Interim at 50 – A Blueprint for Transformation – Katherine’s Story
For fifty years, Interim, Inc. has been developing a holistic, person-centered approach to supportive housing for individuals living with mental illness, providing not just services but a pathway to stability and growth. Through a commitment to hope, self-determination, and community, Interim has created programs that help people rebuild their lives with the support they need. […]
Community Blossoms at Shelter Cove: Ardith’s Free Library Initiative
At Shelter Cove, the power of community is embodied in the inspiring story of Ardith, one of our clients, whose creativity and compassion have transformed the lives of her peers. Recognizing a need for positive, substance-free engagement, Ardith conceptualized and built a Free Library to enrich our supportive housing community. Witnessing her peers pacing in […]
A Journey to Belonging: Building Recovery Through Community and Care
Michael’s journey is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of comprehensive support. After serving 19 years in prison, he faced the daunting challenge of reintegration, grappling with a history of homelessness, addiction, and an untreated mental health condition. “I kept finding myself back in the same cycle,” he recalls. “Rehab, the streets, and […]
Empathy in Action: Interim’s Quiet Role in Providing Crisis Intervention Training for Local Law Enforcement
For over a decade, Interim, Inc. has played a pivotal role in the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Academy, a program vital to equipping law enforcement officers in Monterey County with tools to handle mental health crises compassionately. The CIT Academy, organized biannually by Monterey County Behavioral Health (MCBH), fosters improved outcomes in encounters between officers […]
A Holiday Message From Our Executive Director
In this holiday message from the Executive Director, Interim, Inc. reflects on the progress made in 2024 and the collective impact of our community, partners, and workforce. As we say hello with anticipation for what 2025 may bring, we at Interim, Inc., take this opportunity to reflect on just some of our major accomplishments […]
Building Bridges in Behavioral Health: Success Over Stigma Joins Access California’s Regional Networking Event
This behavioral health networking event brought together providers, advocates, and community partners as Success Over Stigma joined Access California’s regional convening. On November 7th, Jesse Shaw, Peer Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator with Interim, Inc.’s Success Over Stigma program, attended ACCESS California’s 2024 Regional Networking Event in Oakland, CA. This event brought together advocates, clients, and […]
Monterey County Gives 2024 – Building Homes for the Holidays With Marina Kai Apartments
Through Building Homes for the Holidays, Interim is participating in MCGives 2024 to support Marina Kai Apartments and expand permanent supportive housing in Monterey County. Donate Now Through the MCGives! campaign, Monterey County Weekly, the Community Foundation for Monterey County, the Monterey Peninsula Foundation, and generous community donors unite to uplift local nonprofits. Your gift […]
Thank you Hoedown: Chests for Charity Attendees, Sponsors, and Supporters!
This Hoedown thank you message celebrates the attendees, sponsors, volunteers, and donors who made The Hoedown: Chests for Charity such a successful fundraiser. The Hoedown: Chests for Charity was held on October 17, 2024 at Hidden Valley Music Seminars in Carmel Valley. Over 120 people attended on a beautiful fall evening and enjoyed a fantastic barbecue […]
SOS Celebrates World Mental Health Day
On October 10th, World Mental Health Day, our Success Over Stigma (SOS) program proudly joined communities around the country to raise awareness about mental illness. Led by peers with firsthand experience of mental illness and by families who support loved ones with mental health challenges, SOS’s mission is to combat stigma around mental illness by […]
September is Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month, which is a time to raise awareness of one the most urgent mental health crises. In honor of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day, which was on September 10th, Interim’s Success Over Stigma program partnered with Suicide Prevention Services of the Central Coast to provide a community presentation for staff and […]