Community and Field Services Division

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-7:30pm Friday: 8am-4pm Every other Saturday: 8am-3pm 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

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

Health and Wellness
The Whole Child Nutrition Workshops
	Nutrition Workshops Offered in English and Spanish. Learn new healthy recipes to incorporate into your daily routine. Thursday, December 4th & 11h from 11:00am- 12:00pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Nutrition Workshop 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. Every Tuesday from 3:00pm- 4:00pm *No class Tuesday, December 30th* Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Ask a Nurse flyer for more information.
The Hair Wellness Series
	The Hair Wellness Series Offered in English and Spanish. Learn how to rebalance your scalp and revitalize your strands through gentle cleansing rituals, a nourishing DIY hair mask, and a guided scalp massage for total hair wellness. Wednesday, November 26th from 10:00am- 11:00am: Detox & Restore Friday, December 5th from 10:00am- 11:00am: Nourish and Glow Wednesday, December 10th from 2:00pm- 3:00pm: Style & Protect Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on The Hair Wellness Series flyer for more information.
Snowman Ornaments
	Snowman Ornaments Offered in English. Join us for a cozy crafting session and make your own wooden snowman ornament! A fun, hands-on way to get creative, relax, and celebrate the winter season. Friday, December 5th, 1:00pm-2:00pm. Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Snowman Ornament Making flyer for more information.
Vital Signs & Vital Moves: Exercise with a Nurse
	Exercise with a Nurse Offered in English and Spanish. Join our Nurse for a low impact exercise. Thursday, December 4th & 18th from 4:30pm- 5:30pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Exercise with a Nurse flyer for more information.
DIY Snow Globe
	DIY Snow Globe Offered in English and Spanish. Join us for a festive snow globe making afternoon! Supplies will be provided. Wednesday, December 3rd from 3:00pm- 4:00pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on DIY Snow Globe flyer for more information.
Whittier Wellness Community 1st Annual Great Holiday Bake Off
	Great Holiday Bake Off Offered in English and Spanish. Bring your best healthy holiday baked good and be entered in our holiday bake off.  Thursday, December 18th from 2:00pm- 4:00pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Great Holiday Bake Off flyer for more information.
Festive Footsteps: Walk off the Feast
	Festive Footsteps: Offered in English and Spanish. Had one too many HOLIDAY treats? Let’s turn those extra calories into extra steps! Join our Friday walks to move, mingle, and feel great again! Every Friday in December from 9:00am- 9:45am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Festive Footsteps flyer for more information.
Creative Wellness
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. Please bring your supplies. Every Tuesday from 1:00pm- 2:45pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Knitting flyer for more information.
Pinecone Christmas Tree Workshop
	Pinecone Christmas Trees Offered in English and Spanish. Come make a cute and festive Christmas tree out of a pinecone. All supplies will be provided.  Thursday, December 11th from 1:00pm- 2:00pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Pinecone Christmas Trees flyer for more information.
Drop-in Holiday Creative Wellness
	Drop-in Holiday Creative Wellness Offered in English and Spanish. Unwind and de-stress while you drop-in our creative wellness workshops! Just bring your creativity and open mind to create something beautiful to take home! Wednesday December 17th, 24th, and 31st from 9:00am- 11:30am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Creative Wellness flyer for more information.
Festive Holiday Craft
	Festive Holiday Craft Offered in English and Spanish. Join us for a festive holiday crafting session! Bring your holly-jolly spirit and creativity as we make delightful seasonal projects together! Fridays, December 12th, 19th, and 26thfrom 10:00am- 11:30am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Festive Holiday Craft flyer for more information.
Holiday Gnomes
	Holiday Gnomes Offered in English and Spanish. Join us Saturday mornings as we make festive gnomes out of yarn! All supplies will be included.  Saturday, December 13th from 9:00am- 10:00am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Holiday Gnomes flyer for more information.
Family Friendly
Loteria
	Loteria Offered in English and Spanish. Start your day with a burst of excitement playing Loteria! Grab your coffee and get ready for high-energy fun, fast wins, and plenty of laughter to kick off your morning right. Mondays, December 1st, 15th, and 29th from 10:30am- 11:30am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Loteria flyer for more information.
Movie Mondays
	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 December from 1:00pm- 3:00pm December 1st- Home Alone December 8th- Home Alone 2 December 15th- The Santa Clause December 22nd- The Santa Clause 2 December 29t- The Santa Clause 3 Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Movie Mondays flyer for more information.
Karaoke Craze
	Karaoke Craze Offered in English and Spanish. Join us for an afternoon of signing and fun! Make sure to bring your best voice. Friday, December 12th from 1:30pm- 3:30pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Karaoke Craze 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. Thursday, December 4th from 10:00am- 11:00am Thursday, December 11th from 4:00pm- 5:00pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Help Me Grow flyer for more information.
CineSaturday
	CineSaturday Offered in English only. Join us Saturday for a cozy afternoon of family-friendly movie, snacks, and memories made together. Bring your blankets, grab some popcorn, and enjoy the show. Saturday, December 13th from 1:00pm-3:00pm 12/13- The Muppets Christmas Carole Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on CineSaturday flyer for more information.
Mental Health
Department of Mental Health: A Community of Hope
	A Community of Hope Offered in English and Spanish. The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Service 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, December 18th from 9:00am- 11:00am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on A Community of Hope flyer for more information.
Department of Mental Health: Stress Management
	Stress Management Offered in English and Spanish. Join us to learn healthy ways to cope with stress. Thursday, December 4th from 9:00am- 10:00am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Stress Management flyer for more information.
Educational Workshops
CORE Workshop
	Free educational workshops Offered in English only. These are educational workshops regarding substance use and prevention. 12/22- Marijuana 11:00am- 12:00pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on CORE flyer for more information. Click here to register
Stop the Bleed Presentation
	Stop the Bleed Presentation Offered in English only. Uncontrolled bleeding is the most common cause of preventable death from trauma. Injuries results from a wide variety of causes, including accidents or intentional harm, and in a wide variety of locations, such as your home or workplace. Someone who is severely bleeding can bleed to death in as little as 5 minutes. The greater the number of people who know how to control bleeding in an injured patient, the greater the chances of surviving that injury. You can help save a life by knowing how to stop bleeding if someone is injured! Tuesday, December 9th from 12:00pm- 1:00pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Stop the Bleed Presentation flyer for more information.
East LA Women's Center: Healthy Relationship Loteria
	Healthy Relationship Loteria Offered in English only. These are educational workshops regarding substance use and prevention. Wednesday, December 10th from 9:30am- 11:00am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Healthy Relationship Loteria flyer for more information.