ABOUT
INTERIM, INC.
OUR MISSION
Interim’s mission is to provide services and affordable housing supporting members of our community with mental illness in building productive and satisfying lives.
INTERIM, INC.
OUR VISION
Interim, Inc. envisions a world in which people with mental illness are able to live, work, learn, and participate fully in the community.
INTERIM, INC.
OUR VALUES
In all we do, we instill HOPE.
We promote mutual respect, self-determination and self-responsibility.
We value the whole person, and build on each person’s abilities.
We create welcoming, caring and empowering communities.
We provide opportunities for growth and encourage appropriate risk taking to learn new skills.
We promote peer support as a powerful tool in the recovery process.
We value the diversity within our staff, and our services are designed to meet the diverse cultural needs of our clients.
We believe in meaningful work as a path to recovery. We focus on clients not only as recipients of service but as providers of enrichment to our community, to each other, and to our staff.
We actively involve clients, family members, and staff in decision making in the delivery of all our services. We honor diversity of people, talents, and ideas.
We are proud to hire clients and family members in all levels of our organization.
Above all, we value kindness as the foundation for what we do.
Interim, Inc. is a private nonprofit organization that provides a unique combination of support services, housing and treatment for adults with mental illness in Monterey County. Services provided include affordable supportive housing, residential treatment, mental health and dual-recovery services, case coordination, therapeutic services, outreach and intensive support for homeless adults, supported education and employment, day treatment and peer support.
Interim, Inc. is funded through contracts with Monterey County Department of Health—Behavioral Health Bureau (including Mental Health Services Act funds) and the California Department of Rehabilitation. Other funding sources include: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, City of Monterey, City of Salinas, client fees and rents, foundation grants, and contributions.
Our Federal Tax ID is #51- 0159122.
INTERIM INC – FORM 990 – Fiscal Year Ending 06/30/2021
To request a copy of our governing documents, financial statements, or conflict of interest policy, please contact us at 831.649.4522. Additional information can be found on our Guidestar Page.
To request copies of financial statements, governing documents, or conflict of interest policies for any of Interim’s affiliates (Catalyst Housing, Dela Vina Housing, Lupine Housing, Mariposa Housing, Rockrose Housing, Sun Rose Housing), please contact us at 831.649.4522.
OUR TEAM
BOARD MEMBERS
Interim is governed by a Board of Directors of up to 15 members. Each member serves for a term of three years. Board members represent a wide range of individuals concerned about mental illness, affordable housing, and wellness and recovery. They include family members, mental health professionals, housing experts, law enforcement, and health care, among other professions.
Mark is a resident of Salinas and the Vice President of Markon Inc., a fresh produce purchasing cooperative that sells to U.S. and Canadian broadline distributors, which supply restaurants, businesses, schools, and more. Having had a family member with a mental health diagnosis, Shaw feels the desire to help others in similar circumstances.
Richard Bishop is retired from the Monterey County Public Administrator / Guardian / Conservator Office. During his career, he would sometimes be appointed to clients who accessed Interim’s services. Some of them would benefit to such an extent that they no longer needed his services. He joined the Board in 2011.
Frances C. Baca, CPA has been in public accounting for thirty years. She currently works for Tostevin Accountancy Corp. in Monterey. Fran served on the Interim Board of Directors from 2014-2016, took a leave from the Board during 2017 and rejoined the Board effective January 2018.
Diane DeBerry, first joined the Board of Interim in 2007, and was reappointed 2016. She is active in other local non-profit organizations. She is a former foreign language teacher. Currently, she is part owner of a local plumbing supply company.
Gladys Houston learned about Interim from her friend, and Interim Board Member, Catherine Brennan. Gladys is a retired Alameda County Attorney. She has close family members with severe mental illness. Her career experience and personal connection to mental health are what drew her to Interim. She joined the Board in 2015.
Deb retired from the City of San Luis Obispo’s Police Department after 9 years as Chief of Police. As Chief of Police, Deb had a long relationship with Transitions Mental Health Services in San Luis Obispo. Deb is now bringing her vast experience in community relations and public safety, along with public speaking, teaching, and running both live and virtual events to support Interim’s mission.
Diana Rosenthal is a retired attorney. She was aware of the challenges for adults with mental illness when she came to the area and was delighted to find an agency that provided needed housing, services and programs for this population. She started volunteering fifteen years ago with Interim fundraisers and joined the Board in 2006. After a one-year hiatus, she has returned to serve again on the Board of Directors, with pleasure.
Sheila is retired Registered Nurse. Sheila has worked for Interim, as well as other local Monterey County medical providers. She remains a passionate supporter of Interim's work in the community as a Board member.
Board Member Alan Stumpf retired in 2016 after working for 29 years with the City of Salinas’ Community Development and Redevelopment Departments. He joined the Interim Board the same year. Over the years, Interim had developed several housing projects in Salinas. Alan was impressed by the quality of Interim’s building projects and many services.
John Stafsnes is retired from the Chevron Texaco Corporation. During his employment as a General Manager, John established shipping fleets and contracts on six continents. Retired, he operates and markets his private label vineyard in Carmel Valley. John has served on Interim’s Board of Directors since 2012.
Douglas Anderson, RN, has worked at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula since 1998. Doug has many years of experience as a behavioral health nurse with some experience in Dual Recovery. He works closely with acute mental health patients. Doug has been part of the Board of Directors of Interim since 2014.
