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
Finding Support and Growth: Inside Mariposa’s Community Counseling Program
Life’s journey can be filled with twists, turns, and unexpected challenges. Whether you’re navigating a difficult transition, struggling with overwhelming emotions, or simply seeking personal growth, having a safe space
From Substance Use Treatment to Holistic Family Care: A Look Back at Mariposa’s Inspiring Journey (Mental Health Services Orange County)
For over 45 years, Mariposa Women and Family Center has been a beacon of hope in Orange County, evolving and expanding its mental health services to meet the ever-changing needs
Orange County Re-entry Program & Mental Health Services
Mariposa Women and Family Center’s Enhancement Care Management & Treatment (ECMT) Program offers a re-entry, life-changing program to help Orange County residents dealing with tough situations. This program gives mental
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.