Meet Our Founder
Paula Napier, MBA, MHA, BSN, RN
Founder & Director of Mimi’s Place Transitional Housing
Paula Napier brings a profound wealth of clinical expertise and administrative leadership to Mimi's Place. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and is a Registered Nurse (RN), equipping her with deep insights into patient recovery and clinical care continuity. Complementing her medical background, she holds both a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA), ensuring that the operations of Mimi's Place are managed with the highest standards of professional care, regulatory compliance, and structural integrity.
At Mimi's Place, Paula oversees strategic partnerships with community organizations, hospital discharge planners, and healthcare providers. She establishes and enforces the program's structured, drug- and alcohol-free environments, manages strict intake assessment protocols, and coordinates resources to support the independence, dignity, and long-term stability of veterans, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and adults navigating difficult life transitions.
Dignity & Respect
Every individual deserves a safe, clean, and welcoming environment to transition through life's hardships.
Stability & Structure
We maintain a 100% drug- and alcohol-free environment to foster accountability, routine, and personal growth.
Community Collaboration
We serve as a critical resource hub, actively connecting our residents with the community resources.
Clinically Informed Transitional Care
Years in nursing and case management shaped Mimi's Place, so housing decisions match discharge plans, support recovery, and reduce avoidable setbacks for residents, families, and referral partners who rely on safe, stable placements.
Respectful Independence
Residents live in furnished, drug- and alcohol-free homes that protect privacy, encourage daily routines, and support personal responsibility while maintaining clear expectations that keep the environment safe, calm, and focused on progress.
Community Connections For Stability
Mimi's Place coordinates with healthcare teams, social services, transportation, and housing resources, so residents move beyond crisis toward lasting stability, and referral partners gain a trusted, accountable bridge between facilities and community living.