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: 8am-8pm Friday: 8am-4pm Saturday: 8am-3pm

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.

In-Person Programs

Infant Massage Series
	5-Week In-Person Series Offered in English and Spanish. Come learn nurturing massage techniques to make you and your baby feel more relaxed. Best for babies between 6 weeks old and pre-crawling. Tuesday's at 10:00 am Starting November 12. No class on November 26. Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Infant Massage flyer for more information.
Stress Management Series
	Stress Management Series  Offered in English and Spanish. Come learn how to manage your stress! Monday's at 11am Starting December 2nd Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Stress Management flyer for more information.
Knitting Class
	Weekly Knitting Classes Offered in English and Spanish. Come and learn the basics of knitting and go home with a new scarf or beanie. December 3rd, 10th, & 17 at 1:00 pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Knitting flyer for more information.
Ask a Nurse Series
	Weekly Ask a Nurse Series Offered in English and Spanish. Join our Public Health Nurse as they discuss important health topics. Tuesday, December 3rd & 10th at 3:00 pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Ask a Nurse flyer for more information.
Hands Only CPR Class
	Hands Only CPR Offered in English and Spanish. Join us on how to learn a life saving skill by only using your hands to do CPR! *This is a informational presentation. CPR certificates will not be given to participants.* Thursday, December 5th at 4:00 pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Hands Only CPR flyer for more information.
Help Me Grow Parent & Family Cafe
	Parent & Family Cafe Offered in English and Spanish. This is a safe space for parents to support one another while learning about resources for child development. Friday, December 6th at 10:00 am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Help Me Grow flyer for more information.
Loteria
	Loteria Offered in English and Spanish. Come play loteria while learning about eating healthy this holiday season! December 12th at 10:00 am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Loteria flyer for more information.
Holiday Paint & Sip
	Holiday Paint & Sip Offered in English and Spanish. Come paint a ornament while drinking a warm holiday drink December 12th at 1:00 pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Holiday Paint & Sip flyer for more information.
Fun with the Nurse
	Fun with the Nurse Offered in English and Spanish. Come and have some fun with our Nurse while learning how to take care of your health! Thursday, December 12th & 19th at 4:30 pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Fun With the Nurse flyer for more information.
Holiday Giveaway Event
	Holiday Giveaway Event Join us for a fun & joyful holiday giveaway filled with activities, resources, and much more! December 14th, From 10:00 am- 1:00 pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Holiday Giveaway Event flyer for more information.
Creative Wellness
	Creative Wellness: Snow Globes Offered in English and Spanish. Relax with us while making a fun holiday craft to take home! December 17th, at 3:00 pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Creative Wellness flyer for more information.
New Year, New Goal: 2025 Goal Setting Workshop
	New Year, New Goal: 2025 Goal Setting Workshop Offered in English and Spanish. Come set your goals for the new year while learning a new healthy holiday recipe! December 19th, at 6:00 pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Goal Setting flyer for more information.