Rockrose Gardens Waitlist Opens 10/05/2023
The waiting list for housing serving very low-income persons at Rockrose Gardens Apartments in Marina, CA will reopen for applications on October 5, 2023. A referral from Monterey County Behavioral Health (MCBH) is required to be eligible for the waiting list. Applications will be added to the waiting list using the date and time that […]
INTERIM OBSERVES PRIDE MONTH
The OMNI Resource Center had fun observing Pride Month on June 2nd! Visitors to the Center were treated to food, fun, music, and colorful rainbows! Pride Month serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for equal rights and recognition for the LGBTQI+ community. Moreover, observing Pride Month encourages individuals and organizations to take action […]
INTERIM CELEBRATES ITS HARD-WORKING STAFF AT ANNUAL AGENCY TRAINING DAY
https://youtu.be/XGcArD_G3iAInterim gathers its staff in June each year for staff training day. In addition to providing training, the event is an opportunity for staff to connect and be acknowledged for their hard work, dedication, and service to the agency throughout the year. Steven Goings, MSW, the coordinator for the CSUMB affiliate of the National Coalition […]
Nursing Interns Leave with More Empathy After Clinical Rotations at Interim
Sonja Sheppard, MEd, PhD, RN, Nursing Administrative Supervisor at Interim, oversees groups of nursing students who need to complete a five-week rotation in a mental health-care environment. These RN students come from different programs throughout central California, most recently Walden University and Cabrillo College. The students spend their time observing and working alongside Interim staff […]
Move for Mental Health, A Fundraiser for Interim – Sponsors Needed!
October is an important month for the mental health community. World Mental Health Day and Mental Illness Awareness Week both fall in October. Interim is organizing an awareness and fundraising event emphasizing the importance of movement to mental health. Throughout the month of October, event participants will be encouraged to set a goal for themselves, […]
Interim Accepting New Homeless Applicants to Occupy Sun Rose Apartments
Sun Rose Apartments, Interim’s newest building project, will soon be available for occupancy. Interim, Inc. is currently accepting applicants. Step 1: Applicants for this housing must be referred by the Coalition of Homeless Services Providers (CHSP) through the Coordinated Entry System (CARS). A CARS assessment can be obtained from the MCHOME Program at (831) 883-3030. […]
May Is Mental Health Month!
Each year, Mental Health Month falls in May. This year, we would like to highlight the many inspiring individuals who share their personal stories with others through our Success Over Stigma (SOS) program. SOS speakers are trained to tell their stories to schools, businesses, civic groups and faith communities, helping to educate the public about […]
Interim Acknowledges Exceptional Service & Volunteering at the Annual Mental Health Service Recognition Awards
Previous image Next image In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, Interim, Inc.’s OMNI Center held its annual Mental Health Service Recognition Awards. This is an event that recognizes consumers, volunteers, and mental health care providers who are passionate about serving the mental health community. Over 200 people gathered Friday at Sherwood Hall in Salinas to […]
Volunteering is All in the Family: Meet Mother-Daughter Volunteers Melanie & Lydia Simmons
For Marina’s Melanie Simmons volunteering is all in the family — not only does she volunteer three days a week at Interim Inc.’s OMNI Resource Center, her daughter Lydia, 32, volunteers there with her. In fact, Lydia was asked to volunteer there first. Melanie, a longtime volunteer for local nonprofits, said, in support of her […]
Interim Now Accepts Commercial Insurance for the Manzanita House, Keep It Real, Choices, and Academy Programs
Interim is now serving individuals it couldn’t serve in the past – adults with commercial health insurance plans. In the past, the only way for someone with a serious mental illness in Monterey County to receive the services for their mental health was to go through Monterey County Behavioral Health. This process involved giving up […]
