Established in 1967, Metrocare Services is one of the leading nonprofit mental retardation centers that assist people with mental illness, developmental disabilities and severe emotional problems. It offers treatment of emotional and social problems of children and adolescents in homes, schools and day care centers. The organization provides community support, respite care, employment assistance, vocational training and therapeutic services. It specializes in the treatment of patients suffering from schizophrenia, mental retardation, autism, depression and bipolar disorders. Metrocare Services also offers occupational, physical and speech therapy services, as well as behavioral and psychiatric services. It additionally provides services to more than 23,000 individuals annually. Metrocare Services maintains a location in Dallas.