We are a counseling center that treats over 3,000 women and families each year; expert in issues involving mental health, substance abuse, violence, and trauma. Mariposa is a counseling center where women and families can address the challenges that keep them from leading productive, fulfilling, and healthy lives. Mariposa Women and Family Center provides high quality, caring, affordable mental health and recovery counseling, life skills education and supportive services to women and families. The mission is to help them make positive changes in their lives and empower them to become healthier, happier and more productive. A center for healing and hope, Mariposa treats those it serves with dignity and respect and helps them create a better future for themselves and the community. Since 1977, Mariposa has served Orange County residents of low to extremely low income.