Supporting Recovery Through Connection and Community
When Oscar Venini first applied to Interim, Inc., he was looking for a path into the behavioral health field. Fresh out of Sonoma State University with a degree in psychology, he had returned to Monterey County hoping to build a career in mental health and recovery services; supporting recovery through community care. Nearly 15 years […]
Finding Strength Through Peer Support in Mental Health Recovery
For Robert, recovery has not been a straight path. It has been shaped by years of navigating diagnoses, learning to accept support, and discovering the power of community through peer support. He recently shared parts of his journey as a panelist at “Tools for Promoting Positive Behavioral Health Engagement within the Legal System,” hosted […]
Building Stability Through Community Care
For nearly a decade, Kristina Johnson has been part of the Interim community, supporting individuals navigating mental health and substance use recovery. Today, she serves as a behavioral health clinician, working closely with residents and staff across several programs to help people access care, build stability, and move forward at their own pace. Kristina’s path to Interim […]
Leading with Collaboration: Building Community Through Supportive Housing
A Collaborative Approach to Supportive Housing for Mental Health “It’s not just about helping people, it is about respecting where they’re at.” When Eden DeYoung joined Interim, Inc. as Program Director for Shelter Cove and Hope Housing, she brought with her a strong foundation in substance use treatment and a deep curiosity […]
Soul Food: A Resident’s Healing Journey
A Taste of Stability: Finding Confidence, Creativity, and Community Through Cooking When Bryan talks about life today, his voice carries warmth, humor, and a deep sense of appreciation. “I was born and raised in California,” he shares. “I lived in Hawaii for a bit, then came back to California and moved to Oregon for college, […]
2026 Agency Outlook: Advancing Mental Health & Housing at Interim
The year 2025 was a productive and successful year for Interim, with an emphasis on celebration and appreciation, as we reflected on our 50-year history of serving Monterey County and the many individuals, organizations, and partners who have shaped what Interim has become. As with each new year, we enter 2026 with renewed energy […]
Miriam Gonzalez-Gomez: Designing Care Rooted in Community
For Miriam Gonzalez-Gomez, Interim’s Division Director of Program Services, community-based mental health care is a guiding principle shaped by lived experience and decades of leadership. Early Life Rooted in Community For Miriam, Interim’s Division Director of Program Services, overseeing our residential treatment programs as well as the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program, the concept of […]
Kellie’s Story in Her Own Words: “Finding Myself Again”
My name is Kellie Jimenez, and I’ve been many things in my life, but I’m most proud to say that I am an artist, a mom, and a grandma. I am also a recovering alcoholic with an anxiety disorder and a schizoaffective diagnosis. I grew up in a very dysfunctional family. From as early as […]
A Letter From the Executive Director
Three Years In, Preparing Interim for Its Next Chapter On December 5, 2022, after approximately two decades in public and private sectors, I embarked on a new journey with Interim, Inc., succeeding Barbara Mitchell as Executive Director. Serving this organization is an honor and a responsibility – one upheld collectively by Interim’s Board, leaders, supporters, […]
Finding Stability, Purpose, and Hope
Ryan’s mental health recovery journey shows how finding stability, purpose, and hope through peer support and lived experience paves the way for long-term recovery and community engagement. Ryan’s Mental Health Recovery Journey with Peer Support at Interim When Ryan took the stage at Interim’s Golden Gala, he shared a truth that resonated deeply with the […]