Frequently Asked Questions

Marsell is a nonprofit organization committed to transforming lives through the power of wellness. We provide integrated services across mental health, education, foster family care, and community programs to ensure every individual has access to the support they need to thrive. 

All of Marsell's therapy services accept insurance. We currently accept a number of insurance plans, like Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and more. For more information, please visit our Pricing and Insurance page, or contact us for additional support.

We serve individuals and families across Southern California, including youth in foster care, students in underserved communities, individuals seeking mental health support, and families in need of wraparound community services. 

Yes. Marsell is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law. 

We track outcomes across each service line; including improved mental health, school performance, family efficacy, and housing stability. Learn more about our strategy.

You can make a one-time or recurring donation directly on our website by visiting our donations page. Every dollar supports our work with children, families, and individuals striving for wellness and stability. 

Yes! We welcome corporate sponsors and community partnerships. Please reach out to our team to learn more, and someone from our team will connect with you. To learn more about our current partners and initiatives, please visit our community partnerships page.

Donations directly fund mental health treatment, foster youth care, educational enrichment, and emergency services for families. We practice financial transparency and impact reporting to ensure donor confidence. 

Therapy is a safe, non-judgmental space where you can talk openly about your feelings and challenges. With the support of a caring professional, therapy helps you better understand yourself, build resilience, and find balance in life. Everyone deserves support, and therapy is a brave and positive step toward living your best life.

We provide trauma-informed therapy; psychiatric evaluations; individual, couples, and family counseling; school-based services; and support for neurodiverse populations.

If you're passionate about supporting others and want to join our team, we welcome therapists and mental health professionals who are dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. For more information on careers at Marsell, and to view our open positions, visit our careers page.

You can contact our intake team through our website or by phone to schedule an initial assessment. We accept insurances and offer a sliding fee scale for those without insurance. 

We recruit, train, and support loving foster parents. We also provide behavioral health services, case management, and life-skills coaching to youth in our foster family program. 

You can contact our team through our website or by phone to schedule an initial assessment.

Absolutely. We offer on-call support, in-home services, clinical support, and ongoing training to help families succeed. 

The terms "foster family" and "resource family" are considered interchangeable. In 2017, the state of California officially transitioned from using the term "foster parents" to "resource parents" to help create a more children-centered and family-friendly approval process.

We provide veterans services, housing navigation, parenting classes, employment readiness, and wraparound support services designed to strengthen families and communities. 

Our community partners are comprised of non-profit organizations, donors, and other businesses or groups that understand the vision of Marsell and are dedicated to helping us achieve our goals. For more information, visit our Community Partnerships page.

Here's a list of our current partners:

• Athletes for Life
• Empire Strykers
• Healthy Heritage Movement
• Impact Networking
• Morris Young Legacy House
• TruEvolution
• Tgosketch Illustration

Many of our community services are offered at no cost to individuals and families who qualify. Please reach out to our team to learn more about eligibility. 

Our education services include academic support, enrichment camps, tutoring, special education advocacy, and school-based college preparatory programming. We partner with schools to improve student success through mental health and enrichment services. 

Yes, we offer structured academic and wellness-based programming during after-school hours and throughout the summer to keep youth engaged and supported.