Interim’s mission is to provide services and affordable housing supporting members of our community with mental illness in building productive and satisfying lives.
In the spring of 2026, Interim will be breaking ground on a new 24-unit permanent supportive housing development in Marina, called Marina Kai Apartments, to provide housing for very low-income individuals living with mental illness who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Monterey County faces a critical shortage of supportive housing for individuals living with severe mental health conditions. Most are very low-income and receiving public assistance, as well as at-risk of homelessness or are homeless. Moreover, these individuals are also burdened with the high cost of living, making it difficult to obtain housing stability. With an overwhelming demand, evidenced by over 500 people on our waiting list and minimal turnover in our existing permanent units, the need for this project is urgent.
Donations will help support the project’s construction costs. Help us provide stable, quality, and permanent supportive living environments for those who need it most!
Interim is the leading agency in Monterey County serving adults living with serious mental illness. The agency serves approximately 1880 clients per year, and owns or operates 19 facilities with 42 treatment beds and 260 housing beds.
Our programs focus on:
• Reducing the incidence of, and need for, costly inpatient psychiatric hospital care.
• Preventing mentally ill adults from becoming homeless, and to assist those who are homeless to obtain and maintain housing in the community.
• Helping individuals with mental illness establish satisfying, productive lives in the community and achieve wellness and recovery.
To meet these goals, we assist clients to obtain and maintain secure, safe, affordable housing and employment, master living skills, establish positive relationships with family, friends, and neighbors, manage symptoms of their mental illness and work toward recovery. Interim also assists clients to obtain psychiatric, medical, vocational and educational services.
I kept finding myself back in the same cycle—rehab, the streets, and eventually prison again. I didn’t know how to change, and I didn’t realize how much mental health played a role in my struggles...They taught me how to recognize my triggers, take my medications properly, and use coping skills to prevent relapse. For the first time, I feel like I’m living, not just existing...When I was in the hospital, everyone noticed I was missing. They asked if I was OK when I returned, and that really made me feel like I mattered... Interim didn’t just help me survive—they taught me how to live. The community here has given me hope, and I’m grateful every day.
- Michael Y, Marina
