At Villa Chelsea, located in Birkirkara, we provide a residential and day community-based programme and respite care for people with mental health problems. The one-year rehabilitation programme, based on therapeutic community principles, is aimed for adults ranging from 18 to 65 years who are diagnosed with a mental illness. The aim of the programme is to provide a therapeutic and supportive environment to our service users and to enable them to deal with past and present challenges, whilst maximising present positive experiences. Another element of the programme is the practical, hands-on support that is related to the activities of daily living. Critically ill persons, people who have a substance abuse problem, or others who are unlikely to follow community principles or unlikely to cooperate are less likely to benefit from the services offered by Villa Chelsea.