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 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

Storytime & Fun
	Storytime & Fun Offered in English and Spanish. Come listen to stories and sing along to nursery rhythms! For ages 2-5! Monday, February 3rd, 10th, and 24th at 10:30 am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Storytime flyer for more information.
Mental Health Workshops
	Mental Health Workshops Offered in English & Spanish. Each week we will be discussing a different mental health topic. English workshops offered on Mondays at 9am Spanish workshops on Mondays at 11:30am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Mental Health flyer for more information.
Glow Up Monday
	Glow Up Monday  Offered in English and Spanish. Come enjoy some self-care! Bring your favorite beauty items (makeup, skincare, hair care, etc.)   Monday, February 10th at 1:00pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Glow Up Monday 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. Monday, February 24th at 9:00 am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Help Me Grow flyer for more information.
Nutrition Workshops
	Invest In Self-Care Offered in English and Spanish. Come learn about nutrition and how to take care of yourself Tuesday, February 4th -11:00am – What’s on the Nutrition Label Tuesday, February 11th – 11:00am – Rethink Your Drink Tuesday, February 18th – 11:00am – Meal Planning Tuesday, February 25th – 11:00am - Using Food Labels Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Nutrition Workshop 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. Every Tuesday in February 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. Every Tuesday at 3pm! Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Ask a Nurse flyer for more information.
Origami Workshop
	Origami Workshop  Offered in English. Learn how to make beautiful origami art! Wednesday, February 12th at 1:00pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Origami Workshop flyer for more information.
Creative Wellness
	Valentines Creative Wellness Offered in English and Spanish. Come and learn the basics of knitting and go home with a new scarf or beanie. Wednesday, February 12th at 2:30pm Please call to reserve your spot (562) 775-6104 Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Creative Wellness flyer for more information.
Self-Defense Workshop
	Self-Defense Workshop Offered in English & Spanish. Learn the importance of being alert of surroundings and basic techniques to defend yourself. Wednesday, February 19th at 9:00 am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Self-Defense flyer for more information.
Hands Only CPR
	Hands Only CPR Offered in English and Spanish. Learn an important lifesaving skill! *No certifications will be given* Wednesday, February 26th at 1:00pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Hands Only CPR flyer for more information.
Planned Parenthood- Healthy Relationships Workshop
	Healthy Relationship Workshop Offered in English and Spanish. In this workshop you will learn about... Relationships rights/ responsibilities Setting boundaries Healthy/ Unhealthy behaviors and MORE! Teens and Young Adults- Saturday, February 8th- 2:00 pm Older Adults- Wednesday, February 12th- 10:00 am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Teen & Young Adult or Older Adult flyer for more information.
Heart Healthy Smoothie Workshop
	Heart Healthy Smoothie Workshop Offered in English and Spanish. Learn how to make delicious healthy smoothies! Thursday, February 20th at 5:30 pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Heart Healthy Smoothie flyer for more information.
Budget Workshop
	How to set goals, build a budget and save Workshop Offered in English only. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to set goals based on your values, build a budget that works for you and save for the future.  Saturday, February 8th at 10:00 am Thursday, February 13th at 5:00 pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Budget & Save flyer for more information.
Mother's Support Group
	Mother's Support Group Offered in English and Spanish. Join us to talk, learn (chismear) about motherhood and the rollercoaster of emotions it may entail. We hope to create a welcoming environment where you feel safe to vent, cry or laugh about your journey. We will discuss topics such as anxiety, depression, communication, and self-care. We will also host presenters to help you familiarize with resources near you! Thursday, February 6th & 20th at 9:30 am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Mother's Support Group flyer for more information.
CORE Workshop
	Free educational workshops Offered in English only. These are educational workshops regarding substance use and prevention. Thursday, February 6th at 1:45 pm Friday, February 21st at 11:00 am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on CORE flyer for more information. Click Here to register
75 Soft Challenge
	75 Soft Challenge Offered in English and Spanish. The 75 soft challenge is a wellness challenge that involves eating well, drinking water, exercising, and reading, for 75 days! Check in meetings every Thursday beginning January 16th until April 3rd from 3-5pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on 75 Soft Challenge flyer for more information.
WellNest LA Infant Massage Class
	Infant Massage Class Offered in English and Spanish. This is a wonderful way to experience the way your baby communicates with you. With nurturing touch, you and your baby may feel more relaxed. Research shows that babies who are massaged: May sleep deeper and longer Spend more quiet time and alert for learning Increase bonding and attachments with their parents Improves elimination Reserve your spot! RSVP at (562) 775-6104 Fridays February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th & March 7th from 9:30am- 10:30am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Infant Massage flyer for more information.
Family & Friends CPR Class
	Family & Friends CPR Class Offered in English and Spanish. The Family & Friends CPR course teaches the lifesaving skills of adult Hands-Only CPR, adult CPR with breaths, child CPR with breaths, adult and child AED use, infant CPR, and mild and severe airway block for adults, children, and infants. Skills are taught in a dynamic group environment using AHA's research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which provides students with the most hands- on CPR practice time possible. Saturday, February 15th from 12:00pm- 3:00pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Family & Friends CPR flyer for more information.
Resume Building Workshop
	Crafting Your Path Workshop Offered in English only. This three-part series workshop is designed to help individuals navigate the application process for their career and academic goals.  Saturday, January 25, 2025, 1pm to 3pm- Create a standout resume  Saturday, February 1, 2025, 10am to 12pm- Effective cover letter writing  Saturday, February 15, 2025, 10am to 12pm- Excel in interviews Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Crafting Your Path Workshop flyer for more information.