Welcome to Interim, Inc. News!
Here you’ll find the latest updates about Interim, including our programs, staff, and events, as well as stories and articles exploring mental health and wellness, mental illness, and real-life journeys of hope and recovery from people our agency has supported.
Highlights and Feature Stories

Interim’s Nursing Intern Program Partnership Continues to Thrive Under Nursing Administrator Sonja Sheppard’s Leadership
Interim, Inc. continues to lead the way in educating future nurses through meaningful partnerships with local colleges and universities. Building upon the success of Interim’s

Celebrating 50 Years – A ‘Brief’ History of Interim
Interim, Inc. has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1975. What started as a small initiative by families, faith leaders, social workers,

Longtime Interim Supporter and Former Board Member Maureen Lavengood Receives Prestigious National ‘Heart of Social Work’ Award
Maureen Lavengood, a cherished long-time supporter, donor, former Board member, and dedicated volunteer of Interim, Inc., was recently honored with the national Heart of Social

Interim Welcomes Three New Board Members
Interim welcomes Arthur Turqueza and Lynna Hilts to the board of directors, and is thrilled to have John Stafsnes return to the board this year.

Interim Opens Hope Housing Program
Earlier this year, Interim, Inc., in partnership with Monterey County Behavioral Health and Sun Street Centers, started serving clients in Hope Housing. This housing is

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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.