DMH Interim Housing Program

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) funded Interim Housing Program (IHP) is intended to provide temporary shelter services for adults (18+) with mental illness and their minor children who are homeless and who do not have adequate income (including financial benefits such as CalWORKS and SSI) to pay for temporary housing. The IHP provides safe and clean shelter, 24-hour general oversight, three meals each day, linens, clothing, toiletries and case management services. The goal of the program is to assist clients with transitioning to permanent housing. Information on how to make referrals to the IHP is included in the IHP Guidelines and Procedures below.

Referral Guidelines
• IHP Referral Guidelines (rev 03/03/2026)

Required Forms for Referral Submission
• IHP Referral Form (rev 03/03/2026)
• Authorization for the Use and Disclosure of Health and Social Service Information – English
• Authorization for the Use and Disclosure of Health and Social Service Information – Spanish

Resources and Information
• IHP Mental Health Provider Reference Information (rev 07/23/2021)
• IHP Provider Site Information (Rev 2/25/2026)
• Resources for Providers Delivering Services to People Experiencing Homelessness