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About the Antelope Valley (AV) Wellness Community  
The AV 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. Download the AV Wellness Community flyer English   Spanish
The AV Wellness Community is comprised of three centers: The Health and Wellness Center, CORE Center, and the Mental Heath Center.
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To sign up to receive information about free events, workshops, and/or classes being held at our AV Wellness Community or in the Antelope Valley region or to receive advisories/updates on any current or emerging public health issue or emergency, please enter your contact email below.
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Community and Field Services

About Us Public Health Centers Service Planning Areas (SPAs) SPA 1: Antelope Valley SPA 2: San Fernando Valley SPA 3: San Gabriel Valley SPA 4: Metro LA SPA 5: West SPA 6: South SPA 7: East SPA 8: South Bay Area Health Offices
Contact Information
Antelope Valley Wellness Community
335-B East Avenue K6
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 471-4861

Hours of operation:
8:00AM to 5:00PM

 
AV Wellness Community Programming Details

Notice to participants: If you wish to participate in any session below, you will need to complete a sign-in and liability waiver. In addition, if you are a minor, you will need to complete this form. Please email the completed and signed forms to the AV Wellness Community at AntelopeValleyWC@ph.lacounty.gov

Health & Wellness Services
For questions about the virtual programming contact:
The AV Wellness Community
Email: AntelopeValleyWC@ph.lacounty.gov
Program title and details 
Senior walking clubs at Stephen Sorensen park in Lake Los Angeles
Healthy eating workshop
Hands-only CPR (No certification card is provided)
No-Cost Produce Give Away
For more information,  click here to download flyer 
For programming schedule and links, click here to download the AVWC All Programming Calendar. 
CORE Services
For questions about programming and other CORE Center services please contact:

Melissa Longjohn Email: mlongjohn@ph.lacounty.gov Phone: (213) 472-5622

Diana Quintero Email: dquintero@ph.lacounty.gov Phone: (626) 479-4332 or visit the CORE Center website English here
Spanish here
Weekly webinars available
Your Teen and Substance Use
Recognizing and Responding to an Overdose with Naloxone

Click here to download the Naloxone flyer
Relapse Prevention and Healthy Coping
Harm Reduction and Syringe Exchange Program
And more: Referral and Screening to Substance Use Disorder is available via phone or in person (by appointment) Monday – Friday from 8am – 4pm.

For webinar links, dates and times, and additional details, please download the CORE Center Programming Calendar
Mental Health Services
For questions about the virtual registration link or call-in number, email: ctheus@dmh.lacounty.gov Phone: (213) 247-6678 
Program title and detail
Operation Motherhood
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 11:00 AM
Download flyer here
The Village
Wednesdays - 11:00 AM
Download flyer here
To protect health, prevent disease and injury, and promote health and well-being for everyone in Los Angeles County
Food Insecurity and Other Resources

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Click here to see a comprehensive list of LA County Resources.

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Click here to find food and other resources near you.

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Click here to apply for CalFresh


Upcoming Events
No-cost produce distribution in Antelope Valley. These events are organized by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) and Department of Public Health (DPH).
Where: Antelope Valley Wellness Community
335-B East Ave. K-6
Lancaster, CA 93535
Day and time: Wednesday, 9:30AM-11:30AM
When:
2022: 12/07 and 12/21/2022
2023: 1/11, 1/25, 2/08, 2/22, 3/08, 3/22, 4/12, 4/26, 5/10, 5/24, 6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/09, 8/23, 9/13, 9/27/2023

For more information click here to download our flyer.

 
Opportunities for Community-Based Organizations
The AV Wellness Community is opened to community organizations who want to provide FREE services including educational and learning activities to our community members. If you want to use our facility please complete a facility use request form. Click  here to download the form.
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