Business Details
45 Years
experience
Trusted Memory Care & Support Services
Opica Adult Day Care Center has been a trusted leader in supporting adults with memory loss and their families for over 42 years. Our mission focuses on enhancing quality of life through structured day programs, counseling services, and community education. With a dedicated team of professionals and volunteers, we provide a nurturing environment that combats isolation while offering respite to caregivers. Our expertise in early-stage memory loss interventions, including the Brain Train program, reflects decades of specialized experience.We maintain a 1:5 staff-to-member ratio to ensure personalized care, combining therapeutic activities with emotional support. As a recognized training site for marriage and family therapists, we uphold rigorous professional standards while remaining accessible through sliding-scale fees. Our commitment to innovation is evident in both in-person and virtual programming, serving West Los Angeles residents with unwavering dedication to dignity and purpose.
Services
Adult Day Program
Brain Train
Support Groups
Individual Counseling
Virtual Programs
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- 42 years of specialized experience in memory loss care
- 1:5 staff-to-member ratio for personalized attention
- Multidisciplinary team with geriatric counseling expertise
- Comprehensive respite care for family caregivers
- Hybrid in-person and virtual programming options
What people say
Dignity and purpose
Expertise in memory loss
Valuable respite care
Personalized attention
Loving environment
Services
Adult Day Program
Our structured day program creates a socially engaging environment for adults with memory loss. Through art therapy, physical activities, and cognitive exercises, members maintain social connections while caregivers receive essential respite. With both in-person and virtual options, we've served West Los Angeles families for over four decades.
Brain Train
This specialized program addresses early-stage memory loss through multidisciplinary interventions. Participants engage in emotional support sessions, memory-enhancing techniques, and creative activities designed to slow cognitive decline. Both in-person and virtual formats include optional art classes to stimulate creativity and social interaction.
Support Groups
We offer weekly virtual and in-person support groups for caregivers and individuals with memory challenges. Led by licensed therapists, these sessions provide emotional support, practical strategies, and peer connection to help families navigate cognitive decline with professional guidance and community understanding.
Individual Counseling
Our counseling services include licensed therapists, associates, and trainees offering sliding-scale sessions. Specializing in geriatric care, we address emotional challenges related to memory loss through individual, couples, and family therapy while maintaining strict professional supervision standards.
Virtual Programs
OZ virtual programming delivers interactive activities via Zoom for memory care participants. Features include cognitive exercises, social engagement opportunities, and therapeutic sessions that mirror our in-person offerings while maintaining accessibility for homebound individuals and remote caregivers.
People
Mary Michlovich
Executive Director
With over four decades of leadership in geriatric care, Mary established OPICA as the first adult day program in Los Angeles. Her vision combines clinical excellence with compassionate support for memory-impaired adults and their families.
Cheryl Beck Benjamin
Director of Programs
As clinical director, Cheryl oversees program development and therapeutic services. She brings extensive experience in geriatric mental health and has shaped OPICA's multidisciplinary approach to memory care since its founding.
Saira Reyes
Director of Operations
Saira manages daily operations and volunteer coordination, ensuring smooth delivery of OPICA's comprehensive services. Her administrative leadership supports the organization's mission through efficient resource management and program implementation.
Gillian Scott
Clinical Supervisor
As a licensed therapist and clinical supervisor, Gillian oversees training programs and ensures therapeutic standards. She contributes to OPICA's professional development initiatives while maintaining direct client care responsibilities.
Angele Caron
Therapist
Specializing in early-stage memory loss, Angele coordinates the Brain Train program. Her clinical expertise in cognitive interventions helps participants develop coping strategies while supporting families through the emotional challenges of memory decline.
Questions
What services does OPICA offer for memory loss?
We provide adult day programs, Brain Train cognitive sessions, support groups, individual counseling, and virtual care options for both individuals with memory loss and their caregivers.
How can I join OPICA's programs?
Contact our admissions team at (310) 478-0226 for an assessment. We offer both in-person and virtual options with flexible scheduling to accommodate different needs and stages of memory loss.
Does OPICA accept insurance or offer financial assistance?
While we don't bill insurance directly, our sliding-scale fees and scholarship programs make services accessible. Donations help support financial assistance for those in need of critical memory care services.
What makes OPICA different from other memory care providers?
With 42 years of specialized experience, we combine 1:5 staff ratios, multidisciplinary programming, and comprehensive caregiver support. Our unique Stoner Park location enhances therapeutic activities through natural surroundings.
Are counseling services available for family members?
Yes, we offer individual and group counseling for caregivers and families through licensed therapists, associates, and trainees with expertise in geriatric mental health and memory-related challenges.
How does OPICA support caregivers?
We provide respite care, support groups, counseling, and educational workshops like Powerful Tools for CAREgivers. Our programs address emotional stress, communication strategies, and practical care techniques for memory loss caregivers.
