Mariposa Women and Family Center

Mariposa Women and Family Center is an Orange County facility that provides substance use counseling, mental health care and family wellness services in Orange, California.

The center offers gender-specific addiction treatment, trauma-informed therapy and co-occurring disorder care for women, men, teens and families.

Mariposa serves the community with a mission rooted in healing, dignity and accessible recovery support for those affected by addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges.

Trauma-Informed Addiction Treatment

Mariposa's specialty is gender-specific outpatient substance use treatment that integrates trauma recovery with addiction care.

The program includes intensive outpatient treatment, aftercare, extended care and counseling, making it one of the centers in the area offering dedicated gender-specific groups.

Sessions include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and 12-step facilitation, alongside drug abuse education and group support.

Treatment connects substance use with underlying experiences such as domestic violence, human trafficking or sexual abuse, helping clients address root causes while building lasting recovery skills.

Family Care and Wraparound Support

Mariposa stands out for its family-focused model, offering family therapy, couples counseling and behavioral therapy for teens alongside adult addiction services.

Free on-site child care, including a dedicated playroom helps parents attend sessions without barriers. Clients can also access case management, peer support, employment guidance and discharge planning.