OPI was started by well-known psychiatrist, Robert F. Fischer, M.D., and Anne LaRiviere to help young men and women ages 17 to 25 years old find the internal balance and external support they need to make a seamless transition into adulthood.

As our participants enroll in a nearby junior college or university---or complete high school, get their GED or enter the workforce---they are offered services ranging from individualized/group counseling, substance abuse counseling when indicated, career counseling and psychotherapy to educational tutoring and organizational support to help them set goals and decide what they want to do with their lives.

Particularly suited for those who want to re-locate in a metropolitan area, OPI is in Woodland Hills/Los Angeles where there is a rich resource of career opportunities for our participants ranging from the arts, finance to business and entertainment communities.

With help from our dedicated staff, participants establish a bridge of communication with their families as they move toward being able to function more independently with our incremental decreases in supervision and structure. They move from our apartments into their own apartments, maintaining a continuum of care with our supportive network of peers and dedicated professionals, a network that continues even after they leave.