Community and Field Services Division

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

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: Every Tuesday from 9:00am - 2:00pm Every Thursday from 3:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Health and Wellness
	The Whole Child: Nutrition Series Learn new healthy recipes to incorporate into your daily routine. Every Tuesdays from 9:00am - 10:00am no
	Fireworks of Flavor: Building a Healthy Fruit Salad This interactive nutrition workshop teaches participants how to create a vibrant, nutrient-packed fruit salad. Thursday, July 2 from 2:30pm- 3:30pm
	Exercise for a Healthier You This low-impact class is designed for all fitness levels, using gentle movement to improve mobility, balance, and overall well-being. Monday, July 6 and 20 from 3:00pm-4:00pm Every Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm Click on Exercise for a Healthier You flyer for more information.
	Better BBQ Summer Nutrition Series Join us for a fun summer nutrition series! We will teach you how to make nutritious BBQ dishes that will have your guests asking for more! Wednesday, July 8- Summer Pasta Salsa from 1:30pm- 2:30pm Wednesday, August 12- Greek Pasta Salad from 1:30pm- 2:30pm Wednesday, September 9- Berry Popsicles from 1:30pm- 2:30pm Click on Better BBQ flyer for more information.
	Cook Once Eat Twice: Healthy Meals made easy Learn how to prepare one nutritious meal and transform it into a second quick healthy dish. Wednesday, July 15 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm
	Rethink your Drink Summer Sips Learn the importance of making healthier drink choices and how to make tasty beverages! Thursday, July 16 from 2:30pm- 3:30pm Click on Rethink your Drink flyer for more information.
Creative Wellness
	Drop-In Creative Thursdays Join us for Creative Wellness, a relaxing 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. Thursday's from 4:30pm - 6:00pm July 9 - Paint and Sip June 16 - Scrapbook Cafe Click on Creative Wellness flyer for more information.
	Crafty Fridays Drop-in and enjoy mental health themed arts & crafts designed to support relaxation & creativity. Friday's from 10:00am - 12:00pm July 10- Spoon Bugs July 17- Jellyfish Key chains July 24- Tic-Tac-Toe to go July 30- Beaded Plants
	Weekly Knitting Classes 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 - 3:45pm Click on Knitting flyer for more information.
Family Friendly
	Movie Mondays Beat the summer heat and enjoy a family friendly movie! Popcorn will be provided! Monday's from 1:00pm - 3:00pm July 6: Hoppers July 13: A Bugs Life July 20: Elio July 27: Moana Click on Movie Monday flyer for more information.
	Bingo Join us for a fun morning with a game of bingo and community connection Monday, July 13 and 27 from 11:00am - 12:00pm
	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, July 2 and 30 from 4:30pm - 6:30pm Click on Thursday Night Board Game Throw Down flyer for more information.
	Help Me Grow: Parent & Family Cafe This is a safe space for parents to support one another while learning about resources for child development. Wednesday, July 8 from 9:00am - 10:00am
	Karaoke Craze Offered in English and Spanish. Join us for a session of singing and fun! Make sure to bring your best voice. Tuesday, July 7 from 10:00am- 12:00pm Wednesday, July 22 from 2:00pm - 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. Wednesday, July 29 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm Click on Café, Comadres, y Chisme flyer for more information.
	Chill & Cheer World Cup Summer Series Beat the heat and join us to cool off, relax, and enjoy exciting live World Cup matches. Thursday, July 2 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm: Game TBD Tuesday July 7 from 1:00pm- 3:00pm: Game TBD Thursday, July 9 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm: Game TBD Friday, July 10 from 12:00pm- 2:00pm: Game TBD Tuesday July 14 from 12:00pm- 4:00pm: Game TBD Click on Chill and Cheer flyer for more information.
Mental Health
	DMH: A Community of Hope 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, July 16 from 9:00am - 11:00am Click on A Community of Hope flyer for more information.
	DMH: Emotional Intelligence The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health want to invite you to join them for an educational workshop. This workshop provides education and resources to support and enhance emotional well-being. Tuesday, July 21 from 10:30am - 11:30am
	NEW: Helpline Youth Council: Strong Families, Calm Homes As we age, we experience social, physical, and psychological changes. This workshop explores late-life transitions and offers tips for maintaining a positive self-view, reflecting on the past, and making the most of life. Thursday, July 23 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Educational Workshops
	CHASE: Improving Credit and Managing Debt A workshop by Chase Bank focused on helping participants to improve their credit score and managing debt. Wednesday, July 15 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm Click on Improving credit flyer for more information.
	Mosquito Borne Disease Workshop In this workshop we will talk about mosquito borne diseases, identify who is at risk of getting infected, including listing places’ mosquitoes may live, and describe what you can do to prevent mosquito borne diseases. Wednesday, July 29th from 3:00pm - 4:00pm Click on Mosquito Borne Disease flyer for more information.