Orange County’s Premier Family Mental Health, Wellness & Empowerment Nonprofit
Innovative women and family mental health and substance use counseling services.
Mariposa’s Mental Health Programs
Customized, innovative programs designed to meet your unique needs for individual, couple, or family therapy.
Counseling
Customized, innovative programs designed to meet your unique needs for individual, couple, or family therapy.
Personalized virtual counseling programs for you to access regardless of your work schedule or family duties.
Online Counseling
Personalized virtual counseling programs for you to access regardless of your work schedule or family duties.
Rooted in the healing power of community, this therapy brings together those who have shared your struggle.
Group Therapy
Rooted in the healing power of community, this therapy brings together those who have shared your struggle.
Gender-specific drug and alcohol treatment programs, from outpatient to aftercare and extended care treatment.
Substance Use Counseling
Gender-specific drug and alcohol treatment programs, from outpatient to aftercare and extended care treatment.
Clinician-led ”horse therapy” focused on rehabilitative goals that can support physical and mental wellness.
Equine Therapy
Clinician-led ”horse therapy” focused on rehabilitative goals that can support physical and mental wellness.
School-based counseling for students struggling with self-advocacy, building confidence and motivation.
School-Based Mental Health
School-based counseling for students struggling with self-advocacy, building confidence and motivation.
About Mariposa
Since 1977, Mariposa has served Orange County’s women, men, and families with innovative counseling programs and therapies to help achieve balance both at home and in the workplace. From family mental health care to personalized, individual care to group sessions with fellow survivors, Mariposa is here to support your healing journey.
The Link Between Trauma & Addiction
of women in the U.S. have a substance use disorder; 70% of these women have children.
Our Impact
“My Future is Bright” – Natasha’s Story
Natasha came to Mariposa because she was experiencing low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression due to emotional, financial, and physical abuse. She reported that when she would look at herself in the mirror, she would ruminate about the things that were said to her by her perpetrator and believed those things to be true.
Recent Blogs
Love Is… Investing in Our Community: Join Mariposa Women and Family Center for the OCCF Giving Day!
We have exciting news! On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Mariposa Women and Family Center is proud to participate in “Love is, a day to invest in Mental Wellness and Healthy
Trauma Healing: Understanding PTSD & Recovering from Long-Term Trauma
Trauma can leave deep, lasting wounds that impact our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. When these wounds don’t heal properly, they can lead to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a condition
Stories of Hope: How Mariposa’s ECMT Program is Working to End Homelessness in OC
Homelessness in Orange County is a complex issue, but there’s reason for hope. Mariposa Women and Family Center’s Enhanced Care Management and Treatment (ECMT) Program is making a real difference
45 Years. 120,000+ Lives Transformed.
See how your donations help change the lives of women and families impacted by trauma and addiction–for the better.
