Interim Welcomes New Executive Director, Dr. Rhiyan Quiton
Interim, Inc. named Dr. Rhiyan Quiton as its new Executive Director, succeeding Barbara Mitchell, who retired after 44 years at Interim. Dr. Quiton was most recently a Behavioral Health Services Manager II for Monterey County Behavioral Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau, which he joined in 2017. Mitchell has been with Interim for 44 years, 39 […]
Mental Illness and Navigating the Criminal Justice System
Interim Inc. Will Host A Webinar on Mental Illness & Navigating the Criminal Justice System on March 9, 2023 Interim Inc. will host an online webinar via Zoom teleconferencing, “Mental Illness & Navigating the Criminal Justice System,” on March 9, 2023. The workshop, set for 5:30-7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023, is meant to provide […]
Interim Inc. Celebrates Cultures and Contributions of American Citizens of Hispanic and Latin Heritage in September and October
Interim Inc. will be observing National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Interim employs a staff rich with cultural diversity to reflect the community it serves. Nearly 50% of […]
Interim Inc. Observes September as Recovery Month to Promote and Find Treatments, Reduce Stigma and Provide Resources
Interim Inc. observes National Recovery Month in September to promote and find new evidence-based treatments for patients battling addiction and to raise awareness about this serious condition. We also aim to help provide people with the resources they need. The Keep It Real (KIR) and Outreach and Aftercare Services (OAS) are two of Interim’s recovery […]
Interim, Inc. Appoints Carmen Torres-Alfaro as New Deputy Director
Interim, Inc. is proud to announce that Carmen Torres-Alfaro has been selected for the agency Deputy Director position. An experienced mental healthcare professional, Carmen will succeed Dr. Jane Odegard and transition into the Deputy Director position during August 2022. After nearly 18 years with Interim, Jane is transitioning to a part time role in the […]
August is National Wellness Month – Elevating All Things Wellness!
Why not get the jump on your New Year’s resolutions and start the month of August off with a little health and wellbeing? As a matter of fact, August happens to be National Wellness Month. National Wellness Month focuses on self-care, managing stress and promoting healthy routines. Interim has loads of programming that promotes health […]
Paths to Recovery – Harm Reduction or Abstinence Based Models – What Approach Does Interim Take?
At Interim, we have found that one size does not fit all in recovery strategies for persons with mental illness and substance use disorders. We have different approaches to meet client’s different needs. The Keep It Real (KIR) program uses a harm reduction approach in its out-patient services. Neil Northey, KIR Program Director, explained that […]
Interim Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month
May 2022 is Mental Health Month with the Theme ‘Back to Basics’ The past year has been challenging, to say the least. From the ongoing pandemic to the continuing injustices of racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of systemic oppression, it can be hard to get through the day without something in the news […]
COVID-19 and your mental health
The COVID-19 pandemic, even as it seems to be waning, has brought many changes to how we live our lives, and with it, at times, uncertainty, altered daily routines, financial pressures, and social isolation. You may worry about getting sick if the pandemic will continue, whether your job will be affected and what the future will bring. […]
How Volunteering Improves Your Mental Health
April is both National Volunteer Month and April 17 to 23, 2022, is National Volunteer Week. Naturally, the dialogue surrounding activism and volunteerism centers on how others will benefit from the volunteer work that you do. But years of research demonstrate that there are benefits for volunteers themselves. Whether you are a family member or caregiver for […]