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About Whittier Wellness Community

Whittier Wellness Community (WWC) offers a place for community members to gather, find resources, or participate in wellness activities such as exercise, cooking classes, creative wellness, and so much more. 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-7:30pm
Friday: 8am-4pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Introducing the Whittier Wellness Community Little Free Library

We are excited to announce our new onsite Free Little Library open to the public! It is located right outside of the Whittier Health Center.  Please stop by to pick a book or leave a book as you please.


Support Services
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

Resource Navigation helps connect individuals to community services and support. Meet with a resource navigator during their office hours:
  • Tuesday March 3, 10 and 17 from 1:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Every Thursday from 3:00pm - 7:00pm

In-Person Programs - Please call (562) 775-6104 to register for any class

Health and Wellness
Bowl of veggies The Whole Child: Nutrition Series
Offered in English and Spanish. Learn new healthy recipes to incorporate into your daily routine.

Every Tuesdays from 9:00am - 10:00am
March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31


Click on Nutrition Workshop flyer for more information.

Eat Well, Spend Less
Healthy eating doesn't have to be expensive! Join us for a workshop on how to eat well, without breaking the bank.

Wednesday, March 11th from 3:00pm - 4:00pm

 

Inclusive Movement Session
Join us for a gentle exercise activity designed for any ability level. Session will promote physical activity, flexibility, balance, and overall well-being.

Thursday, March 12th from
9:30am - 10:30am

Click on Inclusive Movement flyer for more information.
 
Taste the Rainbow-Golden Goodness
Discovering the world of food through a color-themed journey

Thursday, March 12th  from 2:00pm - 3:00pm
 
Healthy Salad
Offered in English and Spanish. Start your week off with a healthy salad. Join us for a healthy salad demonstration perfect for Spring.

Monday, March 16 from 10:30am - 12:00pm

 

Pot of Gold Pour Party
Offered in English and Spanish. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day enjoying a healthy green juice demonstartion.

Tuesday, March 17 from 11:00 am - 12:00pm
Creative Wellness
Creative Wellness Icon Drop-In Creative Wellness Thursdays
Offered in English and Spanish. Join us for Creative Wellness, a relaxing weekly space to unwind, express yourself, and connect through hands-on creative activities. Each session offers a new art-based experience designed to support mindfulness, creativity, and well-being.

Wednesday's from 10:00am - 12:00pm
March 11th - Rock Painting
March 18th - Canvas Painting
March 25th - Canvas Painting

Thursday's from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
March 12th - Rock Painting
March 26th - Mindful Coloring

Click on Creative Wellness flyer for more information.
 
March Into Making Drop In Craft Fridays
Offered in English and Spanish. Join us for a drop in Spring themed arts and crafts activity. Each session blends creativity, relaxation, and connection in a cozy, feel-good space.

Every Friday from 10:0am - 12:00pm
March 6th - Beaded Shamrocks
March 13th - Leprechaun Hats
March 20th - Tulip Bookmarks
March 27th - Coffee Filter Butterflies

Click on March Into Making flyer for more information.
 
Graphic image of yarn Weekly Knitting Classes
Offered in English and Spanish. Come and learn the basics of knitting and go home with a new scarf or beanie. Please bring your supplies.

Every Tuesday from 1:00pm - 2:45pm

Click on Knitting flyer for more information.
Family Friendly
Movie Mondays
Offered in English only. Join us Monday afternoons for family-friendly movies, free healthy snacks, and a perfect way to stay warm this winter.

Every Monday in February from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
March 2nd - Freaky Friday
March 9th - Luck of the Irish
March 16 - Cheaper by the Dozen
March 23rd - Cheaper by the Dozen 2


Click on Movie Mondays flyer for more information.
 
Thursday Night Board Game Throw Down
Join us and enjoy a variety of board games, card games, and group favorites while connecting with friends and meeting new ones.

Thursday's, March 5th and 19th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Click on Thursday Night Board Game Throw Down flyer for more information.
 
Family enjoying hot beverages Help Me Grow: 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.

Wednesday
, March 4th from 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wednesday, March 11th from 9:00am - 10:00am

Click on Help Me Grow flyer for more information.
 
Karaoke Craze
Offered in English and Spanish. Join us for a session of singing and fun! Make sure to bring your best voice.

Thursday, March 26th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm


Click on Karaoke Craze flyer for more information.
 
Café, Comadres, y Chisme
Offered in English and Spanish. A welcoming workshop series where comadres gather over cafecito to connect, laugh, and build community while exploring youth trends, pop culture, and digital moments. Each session creates a fun, intergenerational bridge that keeps everyone culturally in the loop.

Tuesday, March 24th from 3:00pm - 4:00pm 


Click on Café, Comadres, y Chisme flyer for more information.
Mental Health
DMH Older Adult Program: Health, Wellness, & Wholeness
Offered in English only. Join the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health for an informative workshop on how staying emotionally and physically fit can keep you healthy and give you a positive attitude. Learn how establishing social networks and social support can benefit you, your friends, your family and the community in which you live.

Friday, March 13th from 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Click on Health, Wellness, & Wholeness flyer for more information.
 
community DMH: A Community of Hope
Offered in English and Spanish. The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health want to invite you to join them for A Community of Hope. This free public group is committed to promoting self-care and wellness within our communities. Through workshops, events, and peer-led discussions, we encourage practices that reduce stress.

Thursday, March 19th from 9:00am - 11:00am


Click on A Community of Hope flyer for more information.
 
Alzheimer's Association: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

Offered in English and Spanish. Learn about the difference between Alzheimer's and Dementia, stages, risk factors, and more.

Wednesday, March 18th from 2:00pm - 3:00pm


Click on Alzheimer's Association  flyer for more information.
Educational Workshops
Power point slids Free Substance Abuse Educational In-Person Workshops
Offered in English only. These are educational workshops regarding substance use and prevention.

Wednesday, March 4th from 1:30pm - 2:30pm - How to Talk to Loved ones about Substance Use

Click on
SAPC Workshops flyer for more information.
Click here to register


Please see the SAPC Virtual Workshops for more information on schedules.
 
Drop-In HOCPR/AED Demo Resource Table
Learn how to administer Hands-Only CPR, or test your Hands-Only CPR skills at this drop-in resource table.

Tuesday, March 10th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Additional Info.
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WWC Mental Health Resources

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Spanish Newsletter
 
Request a Speaker

Click Request a Presentation to have a LA County DPH staff member present on any of the following topics:

Asthma
Heart Disease
Cholesterol
COVID-19 Vaccine
Diabetes
Emergency Preparedness
Fall Prevention
Flu
Hands-only CPR
High Blood Pressure
HIV/AIDS
Measles
Meningitis
Nutrition
Oral Health
Whooping Cough
STDs
Tuberculosis
West Nile Virus

For any other topics, please complete our
SPA 7 Community
Request Form
  
East Region (SPA 7)
The Whittier Wellness Community is hosted by the Department of Public Health. Service Planning Area 7, or SPA 7, and serves the communities of Artesia, Bell, Bellflower, Bell Gardens, Cerritos, City of Commerce, City Terrace, Cudahy, Downey, East Los Angeles, Hawaiian Gardens, Huntington Park, La Habra Heights, Lakewood, La Mirada, Los Nietos, Maywood, Montebello, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, Signal Hill, South Gate, Vernon, Walnut Park, Whittier, and others. Visit our SPA 7 website for more information on additional services we offer through our health center. 
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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