This private non-profit residential program for chronic mentally ill adults has been operating since 1993 and currently owns four homes in Marin County, Calif. Elpida means "hope" in Greek and the org's mission is to provide a therapeutic program and stable housing where residents can develop skills, community and support systems to lead more independent and fulfilling lives. Clients served may suffer from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mood and anxiety disorders. The comprehensive programs and services are designed to optimize mental health by attending to all aspects of the individual: mental, emotional, physical, social, vocational and creative.