Mental Research Institute

Family Service Agency of the Central Coast is a private, nonprofit agency that offers a variety of clinical, crisis, educational, outreach and supportive services for families. Established in 1957, it administers the Senior Outreach Program, which includes training, individual counseling, and information and referral services for senior citizens. The agency provides the I-You Venture program, which features the recruitment, orientation and placement of volunteers with the residents of local care facilities. Family Service Agency of the Central Coast conducts Renaissance, which is a program that includes professional counseling related to depression, anxiety, bereavement, chronic illnesses, family conflicts, and alcohol and drug problems. It also maintains a 24-hour help line that that handles crisis cases and queries for the residents of Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties in California. Family Service Agency of the Central Coast is located in Santa Cruz, Calif.

Founded in 1975, Interim is a nonprofit organization that offers support and affordable housing solutions for individuals with psychiatric disabilities and mental illnesses. The organization provides outreach programs for more than 1,600 homeless adults each year. It operates over 18 facilities in Monterey County in California. Interim also offers employment, educational and residential treatment services. The organization provides a range of programs, such as Manzanita House, Bridge House, Shelter Cove and Sandy Shore. It operates the OMNI Resource Center, which offers healing and leadership programs. In addition, Interim s facilities feature studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments. The organization assists with prescribed psychiatric medications.