Interim, Inc. is the only agency in Monterey County that provides affordable housing, residential treatment, social support, homeless outreach and support, and supported education and employment services for adults who have serious mental illnesses.
Our mission is to provide services and affordable housing supporting members of our community with mental illness in building productive and satisfying lives.
We believe that housing, healing, and hope are a path to mental health.
Interim was founded in 1975 by mental health professionals, community members, and client families who saw a need for community-based alternatives to institutional care for people with psychiatric disabilities.
Over forty years later, we are the only agency in Monterey County that provides affordable housing, residential treatment, social support, and supported education and employment services for adults with psychiatric disabilities.
Interim believes that people with psychiatric disabilities do recover. Our work is community driven and we actively involve clients, family members, and staff in decision making in the delivery of all our services. Together we are creating a world in which people with mental illness can live, work, learn, and participate fully in the community.
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“Unwinding” with alcohol or recreational drugs has become an accepted practice in our society, considered an easy way to relieve stress, cope with trauma or deal with grief. However, it is not an effective way to find any meaningful relief from our struggles.
Alcohol is a sedative and a depressant that affects the central nervous system. At first, drinking can reduce fears and take your mind off of your troubles, can help you feel less shy, give you a boost in mood, and make you feel generally relaxed. In fact, alcohol’s effects can be similar to those of anti-anxiety medications. But once we start drinking, we can build a tolerance to the de-stressing effects of alcohol. This can make anxiety and stress even more difficult to cope with. More at bit.ly/3cfQbdq #InterimInc #Recovery #Hope
How to Cope With ‘Reentry Anxiety’
We’re returning to a semblance of “normal,” whatever that even means anymore. But many people are not feeling “normal” just yet. And if you’re feeling anxiety about going back out there in a post-COVID-19 world, you are not alone. Many others are experiencing the same “reentry anxiety.” As our world changes — again — think of these things to help you cope: Focus on what’s in your control; make a bucket list of the things you’re excited to do again; accept whatever you’re feeling; get back into activities slowly; stay informed, but disconnect when you need to; accept that life has changed quite a bit; reach out for help if you need to. If you need help, call Interim Inc., at (831) 649-4522, go to interiminc.org or go to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website at samhsa/gov.
June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, a time to show support for the millions of people worldwide struggling with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. It's also a time to recognize caregivers for the unwavering support they provide to those suffering with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. For more information on Alzheimer's Disease and dementia, go to www.alz.org/ #interiminc #hope #healing #housing
Our MCHOME program provides outreach, housing and intensive, integrated services to homeless adults with psychiatric disabilities. The program model follows a ‘whatever it takes’ approach to moving people off the streets. Staff first works on establishing trust while persuading clients to accept shelter or housing. Safety in shelter or housing creates a strong foundation for recovery to succeed. MCHOME’s goal is to move homeless individuals with psychiatric disabilities off the street and into housing, permanently. More at bit.ly/2Os28DE
El programa de Vivienda Comunitaria de Interim ofrece viviendas de apoyo permanentes y asequibles en una variedad de lugares para más de 150 residentes. Las opciones de vivienda incluyen residencias de grupos cooperativos de seis y ocho recámaras, estudios y apartamentos de una y dos recámaras. Los servicios de apoyo incluyen administración de casos y servicios de salud mental. más información: bit.ly/36Yi4mR
A Legacy Gift...the gift that goes on giving. With gifts large and small, our donors have helped us to build 20 housing, treatment, and service facilities. We serve more than 2000 adults with mental illness each year and offer a range of programs and supportive housing to improve the quality of life for those with psychiatric disabilities.
Maintaining these achievements for the future is the goal of Interim’s Legacy Society. The Legacy Society will help us to provide support and housing in the future. Naming Interim in your will or trust means that your generous donations to support adults with mental illness will continue even after you are gone. Your support will help us to create Housing, Healing, and Hope for adults with mental illness for the next generation.
For additional information, or to discuss other types of planned giving, please contact our Development Office at 831.649.4522, ext. 205. More at bit.ly/3sc3NMZ
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The OMNI Resource Center is a FREE, peer and family member run mental health wellness center – no fees and no referral needed to attend. Call 831.800.7530 to hear a friendly voice before you stop by!
Our Voices assists clients in developing personal and social skills through recreational activities and creative expression in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Call 831.649.4399 for more info!
