Resource list

You are welcome to use this list to guide you through finding answers to your questions and exploring your curiosities. This is a live list that I update regularly, so please let me know if there is an issue with any resources, or if they are not meeting your needs.

Local to Mariposa

  • Michelle Low - Beloved Doula Services

    Tynesha “T” Bennett - Root Connection Birthwork

    Destany S Morgan-Dugas - Star & Sky Doula Services

  • Kelly Harrison, IBCLC - Reach out to Kelly directly at (209)-617-5419

    WIC Merced-Mariposa

    Mariposa Lactation Lounge - A Facebook Group for all your lactation, nursing, and infant feeding questions.

    Nurture and Nourish: The Power of Breastfeeding - Lactation support in a drop-in group setting, hosted by local lactation professionals

    • The second Tuesday of every month from 11am to Noon

    • Located at Mariposa Family Resource Center
      5075 CA-140 SUITE E, Mariposa, CA 95338

  • Lupins Acupuncture

    Jack Caraco, Acupuncture, (209)742-4211

    • Experienced with helping babies turn 

    • Also offers bach flower remedies and homeopathy

    Blue Oak Ayurveda
    Ruth Smiley, Craniosacral Therapy
    Brieann Powell Roberts, Massage Therapy

    Mariposa Family Chiropractic
    Anthony Roberts, Chiropractor, (209) 966-4442

    • Experienced in the Webster technique

  • Mariposa Safe Families - community resource center with parenting support groups, family engagement activities, after school programs and more!

    Mariposa Family Resource Center - Childbirth, lactation, and parenting education classes; grief, LGBTQIA+ support groups; and enrichment activities.

    CalPride Sierras - A safe and welcoming resource center for LGBTQ+ community, providing peer support, support groups, mental health referrals, and help finding primary care.

    Mountain Crisis Services - Free and confidential services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence including Emergency Safe Housing, Transitional Housing, Peer Counseling, Legal Advocacy, and a 24 hour confidential hotline: 1-888-966-2350.

    Mariposa Heritage House - Drop-in recovery support center providingaccess to basic needs such as food, laundry, showers, internet access, and community. Program specialists are available to work individuals to meet their housing, recovery, and healthcare goals.

    Native Solutions - Family guidance center providing expert support and tailored programs including family reunification, supervised visitation, and substance use disorder recovery.

  • Mariposa County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services - BHRS provides a wide range of mental health services and substance use disorder services are provided for children, youth and adults. Services available:

    • Individual, Group, and Family counseling

    • Psychiatric services (including medication management)

    • Case Management

    • Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

    • 24/7 Crisis Response

    • Behavioral Health Court

    • Wellness Center

  • Community Food Bank - Apply using the link and receive a monthly food package at our local distribution site:
    Mariposa County Park
    4889 County Park Road
    3rd Tuesday of every month, 9AM–11AM

    Manna House - Complete an application on your first visit (no documentation required) and receive food immediately:
    5127 Charles Street
    (209)742-7985
    M-F 10:00a-2:00p

    Heritage House - Emergency food boxes by appointment for Tuesday pick-ups:
    5200 California N 49
    (209)966-7770
    M-F 8:00a-5:00p

    Mariposa Safe Families - Food and other basic needs assistance available for all Mariposa county residents:
    4983 8th Street
    (209)966-2211
    M-F 8:30a-5:00p

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