“Seeing the devastation of alcoholism and addiction in my own family encourages me to make sure that Serenity is a refuge. Serenity allows me to share hope and love to others.”

Paula Hopper holds a B.A. in psychology and sociology from Middle Tennessee State University and an M.S. in Counseling from the University of Memphis. She is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) and has worked in counseling for over 20 years. She also works in private practice with Christian Counseling and Consulting and as an adjunct faculty member with Mid South Community College, teaching courses in the program of Addictions Studies. Paula is a surveyor with the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and has participated in the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center Leadership Institute.

“Just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another.” John 13: 34-35