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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I am the Outreach Coordinator for the MCHOME Program. My job essentially is to supervise a team of Outreach Counselor IIs throughout Monterey County and assist these Counselor IIs in connecting homeless individuals to local services and providers, whether with Interim Inc. or other service providers. A lot of what I do is just walking alongside clients. I can’t run the race for them, but I can help them along in the race and help them determine what kind of steps to take. I think the best part about my job is the diverse amount of people I work with. I get to work with various Interim staff, as well as many community members and organizations. I also get the opportunity to understand our clients, identify with their story, and help them progress forward.”
La Alianza Nacional sobre Enfermedades Mentales ofrece muchos recursos para ayudar en nami.org
El Centro de Recursos OMNI ofrece programas encabezados por clientes que promueven el bienestar y la recuperación, así como oportunidades recreativas y sociales. Los programas de bienestar son gratuitos y abiertos a cualquier persona con dificultades de salud mental. Los programas también se ofrecen fuera del sitio en otros lugares de la comunidad. No es necesario tener referencia. Para obtener más información sobre el Centro de Recursos OMNI, llame al (831) 800-7530. Más información en bit.ly/3oiWCTJ
Intimate partner violence, also known as domestic violence, is a serious public health problem that affects millions of Americans. It is any abuse or aggression that occurs in a romantic relationship.
• An intimate partner can be a current or former spouse or a dating partner.
• This type of violence can occur among heterosexual or same-sex couples and does not require sexual intimacy.
• Intimate partner violence might happen one time or happen many times over a period of years.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
For those interested in finding out more about how to provide for the long-term financial needs of a disabled family member, Interim will host a free Virtual Special Needs Trusts Webinar on Thursday, Oct. 28 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The webinar will provide basic information on ways to help protect people with special needs due to mental, physical or developmental impairments and disabilities.
Attendance is free, but registration is required through Eventbrite at bit.ly/3mLOQRq where guests will receive a Zoom link. For questions call (831) 649-4522, ext. 205.
Board Member Profile: Eva Montes-Portis
Eva Montes-Portis joined Interim's Board of Directors in July 2021. She served one-year as an Intern Case Manager at Interim, from June 2012 to May 2013. “I really enjoyed the work there, and I wanted to give back.”, said Eva. She holds a Masters in Social Work with an emphasis in Behavioral Health from CSUMB. Eva is currently works part-time as a Medical Social Worker at Satellite HealthCare in Watsonville, which specializes in dialysis care, allowing her time devote to her family.
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! The OMNI Resource Center has reopened! An activities calendar will be available online soon!
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! The Our Voices Community Room has reopened! An activities calendar will be available online soon!
The Crisis Counseling Program is here to help all members of the Monterey County community to navigate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. If you are feeling stress, fear, or anxiety over the uncertainty of COVID-19, contact us for support. You’ll be connected with trained, compassionate staff who can offer support, stress management tools, and connect you with local services to meet your needs. All contacts are confidential. Support is available in both English and Spanish.
Individuals can self-refer by contacting our team:
Phone: (831)676-3715 EXT. 500
Email: malcala@interiminc.org or imatthews@interiminc.org
