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- Consistently accepting clients
- Offering a wide range of services e.g. marriage counseling and child counseling as reported by our users.
- Our users reporting affordable services.
Our aim is to guide our users to agencies most likely to be able to help. In addition to the above criteria we also exercise editorial discretion with our choice based upon our experience. We take our responsibility and objectivity seriously. We don't accept any form of payment from providers for this honor.
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Mariposa Women and Family Center
Our agency is based on the belief that our clients' needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat clients and referrals. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry. Founded in 1977, Mariposa Women and Family Center provides high quality, low-cost mental health and substance abuse counseling, life skills, and supportive services to women and families who otherwise would be unable to afford the help they so desperately need. Over 93% of the people Mariposa serves have low to extremely low incomes. Whether the issues are depression, anxiety, loss of a loved one, substance abuse, anger management, domestic violence, childhood abuse, parenting difficulties, low self-esteem, communication problems, or other life challenges, Mariposa's counselors have been there to help.
Individual Counseling - Whatever it is that is preventing you from a fulfilling life, our counselors are here to help you reach your potential.
Groups - Mariposa offers many groups with a wide range of topics: domestic violence, sexual assault, anxiety and so much more… Ask your counselor for a referral today. We want to offer you all the support we have
Family Counseling - Often times the entire family is impacted when life challenges happen. We want to serve your entire family and offer a place for everyone to heal. With family counseling, every member has a voice and every member has the chance to heal.
Couples Counseling - We are able to offer couples counselings as part of our CalWORKs program. Sometimes the stress of unemployment can impact you and those closest to you. We want to provide you with a supportive environment to help you with your relationships.
Women's Substance Use Disorder Program - We have one of the only women's focused substance abuse program in Orange County. If you are tired of chasing the next high, have legal, family or personal problems as a result of your drinking or using, give us a call today. Our counselors have years of experience and can show you another way to live
Substance Abuse Treatment & Recovery Program for Adolescents - If a Teen You Love is Struggling with Addiction, You Don't Have to Fight It Alone Mariposa addresses the challenges of addiction through a treatment program that gives teens the support and knowledge they need to recover.
* Our counselors provide education to teens & their families about substance abuse and its impact
* Offers a safe space for teens to discuss their emotions and challenges
* Offers group sessions and gender-specific discussion groups
We are a fee for service provider. Let us know if you have insurance or are unable to pay. Some scholarships may be available. We're also a non profit agency, check our DONATE page for more information.
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Services Offered
Groups - Mariposa offers many groups with a wide range of topics: domestic violence, sexual assault, anxiety and so much more… Ask your counselor for a referral today. We want to offer you all the support we have
Family Counseling - Often times the entire family is impacted when life challenges happen. We want to serve your entire family and offer a place for everyone to heal. With family counseling, every member has a voice and every member has the chance to heal.
Couples Counseling - We are able to offer couples counselings as part of our CalWORKs program. Sometimes the stress of unemployment can impact you and those closest to you. We want to provide you with a supportive environment to help you with your relationships.
Women's Substance Use Disorder Program - We have one of the only women's focused substance abuse program in Orange County. If you are tired of chasing the next high, have legal, family or personal problems as a result of your drinking or using, give us a call today. Our counselors have years of experience and can show you another way to live
Substance Abuse Treatment & Recovery Program for Adolescents - If a Teen You Love is Struggling with Addiction, You Don't Have to Fight It Alone Mariposa addresses the challenges of addiction through a treatment program that gives teens the support and knowledge they need to recover.
* Our counselors provide education to teens & their families about substance abuse and its impact
* Offers a safe space for teens to discuss their emotions and challenges
* Offers group sessions and gender-specific discussion groups
Fees and Payment
Services Offered To:
Adults
Couples
Teens
Children
Special Groups:
Bilingual
LGBTQ
Adults
Couples
Teens
Children
Special Groups:
Bilingual
LGBTQ
Payment:
Sliding Scale
Sliding Scale
Online Counseling:
Yes
Yes
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