Julie Cooper Altman, LCSW, Ph.D., is a Professor of Social Work at California State University, Monterey Bay. Having twice received Fulbright Scholar awards, she focuses her scholarship on hope and the process of engagement in public child welfare, primarily from the parent perspective. Julie joined Interim’s board in 2016.
Board Member Carl Miller is a retired Chief of Police for Pacific Grove and has been on the Interim Board since 2008. Carl has held several positions including Board President for multiple years. Carl and his family have first hand experience with a loved one with mental illness and have been generous supporters of Interim for many years.
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.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
People are the foundation of what we do. Because of that, we have been able to attract qualified, dedicated, passionate staff. Our Management team is comprised of experienced leaders, committed to our vision of a world in which people with mental illness are able to live, work and participate fully in the community.
Barbara began working for Interim in 1979 as the Vocational Program Director. In 1984, she was promoted to Executive Director. Since that time, the agency budget has grown from $300,000 to more than $13.9 million. Interim has also developed an inventory of 270 housing and treatment beds. Barbara is a member of the California Mental Health Planning Council, a founding member of the Coalition of Homeless Services Providers and a founding member of the Monterey County Behavioral Health Planning Council.
Dr. Quiton is a licensed psychologist and has over 20 years’ experience in the behavioral health field. He has worked as a manager in the public behavioral health systems in both Kern and Monterey counties. Dr. Q has led collaborative efforts that helped to improve the criminal justice and behavioral health systems in both counties. He has extensive experience providing direct service, supervision, training, and administrative management in various public, and private settings.
With over 21 years of experience in the mental health field, Torres-Alfaro joined Interim, Inc. in 2001 after graduating from the University of California at Berkeley with a dual bachelor’s degree in Social Welfare and Psychology. She has worked throughout the agency in multiple positions of senior program leadership, gaining extensive knowledge of our agency programs and the local Behavioral Health system. While working with Interim, Torres-Alfaro obtained her master’s degree in 2011 in Counseling Psychology and a clinical license as a Marriage and Family Therapist in 2018.
Pali has been with Interim since December 2006 and oversees the finances and accounting functions of the agency. He came to the agency with over 22 years of experience in various finance and accounting management capacities. He has worked for numerous organizations including private businesses, non-profit organizations and CPA firms. He received his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Phoenix and California College of Commerce and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Alex was promoted in February 2018 to Housing Development and Property Director after serving in the agency’s Finance and Accounting Department since 2007. His strong background in finance and accounting give him a good foundation for the complex fiscal aspects of the position, which include overseeing our capital projects, as well as the Housing Management and Maintenance Departments. Alex holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance from the California State University of Long Beach. He is also a graduate of the Community Foundation for Monterey County's LEAD program.
Sophie began working at Interim as the Grants & Contracts Manager in January 2015. She was promoted to Compliance & Business Development Director in 2022. Sophie manages the development department, all governmental contracts, and oversees all other revenue streams. In collaboration with the ED, she is also responsible for risk management for the agency. Sophie received her B.A. at Brandeis University, and her MPA at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS).
Darrin Joined Interim in October 2020 and manages IT Operations, Infrastructure, and HIPPA Security Compliance at the agency. He brings over 25 years of experience in a variety of information technology disciplines. Darrin has his B.S. in Telecommunications, Multimedia, and Applied Computing from CSU Monterey Bay.
Janet Ortega was hired in February 2018 as Interim’s Human Resources Director. She has over a decade of experience in human resources, managing a wide variety of human resources programs and functions for private for-profit business. Janet holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Sacramento. She is a candidate for Professional Human Resources California Certification, Spring 2018.
Jocelyn Brady has over fifteen years of experience working for numerous local non-profits, which includes over a decade of experience in grant writing, fundraising and development. Jocelyn is a graduate of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MBA – International Policy Studies) and the Fisher Graduate School of International Business (MBA – International Management).
WHERE DO WE OPERATE?
Interim operates within and serves all residents of Monterey County.
OUR LOCATIONS
Since 1986, Interim has successfully developed 20 housing and treatment facility projects. Interim was responsible for conceptualization of the projects, securing funding, hiring of architects and consultants, securing development permits from local governments, selection of contractors, construction supervision, contract administration, relocation, and compliance with State Prevailing Wage and Federal Davis-Bacon regulations. In addition, Interim directly manages all projects and provides support services for all residents.
The Pajaro Street Wellness Center, also developed by Interim, opened in the summer of 2014. Interim purchased the building in March of 2014 and completed the remodel in July of 2014. The center is a services hub as well as a resource center for those pursuing wellness and recovery from mental illness.
Interim’s housing, treatment and service programs are sited in Salinas, Monterey and Marina, California. to protect the confidentiality of our clients, our locations are confidential except for our main administrative office and the Pajaro Street Wellness Center, Annex Building.
Monterey – 5 sites
Housing/Treatment: 50 beds
Agency Administration
Salinas – 12 sites
Housing/Treatment, 10 sites: 115 beds
Services – 2 sites
Pajaro Street Wellness Center – Houses the OMNI Resource Center and other programs
Annex Building – Houses Supported Employment Services and other programs
Marina – 5 sites
Housing/Treatment– 4 sites: 98 Beds
Services – 1 site:
MCHOME Outreach and Services Program
Monterey County
Scattered Site Housing: 22 beds
These are generally apartments that are leased in the community from private landlords. Locations can change depending on where we are able to obtain leases.
