The Chrysalis Project
Introducing the CHRYSALIS PROJECT: A Bold New Beginning for Families
Armagh House in collaboration with community collaborators is proud to launch the Chrysalis Project—a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind early intervention program in the Region of Peel, designed to address conflict before it escalates into family violence.
Inspired by the transformative power of a chrysalis, this innovative initiative provides in community wraparound support to families facing high conflict—intervening early, before tensions escalate into violence.
This is more than a program—it's a new path forward. A fresh approach. A commitment to healing, safety, and change at the roots.
What It Does
Identifies families in high-conflict situations (not involving physical violence or coercive control)
Provides therapeutic support and links to services such as: housing, legal aid, employment and more
Engages couples as partners in change, fostering early intervention to disrupt harmful patterns in relationships
Delivers specialized support for children, to help them express emotions, build resilience, and heal in safe, creative ways
Who It Helps
Couples and Families:
Experiencing frequent arguments and difficulty managing emotions.
Committed to wanting healthier relationships
There is no ongoing physical abuse or one partner trying to control the other
Goals & Impact
Prevent escalation of conflict or violence
Improve family dynamics and relationship health
Develop a community-based model rooted in collaboration, delivering timely, responsive services that can be scaled and adapted to meet
Launching Fall 2025 as a 3-year pilot in the Region of Peel
Our Approach
Grounded in these guiding principles:
Evidence-informed
Restorative and transformative
Identity- and trauma-informed
Accountable and transparent
Collaborative, with support from diverse community partners
Partners Include:
Counselling Services
Children & Youth Services
Community organizations: food, housing, education, legal supports
Why It Matters
By reaching families through early intervention, The Chrysalis Project helps families avoid crisis and break cycles of violence before they start—supporting safer homes, stronger families, and healthier communities.
