter it can be other seasons as well. In my case […]
By Kurt Stapleton For my Sociology class: Race and Minority Groups, we were asked to pick a “private problem” and briefly describe the following: -What factors/evidence would you use to explain how and why it may reflect a structural problem in society?-What are some potential solutions to this problem, both for the individual and the group […]
Click here for a statement on our commitment to equity at Chrysalis.
Chrysalis promotes mental health and substance use recovery in our community by supporting work opportunities that encourage hope, healing, and wellness.
At Chrysalis, your contributions are hard at work!
You can feel good knowing that your gift makes our community a better place to live and work.
Address: 1342 Dewey Court, Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 256-3102 | Fax: (608) 413-5194
General Office Hours
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
Chrysalis Clubhouse
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
Sign up to receive updates on our programming and events via e-mail.