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About Hollywood-Wilshire Wellness Community

The Hollywood-Wilshire Wellness Community offers a place for community members to gather, find resources, or participate in wellness activities. At the Wellness Community, there are a variety of activities such as physical activity classes, nutrition and health resources, and other support resources. All activities are FREE and open to the community.

 

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Monday - Tuesday 8:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday - Thursday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Friday - Saturday 8:00am - 4:00pm

 

 

Hollywood-Wilshire Wellness Community

5205 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90038

Room 210 (2nd floor)

 
(213) 521-6112 (new number)
HollywoodWilshireWC@ph.lacounty.gov

 

 
Virtual & In-Person Programs
Last update: 12/1/2023 at 4:12pm
 
Lea en Español
Health Walks: Walk With A Nurse

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In Person! Join our Health Walk to take a 30-minute stroll around the neighborhood while engaging with our Public Health nurses. Get a free t-shirt and water bottle while supplies last!

Location:
Meet at entrance of Hollywood-Wilshire Health Center 5205 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Every Wednesday  |  10:00-10:30am

Drop-ins Welcome!
To register, visit Health Walks.

For any questions, e-mail HollywoodWilshireWC@ph.lacounty.gov or call (213) 521-6112.
Free Fentanyl Strips and Narcan Kits

New! Narcan spray & fentanyl strips are available for free at Hollywood-Wilshire Wellness Community. For access, please:

Narcan (or Naloxone) is a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose, including overdose from heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications.

Fentanyl test strips detect the presence of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is a major contributor to drug overdose deaths.

To learn more, visit the CDC website
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Hands-Only CPR Training

In Person! A family member or friend — has cardiac arrest and their heart has stopped beating. What do you do? If you perform CPR immediately it can potentially double or triple their chance of survival. Learning to perform Hands-Only CPR may help save the life of someone you know and love.

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is offering free trainings on Hands-Only CPR for community members.

To become a Heart Hero and find a Hands Only CPR training for yourself, visit LA County Heart Heroes
Hands-Only CPR Train-the-Trainer

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In Person! Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) is offering free train-the-trainer sessions on Hands-Only CPR (HOCPR) for community organizations. We are asking our community partners to host these free and important trainings as a benefit for the people you serve.

Wednesdays | 11am - 12pm

Hollywood-Wilshire Wellness Community
5205 Melrose Ave #210,
Los Angeles, CA 90038

To register or learn more, visit https://forms.office.com/g/89FcQYDVmK

Free Produce Pick-Up

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In Person! Join our free produce distribution offered every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. There is no eligibility requirement and participation is open to all. Supplies are limited! Please register for free produce in advance and register for each event.

Hollywood-Wilshire Wellness Community
5205 Melrose Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(Parking Lot)

For questions, call (213) 521-6112 or e-mail HollywoodWilshireWC@ph.lacounty.gov

Free Diapers and Other Baby Items

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In Person! Drop by Hollywood-Wilshire Wellness Community to receive free diapers and other baby items while supplies last. Items include:

  • Diapers (Size 0 - 6)
  • Baby Shampoo
  • Body Lotion
  • And more!

For questions, call (213) 521-6112 or e-mail HollywoodWilshireWC@ph.lacounty.gov
Reading & Rhythm Program

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Virtual! The Reading & Rhythm Program is a FREE 1-hour reading program that addresses the needs of struggling readers using the universal appeal of rhythm. The program runs for 6 weeks, bi-weekly, for 60-minute per class led by a certified Reading & Rhythm facilitator. The reading & rhythm program increases reading scores by an average of 52%.

Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
Time
: 5pm - 6pm
Location: Zoom link will be provided.
Eligibility: For grades Pre-K and above (Maximum of 6 participants per group.)
Interest Form: For more information or to submit an interest form,
click here.

Virtual Wellness


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Virtual! Drop-in and join this support group to learn new strategies for living a more meaningful, connected, and productive life in a supportive community of peers. You can ask about mental wellbeing, share thoughts and experiences about the community, and get connected with resources.

Every other Friday | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

To join, visit bit.ly/211ask to join on Microsoft Teams
or
Join by phone (323) 776-6996
Phone Conference ID: 172 721 287#

Coffee & Chat

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In-Person! Drop-in and join this support group to learn new strategies for living a more meaningful, connected, and productive life in a supportive community of peers. You can ask about mental wellbeing, share thoughts and experiences about the community, and get connected with resources.

