Creating Happier, Healthier, and More Independent Lives For Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

For over 60 years, Gateway Center has provided compassionate care, fostered personal growth, and created meaningful community integration, while honoring the individuality of every person we serve.

What We Believe

A legacy of love rooted in inclusion, access, and dignity.

Founded in 1954 by a determined group of parents, Gateway Center began as Monterey’s very first school for children with developmental disabilities. As those children grew, we evolved alongside them, expanding our mission in 1974 to provide innovative residential and day services for adults.

Today, we honor that foundational legacy by empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live happier, healthier, and more independent lives within their community.

Nestled among the Monterey Pine trees and near the beautiful coastline in Pacific Grove, Gateway Center offers a serene, welcoming, and inclusive environment that reflects the natural beauty of the surroundings and genuine sense of belonging within our community.

Our two satellite locations in Marina and Salinas offer diverse community experiences with their own unique beauty. Our Marina location is near vast stretches of dunes with easy beach access, many local parks, and Cal State University Monterey Bay, while our Salinas site sits in the heart of Steinbeck Country with a quaint, historic downtown and the best year-round climate.

Wherever you find a Gateway Center program or service, you will find a community rooted in access, inclusion, and dignity.

Our Impact

Growing Our Reach. Deepening Our Impact.

Meeting the increasing need in Monterey County and neighboring counties to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

With a growing population who need our services, Gateway Center plays a vital role in our region, serving Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties. Every person living with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserves the opportunity to live, learn, work, build relationships, and fully participate in their communities. We support and advocate for that personal right.

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My granddaughter has been a resident of the Reindollar Home since 2009, and I am deeply grateful for the care and support she has received over the years. The dedicated staff have treated her with kindness, respect, and have genuine compassion, helping her grow in confidence and independence. I have always felt welcomed as part of her extended support team, and I appreciate the open communication and commitment to her well-being. Knowing she is safe, valued, and cared for has given me great peace of mind. Gateway Center has truly made a positive difference in her life and in mine.

Audra Krebs

Family member

Gateway Center’s Community Day Services has been wonderful from day one. The staff is patient, attentive, upbeat, and always provides such a warm supportive atmosphere. Most importantly, the Community Day Program does not use a one-size-fits-all approach. The staff uses custom person-centered support. My son loves this program!

Katy Cori

Mother of student

Our son is thriving at the Gateway Center’s Community Day Program. Daily activities are thoughtfully planned by staff that enrich and bring joy to our son. I appreciate the caring and close knit community that the Community Day Services provides.

David Marr

Father of student

Our Program Services

How We Support Those We Serve

Inclusive programs designed to empower and help every individual thrive.

Our services support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disability (ID), Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders, and Down Syndrome.

Residential Living
24/7 Support in a Home-Like Setting
Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) and Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) provide a nurturing home environment focused on daily support, health, and well-being.
Supported Living
For Adults Living on Their Own
Life-skills training and support are delivered in the comfort of an individual’s own home and customized to meet their unique goals. Supported Living Services (SLS) include 24+ hours of support per month.
Independent Living
For Adults Living with Family Involvement
Targeted life-skills training builds practical skills, reduces reliance on support, and fosters greater independence. Independent Living Services (ILS) begin with approximately 24 hours per month.
Day Programs
Three Unique Daytime Services
Specialized community-based, medical, and senior day programs are designed to meet diverse abilities, build friendships, and encourage community involvement.

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A New Era of Leadership. A Continued Promise of Trust.

Your contribution stays local and directly supports adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Under new leadership, Gateway Center is more focused, transparent, and accountable than ever before. We appreciate your choice to give to Gateway Center and have restructured our fundraising efforts to maximize every donation dollar. When you donate time or resources to Gateway Center, your contribution improves the services and infrastructure necessary to help individuals in our care thrive.

We need your support to bridge critical gaps.

Closing the Care Gap
Government reimbursement funding covers a portion of the operating budget. As the complexity and true cost of specialized care rise, we rely on generous community donors to bridge the gap without compromising on quality.
Meeting Increasing Local Need
More than 8,000 individuals live with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Monterey County. The demand for reliable, dignified adult services is growing every single year.
Building a Sustainable Future
To offer the highest quality of care and services, our physical spaces must keep pace with our mission. Upgrading and modernizing our facilities creates a welcoming environment for those we serve today and ensures that Gateway Center remains a safe, accessible sanctuary for decades to come.

Your tax-deductible gift or donation of time helps to provide essential services and builds a community where everyone has a place to belong.

Make a Donation

Create A Place to Thrive

Your monthly or one-time gift helps create spaces that are safe, welcoming, and empowering where individuals with intellectual and development disabilities can thrive.

Give Today

Volunteer Services

Share Your Time and Talents

Whether your strengths lie in professional office work, fundraising, gardening, or arts and crafts, Gateway Center has a place for you to share your unique talents.

Start a Fundraiser

Rally Your Community for a Cause

Whether you are celebrating a milestone, running a race, or honoring a loved one, starting a personalized fundraiser is a powerful way to champion true inclusion.

Start Your Fundraiser

Join Legacy Circle

Build the Future Together

By leaving a legacy gift to Gateway Center in your estate plan, will, or trust, you can ensure that future generations of adults with developmental disabilities receive the vital care and support they deserve.

Legacy Giving

Spring Giving 2026

Help Us Restore Our Kitchen

Help us raise $50,000 by July 31st to support our improvement initiative. This cycle focuses on restoring our residential kitchen which plays a direct role in creating a safe, welcoming space.

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