Sun Rose Apartments Exceeds Capital Campaign Fundraising Goal
Interim is happy to report we have raised $1,180,346 in private grants and donations to complete Sun Rose Apartments, exceeding our goal of $1,163,716. We are excited to move residents in once construction is completed! Sun Rose will be completed at a total construction cost of $6,867,031. Interim has also secured an additional $3,079,510 of […]
Longtime Agency Advocate Kay D’Angio Passes
Kathryn Ann D’Angio, a local advocate in the community for people with mental illness, passed away on January 11, 2023. She was a dedicated supporter of Interim and of the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, volunteering to raise funds for Interim and raising awareness about the community need for more supportive […]
Thoughts on Retirement and Lessons Learned
After 44 years at Interim, I am retiring. There is no perfect time to retire, but I’ve chosen to leave my job as the Executive Director in order to bring in new leadership. I wanted to retire at a time where I am still healthy and can spend considerable time and effort to train a […]
Thoughts on a Memorial Service
I recently attended a memorial service for a woman who had been an Interim client for more than 20 years. C had struggled with mental illness and substance use since her teens. She had been homeless, living on the streets of Monterey County several times over the years. C received treatment in many Interim programs […]
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 […]
MCHOME Holds First Foot Care Event for Homeless Clients
Sonja Sheppard, Nurse Administrator, partnered with Will Smith, MCHOME Program Director, to host a foot care event on November 17th. The MCHOME program provides outreach to homeless adults with psychiatric disabilities to get them off the streets and into permanent housing. Will Smith said, “I think this was a great event and the clients who […]
Maureen and Wayne Lavengood Honored by Interim on National Philanthropy Day
From left: Barbara Mitchell, Executive Director; Maureen Lavengood; Diana Rosenthal, Interim Board President; Wayne Lavengood The ladies of Interfaith Outreach of Carmel’s Joining Hands Benefit Shop Interim honored Maureen and Wayne Lavengood at the annual National Philanthropy Day luncheon. Maureen and Wayne, both clinical social workers, are founding Board members of the agency, and have […]
Generous Donor Starts Barbara Mitchell Housing, Healing and Hope Fund
Eugene Mirabella recently made a donation with an interesting requirement. His funds could only be used to create a fund named in honor of Barbara Mitchell. The fund will be used to support direct client services. Eugene explained the motivation for his donation, saying “I met Barbara almost 50 years ago. I recognize everything she […]
A Legacy of Service – Two Longtime Board Members Retiring
From Left: Diana Rosenthal, Interim Board President; Richard Bishop; Diane DeBerry; Barbara Mitchell, Executive Director Two members of Interim’s Board of Directors will be retiring at the end of December. Richard Bishop joined the Board in 2011. He is retired from the Monterey County Public Administrator, Guardian, Conservator Office where he was sometimes appointed to […]
