EXODOS Therapeutic Community was the first unit of the programme to be created. It started its operation in November 1989, under adverse conditions, at the premises of the former "Paidopolis" of the National Social Care Organization, in Larissa.

A large group of members, coming from KETHEA's ITHAKI Therapeutic Community, settled in and, with the aid of some experienced staff of the organization, founded the KETHEA EXODOS Therapeutic Community.

The reaction of the local residents was fervent and it took quite long to bring them round.

The contribution of the Municipal authority has been significant, supporting this effort from the very first moment.

The philosophy of KETHEA EXODOS Therapeutic Community is not different from the philosophy of Therapeutic Communities all over the world. It is based on the belief that addiction to psychotropic substances is a symptom of other problems of the individual, which he/she can learn to recognize and tackle in a healthy manner.

Access to the Therapeutic Community is free to all directly interested parties, irrespective of their financial or social status.

The necessary conditions for someone to be accepted are being an adult, addicted to psychotropic substances and not suffering from any severe mental disorder.

All services are provided free of charge.
No substitutes are administrated at any stage of the therapeutic process.
Voluntary participation is a prerequisite for the positive outcome of the therapy.