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-4pm 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.

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.
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. Tuesdays 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 at 2:15 pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Ask a Nurse flyer for more information.
Flower Arrangement Class
	Flower Arrangement Class Enjoy the art of flower arrangement to create a stunning piece for your upcoming holiday dinner. Wednesday, November 27 at 2:00 pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Flower Arrangement flyer for more information.
BINGO-Substance Use Prevention
	Weekly In-Person Educational Activity Offered in English and Spanish. Come play BINGO while learning about substance abuse prevention. Every Thursday at 10:00 am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on BINGO flyer for more information.