Every Tuesday & Thursday | 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Hollywood-Wilshire Wellness Community
5205 Melrose Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(Parking Lot)

 

Free Support Groups



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In-Person & Virtual! Join a free support group to connect with folks and take care for your own physical and mental health. Many groups are offered in English and Spanish. For any questions or to register, call and leave a message with your name & number on a secure and confidential voicemail to:

Martin Rodarte, LCSW
He/Him/His
213-266-3432

Letter of Support

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In-Person & Virtual! Insurance companies require a letter from a mental health care professional prior to all gender affirming surgeries. The letter is a statement that the client is ready and able to give informed consent. You can request a free letter of support through the Hollywood-Wilshire Wellness Community.

For any questions or to request a letter, call and leave a message with your name & number on a secure and confidential voicemail to:

Martin Rodarte, LCSW
He/Him/His
213-266-3432

 

CORE Weekly Webinar Series
CORE flier
Click here to visit CORE website

 The Connecting to Opportunities for Recovery and Engagement (CORE) Center is a community space where everyone can get information and resources about how to prevent alcohol and drug use, learn more about substance use disorders – also known as addiction – and find out where to go for free or low-cost treatment services.

For any questions, contact:
Emiliano Juarez
, Substance Abuse Counselor
(213) 521-6113
EJuarez2@ph.lacounty.gov

 
 Talleres de Español
 
 
Caminata de Salud

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En Persona! Únase a nuestra caminata de salud para dar un paseo de 30 minutos por el vecindario mientras interactúa con nuestras enfermeras de salud pública. ¡Obtenga una camiseta y una botella de agua gratis hasta agotar las existencias!

Lugar:
Reunirse en la entrada de Centro de salud de Hollywood-Wilshire 5205 Melrose Ave Los Angeles, CA 90038

Cada miércoles | 10:00-10:30am

Son bienvenidos sin registración.
Para registrarse, visite aquí: bit.ly/43renBF

Si tiene preguntas, llame al (213) 521-6112 o envíe un correo electrónico a HollywoodWilshireWC@ph.lacounty.gov
Las tiras de prueba de fentanilo y naloxona gratis

¡Nuevo! ¡Tiras de Prueba de Fentanilo y Narcan Spray ya disponibles en nuestro centro de bienestar!

 

¿Qué es la naloxona? ¿Cómo funciona? La naloxona es un medicamento que salva vidas y que revierte rápidamente una sobredosis cuando se administra de inmediato.

 

¿Qué son las tiras de fentanilo? Las tiras pueden indicarle si las drogas contienen fentanilo.

 

Las tiras de prueba de fentanilo y naloxona están disponibles de forma gratuita en Hollywood-Wilshire Wellness Community. Para hacer una cita, por favor llame (213) 521-6113 o envíe un correo electrónico a ejuarez2@ph.lacounty.gov

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Distribución de frutas y verduras gratis

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¡En persona! El Hollywood-Wilshire Centro de Bienestar está distribuyendo frutas y verduras gratis. No hay requerimientos - está abierto a todos! Regístrese para cada evento.

Cada 1er y 3er jueves del mes

Hollywood-Wilshire Wellness Center
5205 Melrose Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Por favor regístrese para obtener productos gratis.

Si tiene preguntas, llame al (213) 521-6112 o envíe un correo electrónico a HollywoodWilshireWC@ph.lacounty.gov

Pañales Gratis y Otros Artículos Para Bebés

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¡En persona! Visite Hollywood-Wilshire Wellness Community para recibir pañales gratis y otros artículos para bebés hasta agotar existencias. Los artículos incluyen:

  • Pañales (Talla 0 - 6)
  • Champú para Bebés
  • Loción Corporal
  • ¡Y más!

Si tiene preguntas, llame al (213) 521-6112 o envíe un correo electrónico a HollywoodWilshireWC@ph.lacounty.gov
Bienestar Virtual

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¡Virtual! Estamos aquí para usted. No se necesita cita. Úneteen línea o por teléfono a este grupo de apoyo para aprender nuevas estrategias para vivir una vida más significativa, conectada y productiva en una comunidad de apoyo de compañeros. Puede preguntar sobre el bienestar mental, compartir pensamientos y experiencias sobre la comunidad y conectarse con recursos.

