Farewell to Development Officer Deb Shearer
Deb Shearer, Interim’s Development Officer, is retiring at the end of June 2022. Deb started at Interim 6 years ago as the Executive Assistant. When Jocelyn Brady, the Development Officer, left Interim at the end of 2018, Deb stepped into the Development Officer role. Deb has contributed her skills and enthusiasm to this position. “In […]
Mental Health Services Recognition Awards – Interim Celebrates Service!
In celebration of Mental Health Month, Interim, Inc.’s OMNI Center put on their annual event, the Mental Health Services Recognition Awards, which recognizes consumers, volunteers, and mental health care providers who are passionate about being of service. Over 180 people gathered at the Monterey County Fairgrounds for an outdoor event with local food from Kona […]
Interim Welcomed Post Secrets Founder Frank Warren on May 11
On May 11th, Interim welcomed Frank Warren, founder of the Post Secrets project (www.postsecrets.com) for a free webinar. Post Secrets is a growing collection of over a million anonymous secrets mailed to Frank on postcards. Deb Linden, Interim’s Board member, moderated the lively webinar. If you missed the event, Interim also recorded its first ever […]
Kudos to our Behavioral Health Workers!
From left: Natalie Saldaña-Rivera, Sylvia Rivera, Luis Saldana- Ruiz For Mental Health Awareness month, Interim recognized the significant contributions of the mental health workforce in Monterey County. In May, Interim presented the David Soskin Compassionate Service Award and the David Soskin Inspiring Hope Award. These awards were established by Marian Penn and William Soskin in […]
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 […]
October 2021 is National Depression Education and Awareness Month
According to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, about 14.8 million adults in the U.S. are affected by Major Depressive Disorder. Because of this, suicide is the third leading cause of death for people ages 15-24, and those numbers are currently on the rise. Depression is very difficult for the individual suffering from it, as […]
Help Interim Raise Awareness During Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 3-9
The numbers are troubling. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. One in five U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, one in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year, and one in six U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year. […]
Worth the Wait!
Delayed by the pandemic, remodeled Catalyst Apartment Units A-E are nearly ready!! All five units are ADA accessible! Thank you to the Community Foundation of Monterey County, the Harden Foundation, the Berkshire Foundation and our other funding partners for making this possible. Exterior painting and roofing will be finished in the next week and residents […]
Seeking Move-In Donations of New Microwaves and Televisions for Homeless Clients
Interim Inc. is in need of at least three new 32-inch TVs and three microwaves for clients who are coming in off the street from homelessness and into supported housing with Interim and their apartments are lacking these essentials. They will be receiving case management, counseling and other services to help them maintain their housing. […]
Interim, Inc. Holds Groundbreaking for Sun Rose Apartments in Salinas Aug. 19, 2021
Interim, Inc. held a groundbreaking event for the Sun Rose Apartments on Aug. 19, with a number of speakers and dignitaries, including Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Ca.), Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig, and chair of the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, Wendy Root Askew. The event was held at the apartment building site at439 Soledad St., in […]