A Young Adult can come to OPI from a primary treatment facility, wilderness therapy, a therapeutic program or from his/her home, college or university.
Many are in need of a structured, supportive environment as they begin to move forward, completing high school or college, getting a job, get assistance establishing goals after college, receiving vocational training and establishing their own identity and purpose in the world.
Some of our Participants may be:
Struggling with issues related to leaving home and adjusting to college and/or work environments.
Unsuccessful in persevering in the Academic and/or Work Worlds.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, Asperger’s Syndrome, Drug/alcohol or other addiction issues.
Irrespective of diagnostic categories, we are an environment where people can begin to understand their own gifts as well as the gifts others have. They begin to understand the personal reward and value that comes from helping others grow.
All OPI Participants are:
Brimming with a variety of interests
Talented and fun
Amazing and interesting
OPI is not suitable for those young adults who have used intravenous heroin or other opiates or who are in Stage 4 substance abuse characterized by escalating use of alcohol, drugs or “hard drugs” accompanied by deteriorating physical condition and inability to control use.
OPI IS SUITABLE FOR YOUNG ADULT MEN AND WOMEN WHO…
Are willing to commit to finding a sense of balance in their lives and their places as responsible members of society.
Could benefit from additional support whether they are leaving home for the first time and going to college, transitioning from a therapeutic boarding school, treatment facility or wilderness program or who have had difficulty completing high school or college.
Want to make a single, seamless transition into a metropolitan area and need educational and/or tutorial support in order to define a career or complete educational objectives whether it’s high school, junior college or four-year university.
Want to seek educational opportunities to learn about careers and fields of interests or simply enhance their quality of life.
Would benefit from a structured living program that teaches independent living skills and allows Participants to eventually transition to minimal supervision while maintaining support and learning to find balance based on real life experiences.
Need support or specialized services to deal with learning disabilities, social skills development or who need help with prioritization and organizational skills.
Need support or specialized services to deal with continued efforts to maintain their sobriety, remain drug free and find direction and meaning in their lives.
Need to explore emotional issues that may have distracted them from achieving their goals or successful independence.
Want to learn through real life experiences. As Participants explore their own interests or define career/educational direction they often meet members of the great L.A. community from areas such as the arts, business, medicine or science who share their sense of excitement and understanding.