Cada dos viernes | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Para unirse, haga clic aquí: bit.ly/211ask
Por Teléfono: (323) 776-6996 | Contraseña: 172 721 287#

Cafecito y Conversación

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¡En persona! Visite y únase a este grupo de apoyo para aprender nuevas estrategias para vivir una vida más significativa, conectada y productiva en una comunidad de apoyo de compañeros. Puede preguntar sobre el bienestar mental, compartir pensamientos y experiencias sobre la comunidad y conectarse con recursos.

Cada Martes y Jueves | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

¡Solo entra! No es necesario registrarse. 
Hollywood-Wilshire Wellness Community
5205 Melrose Ave. #210 (Segundo piso)
Los Angeles, CA 90038



Bienestar Emocional Gratuitos

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¡En persona o Virtual! Únase a un grupo de apoyo gratuito para conectarse con la gente y cuidar su propia salud física y mental. Para cualquier pregunta o para registrarse, llame y deje un mensaje con su nombre y número en un correo de voz seguro y confidencial a:

Martin Rodarte, LCSW
He/Him/His
213-266-3432

Talleres Educativos Sobre Prevencion Del Consumo De Drogas

El Centro CORE es un espacio comunitario donde todos pueden acudir para obtener información y recursos sobre cómo prevenir el consumo de alcohol y drogas, obtener más información sobre los trastornos por consumo de sustancias y averiguar a dónde acudir para recibir tratamiento gratuito o a bajo costo servicios.

Haga clic aquí para visitar el centro CORE

Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Emiliano Juarez (323) 769-7842

 

Programa de Leer y Ritmo en Inglés

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¡Virtual! El Programa de Lectura y Ritmo es un programa de lectura GRATUITO de 1 hora que aborda las necesidades de los lectores con dificultades utilizando el atractivo universal del ritmo. El programa tiene una duración de 6 semanas, cada dos semanas, de 60 minutos por clase dirigida por un facilitador certificado de Lectura y Ritmo. El programa de lectura y ritmo aumenta los puntajes de lectura en un promedio de 52%.

 

Días: Lunes y Miércoles
Hora:
5pm - 6pm
Ubicación: Se proporcionará el enlace Zoom.
Elegibilidad: Para los grados de prekínder en adelante Límite: Máximo de 6 participantes por grupo.
Formulario de interés:
Para obtener más información o enviar un formulario de interés, haga clic aquí
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Support Services
Substance Use Services Mental Health Services
LA County Department of Public Health provides substance use services:
  • Substance use disorder screenings
  • Referrals for substance use prevention and treatment services
  • Substance abuse presentations

Emiliano Juarez
Substance Use Counselor
EJuarez2@ph.lacounty.gov
(213) 521-6113 (office)
(323) 943-0462 (cell)


For urgent requests, contact the Substance Abuse Service Helpline at 1-844-804-7500. The Helpline operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week as the entry point for substance use services in Los Angeles County.
LA County Department of Mental Health provides mental health services:
  • Mental health screening
  • Link to mental health services
  • Referrals to community support agencies
  • Support groups for individuals and families

Martin Rodarte, LCSW
Psychiatric Social Worker
MRodarte@dmh.lacounty.gov

(323) 769-7819 (office)
(213) 266-3432 (cell)



For urgent requests, you may contact the ACCESS Center at 1-800-854-7771 (ext. 1). The ACCESS Center operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week as the entry point for mental health services in Los Angeles County.

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Fentanyl
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Diabetes
Public Health 101
COVID-19 Vaccines
MPOX
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For any other topics, email us at HollywoodWilshireWC@ph.lacounty.gov
 
Public Health Services for the Metropolitan Los Angeles Region

The Hollywood-Wilshire Wellness Community is a service of the Department of Public Health. Service Planning Area 4, or SPA 4, serves the communities of Boyle Heights, Central City, Downtown LA, Echo Park, El Sereno, Hollywood, Mid-City Wilshire, Monterey Hills, Mount Washington, Silverlake, West Hollywood, Westlake, and others.

See the SPA 4 webpage for more information.

Public Health has made reasonable efforts to provide accurate translation. However, no computerized translation is perfect and is not intended to replace traditional translation methods. If questions arise concerning the accuracy of the information, please refer to the English edition of the website, which is the official version.
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