DePaul is a private not-for-profit organization committed to providing quality services to the elderly, persons in recovery from a mental illness, persons with a developmental disability, persons with addictions, and those with a history of homelessness. DePaul was founded in Rochester, New York in 1958 as a child guidance center. Formerly a not-for-profit subsidiary of the Catholic Family Center, DePaul was originally established to meet the mental health needs of children in the Diocesan School District. Today, DePaul offers services in 18 counties across two states. DePaul operates over 2,700 beds and serves more than 5,000 individuals.