Whittier Wellness Community (WWC) 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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7643 S. Painter Ave Whittier, CA 90602 (562) 775-6104 WhittierWC@ph.lacounty.gov

In-Person Hours Monday-Wednesday: 8am-4pm Thursday: 10am-7pm Friday: 8am-4pm

Support Services

CORE Center	Help Me Grow LA
Connecting to Opportunities for Recovery and Engagement (CORE) Center offers a welcoming environment where visitors can ask questions about Substance Use Disorders, and get connected to prevention and treatment services. Substance Abuse Counselors are available on-site to provide: Substance use disorder screenings Referrals for substance use prevention and treatment services Informative presentations To learn more about CORE, click on their website.	Help Me Grow LA works with families and connects them to services that can support their child's development. A Family Partner Provider is available on-site to: Connect parents or caregivers of children with developmental delays or special health care needs to community support agencies Facilitate groups to connect and support parents and caregivers Provide support to parents and caregivers in navigating services To learn more about Help Me Grow, click on their website.
Contact	Contact
Alma Romero ARomeroa@ph.lacounty.gov (562) 775-6193	Lissette Rivera LRivera@ph.lacounty.gov (323) 494-3604

In-Person Programs

Substance Abuse Presentation
	Weekly In-Person and Virtual Presentations Offered in English and Spanish on various substance abuse and prevention topics. Every Tuesday (12:00PM) and Wednesday (3:00PM) Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on CORE flyer for more information. Can't join in-person. Join us virtually using the  link: https://tinyurl.com/4sjnx78u
Parent & Me Wellness Workshop
	4-Week In-Person Workshop Join us for free fun arts and crafts while learning about wellness tips and tricks. Tuesday, June 11 - July 2 (10:00AM-11:00AM) Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Parent & Me flyer for more information.
Nutrition: Re-Think Your Drink
	Monthly In-Person Workshop Join us for a nutrition class to learn how about healthier beverage options and how to make infused water. Tuesday, June 11 (11:00AM-12:00PM) Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Rethink Your Drink flyer for more information.
Language of PRIDE
	PRIDE Month Workshop Learn about gender, pronouns and sexuality. Thursday, June 13 (3:00PM) Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Language of Pride flyer for more information. Can't join us in-person. Join us virtually using the link; https://tinyurl.com/nna76d5s
Health Topic: West Nile Virus Get the Facts
	West Nile Virus-Get the Facts Learn more about West Nile Virus and how to stay protected. Wednesday, June 26 (10:00AM-11:00AM) Norwalk Senior Center 14040 San Antonio Dr. Norwalk, CA 90650 Click on West Nile Virus Get the Facts flyer for more information.
Ask the Nurse Series
	Questions? Ask our Nurse? Join our Nurse as they discuss important health topics. Friday, June 14 (9:00AM) Thursday, June 20 (11:00AM) Friday, June 21 (11:00AM) Friday, June 28 (9:00AM) Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Ask the Nurse flyer for more information.