Community and Field Services Division

About Pomona Wellness Community

Pomona Wellness Community offers a place for community members to gather, find resources, or participate in wellness activities. Support includes mental health, substance use, and general health and wellness resources. All activities are FREE and open to the community.

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750 S. Park Ave. Pomona, CA 91766
909-802-2650
PomonaWC@ph.lacounty.gov

In-Person Hours
TUE: 9AM – 5:30PM
WED: 9AM – 5:30PM
THU: 12PM – 5:30PM
FRI: 9AM – 5PM

Phone Hours
SAT: 1PM – 5PM

Programs

Hands Only CPR (in-person)
	Hands-Only CPR training (In-person) Hands-Only CPR is a life-saving skill that increases the survival rate of a person in a cardiac arrest emergency.  Attend a free, 10 minute training and be the difference for someone! Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday (1-3PM) Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday (3-4:30PM)   No need to register, just walk in! *Located at the Pomona Public Library – 625 S. Garey Ave, Pomona
	Hands-Only CPR Train-the-Trainer Workshops (In-person) Join a free workshop and learn how to teach hands-only CPR to your community or faith-based group, school, parent group, employees, friends or family! Mondays (1-2PM) Sept 11, 18 and 25 Register here *Located at the Pomona Public Library – 625 S. Garey Ave, Pomona
Hora de Cafecito (in-person)
	Come and enjoy a free cup of coffee with us at Pomona Public Library! Ask about mental wellbeing, share experiences or concerns you have about the community, and get connected with the resources you need to live a healthy life.   ¡Venga y disfrute de una taza de café gratis con nosotros! Pregunte sobre la salud mental, comparta experiencias o inquietudes que tenga sobre la comunidad y conéctese con los recursos que necesita para vivir una vida saludable.   Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday (1-3PM) at Pomona Public Library Cada segundo y cuarto dia martes del mes (1-3PM) en la Biblioteca Pública de Pomona   625 S Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91766   See flyer for details Vea el folleto para más detalles
Drug & Alcohol Resources & Information Table (In-person)
	Drug & Alcohol Resource & Information (In-person)  Recursos e información sobre drogas y alcohol (atender en persona)   A substance use counselor will be available to provide information on services and resources for substance use treatment and prevention.    Un consejero le brindará información sobre los servicios y recursos para el tratamiento y la prevención del uso de sustancias. ENGLISH Thursday (4-6PM) Sept 7   ESPAÑOL Jueves  (4-6PM) 7 de septiembre   No need to register, just walk in! *Located at the Pomona Public Library – 625 S. Garey Ave, Pomona No necesita Registrarse, solo presentarse. *Estamos localizados en la Biblioteca de Pomona. – 625 S. Garey Ave, Pomona
Preventing Opioid Overdose
	Naloxone is an emergency medicine that prevents overdose death from prescription opioids and heroin. Get a FREE Naloxone Kit! Each session is 1 hour long.   ENGLISH Fri, Sept 8 (3:30-4:30PM) (Virtual)  *FOR YOUTH* Fri, Sept 15 (2-3PM) (Virtual)   To join, please register Para unirse, regístrese
What You Need to Know About Substance Use Disorders
	Learn about substance use disorders, how to care for yourself and loved ones, how substances affect your health, and the different types of assistance you and your loved ones can receive. Aprenda como platicar y comunicar con tu seres queridos o amistades sobre el usoy abuso de alcohol y Drogas. Your Teen & Vaping Fri, Sept 1 (3-4PM) (Virtual) Vaping & You (for Youth) Fri, Sept 22 (3:30-4:30PM) (Virtual)   To join, please register Para unirse, regístrese
Anger Management (virtual)
	Learn strategies to regain self-control when experiencing anger, new ways to communicate, and resolve conflict. ENGLISH: Thursdays (11AM-12PM) *now in-person or virtual* Please call or email to register: 888-593-4448 wellness@tricitymhs.org
Black Maternal Mental Health Support Group
	Supersquad Assemble! Providing a safe space for Black pregnant and parenting mothers Unmask - Be Real, Be You Grow Your Village Release Your Inner Power   Available in-person or virtual   Next cohort will be starting soon!   To join, please register Contact: support@therapeuticplayfoundation.org  Learn More: www.blackinfantsandfamilies.org
Fatherhood Support Group (virtual)
	Expecting Fathers Group for Black Dads Become empowered to advocate for yourself and your partner.  Learn what to expect in each stage of pregnancy.  Join a community of support and get access to the tools you need for a more healthy and joyous birth for your baby and pregnant partner. Tuesdays (6:30PM) To join, please register
Youth Programs
	More programs coming soon!

Support Services

Substance Use Services	Mental Health Services
Substance Abuse Counseling Substance use disorder screenings Referrals for substance use prevention and treatment services Substance abuse presentations Xochilt Godinez, Substance Abuse Counselor Sonia Rodriguez, Substance Abuse Counselor	Tri-City Mental Health, a PWC partner, provides mental health support Mental health screening Link to mental health services Referrals to community support agencies Support groups for individuals and families

Service Planning Area 3

The Pomona Wellness Community is a service of the Department of Public Health. Service Planning Area 3, or SPA 3, serves the communities in the San Gabriel Valley. Visit SPA 3 for more information.