What is the OPUS Mission?

The mission of OPUS is to develop a network of people dedicated to a better understanding of the overall nature of unusual/anomalous personal experiences and to support those who have them. Such experiences may include extraordinary states of consciousness, fortean, spiritual, or parapsychological phenomenon, close encounters with non-human entities, and/or UFO activity. OPUS, through its educational services and position of neutrality, provides a meeting ground for people and groups of opposing and often controversial views in the hope that in working together we can further our overall knowledge in these areas and promote scientific research with the ultimate goal of helping humankind. To that end, OPUS networks with many like-minded organizations such as John Mack Institute (JEMI), Budd Hopkins and the Intruders Foundation, Dr. Leo Sprinkle and ACCET, (Academy of Clinical Close Encounters Therapists, Inc.), Yvonne Smith and CERO, (Close Encounter Research Organization), and Dr. David Jacobs and I.C.A.R., (International Center for Abduction Research).

Experiencer Support

The sometimes disturbing nature of anomalous experiences might lead an individual to seek professional help but because these experiences often fall outside the realm of what is considered "normal", there is often a lack of professionals willing to work with these issues. OPUS has recognized the need for a clearinghouse where an experiencer can receive assistance in choosing a professional who is knowledgeable about a particular experience in question. When appropriate, OPUS refers experiencers to physicians, licensed mental health practitioners, consultants, investigators, and alternative help. OPUS also refers to support groups where experiencers can share feelings and concerns, without fear of ridicule or embarrassment, while learning to accept and cope with what has happened and move towards a healthy way of dealing with it. Recently, OPUS has created and “on-line support group” through a Google group which is totally secure and can be accessed by the members 24 / 7.

Organization

OPUS is a non-profit tax-exempt corporation formed for the public good and is recognized by the I.R.S. under section 501(c) 3. Its activities are guided by an executive council around which is created the larger network of volunteers, mental and medical practitioners, and experts in various fields. OPUS is not a membership based organization and therefore depends on donations that are tax deductible. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Website

OPUS can be found at (www.opus-net.org) where you will find information on current news items, historical data, upcoming events and activities, book reviews, and clinical discussions.

P.O. Box 320174

Los Gatos, CA 95032

  408-268-2837 or 408-378-6771

E-mail:  Les Velez or June Steiner 

Welcome Friends of OPUS