The OPUS program is designed for students with social, emotional, and/or behavioral difficulties that interfere with a positive, successful school experience. The program offers specialized interventions for (1) School avoidance/refusal; (2) Anxiety, depression, or related social-emotional difficulties; and (3) Difficulty with peer relations, socialization, self-esteem. The program offers a wide range of supports and services and includes a strong community component designed to foster a sense of belonging and mutual support among students. Staff includes special education teachers, social worker, school psychologist, and paraprofessionals.