Our Mission
To provide a safe, nurturing environment that supports women in recovery, guiding them toward lasting sobriety, personal growth, and self-discovery.
12-Month Butterfly Transformation Program
Our Phases
Phase 1 – The Egg
Structure & Stabilization
(Safety & Stability | Months 1-2)
Requirements
- Attend 5 recovery meetings per week
- Mandatory bi-weekly 1:1s with staff
- Actively seeking employment
- Actively seeking a sponsor (Sponsor REQUIRED to move to Phase 2)
- Curfew and house rules strictly enforced
Personal Space Allowances
- 14 hangers
- 5 pairs of shoes
- ONE i
Structure & Stabilization
(Safety & Stability | Months 1-2)
Requirements
- Attend 5 recovery meetings per week
- Mandatory bi-weekly 1:1s with staff
- Actively seeking employment
- Actively seeking a sponsor (Sponsor REQUIRED to move to Phase 2)
- Curfew and house rules strictly enforced
Personal Space Allowances
- 14 hangers
- 5 pairs of shoes
- ONE item on dresser (Either 1 picture frame OR 1 small knickknack – not both)
- Assigned clear drawer cubby (socks, underwear, personal items)
- Assigned top-of-closet cubby bin (items fully inside; nothing visible)
Incentive to Move Up
- Earn increased personal space, décor options, and independence
Phase 2 – The Cocoon
Growth & Responsibility
(Months 2-6)
Requirements
- Attend 5 recovery meetings per week
- Mandatory bi-weekly 1:1s with staff
- Actively working with a sponsor
- Employment maintained
- Continued rule compliance and accountability
Personal Space Allowances
- 20 hangers
- 9 pairs of shoes
Growth & Responsibility
(Months 2-6)
Requirements
- Attend 5 recovery meetings per week
- Mandatory bi-weekly 1:1s with staff
- Actively working with a sponsor
- Employment maintained
- Continued rule compliance and accountability
Personal Space Allowances
- 20 hangers
- 9 pairs of shoes
- TWO items on dresser (Example: picture frame + small item)
- One approved picture frame allowed
- Closet and storage must remain organized
Incentive to Move Up
- Earn leadership influence and preparation for independence
Phase 3 – The Butterfly
Phase 3 – The Butterfly
Expanded Privileges & Allowances
Expanded Privileges & Allowances
- 24 hangers
- 15 pairs of shoes
- Décor: personal items on dresser: 2 picture frames AND up to 5 personal items
- Freedom to personalize room with staff approval
- Assigned clear drawer cubby (socks, undergarments, personal items)
- Assigned top-of-closet cubby bin (items must fu
Expanded Privileges & Allowances
Expanded Privileges & Allowances
- 24 hangers
- 15 pairs of shoes
- Décor: personal items on dresser: 2 picture frames AND up to 5 personal items
- Freedom to personalize room with staff approval
- Assigned clear drawer cubby (socks, undergarments, personal items)
- Assigned top-of-closet cubby bin (items must fully inside; nothing visible)
Leadership / Mentorship
- Role model and peer mentor
- House accountability
- Assistance with new residents
- Attendance at weekly house meetings
Preparation for Transition
- Gradually prepare for independence and successful living beyond Chelle’s Place
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Meet Chelle’s Place Staff
CHELLE WALLER
Chelle – Founder | Executive Director (The Beginning – The Vision)
Chelle is the visionary Founder and Executive Director of Chelle’s Place. With lived experience, compassion, and bold leadership, she created a safe, nurturing home for women in transition. Chelle leads with purpose, accountability, and heart, believing that healing is possible when structure, love, and community come together. Her mission is to guide women from survival to stability and into transformation.
JOSHUA WHITE
King Joshua – President | COO (The Chrysalis – Structure & Development)
King Joshua leads the operational
vision of Chelle’s Place with authority, wisdom, and purpose. As President and COO, he is a protector of the mission, a builder of strong foundations, and a guide for the team. His leadership is rooted in discipline, structure, and forward thinking strategy, ensuring the house operates with order and sustainability. Through his leadership, Chelle’s Place is positioned to grow strong, stable, and impactful for generations to come.
MARQWELA THOMPSON
Marqwela – Intake | Program Coordinator (The Growth Stage – First Steps)
Marqwela serves as the first point of connection for women entering
Chelle’s Place, ensuring each resident is welcomed with dignity, clarity, and structure. With lived experience and a testimony rooted in restoration, she understands the weight of addiction and the power of grace. Through compassion, accountability, and spiritual conviction, she guides women toward healing and encourages transparency to break generational cycles. She
believes transformation begins with faith, structure, and community.
Gloria | Operations | Corporate Administrator
(The Butterfly – Stability & Sustainability)
Gloria leads Operations and Corporate Administration at Chelle's Place, providing the organizational backbone that supports operational excellence. With a strong commitment to structure, compliance, and communication, she ensures systems are aligned with the mission and goals of the organization. Her leadership is rooted in integrity, consistency, and a heart guided by faith and love, cultivating new beginnings where women can grow, transform, and fly, helping create an environment where both staff and residents can truly thrive.
Transitional Living LLC
Contact
Located in Nashville, TN
- Primary Phone: 629-629-4387
- Secondary Phone: 629-332-4824
- Additional: 629-332-4825
- Email: info@chellesplace.com
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