About
Pomona Wellness Community
Pomona Wellness Community 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.
Be the first to know about
Pomona Wellness Community (PWC)
events and programs!
Join our email list
750 S. Park Ave. Pomona, CA 91766
909-802-2650
PomonaWC@ph.lacounty.gov
In-Person Hours
TUE: 12PM –
6PM
WED: 12PM –
6PM
THU: 12PM –
6PM
FRI: 9AM – 5PM
Phone Hours
TUE: 6PM – 8PM
WED: 6PM – 8PM
THU: 6PM – 8PM
SAT: 9AM – 5PM
Programs
Emotional Wellbeing
Series (virtual) |
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Positive Parenting:
Understanding Behavioral
Struggles in Children (Virtual)
**NEW**
Crianza Positiva: Comprender
las Luchas de Comportamiento en
los Niños
We will talk about:
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Possible causes
for behavioral
issues
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Tips for Parents
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Treatment and
Resources
Hablaremos
Sobre:
ENGLISH
Tuesday, Aug 30 (9-10AM)
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Register here
ESPAÑOL
martes, 30 de agosto
(2-3PM) -
Para unirse,
regístrese
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Healthy Parenting
(in-person) |
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Healthy
Parenting: Inspire, Play, Grow!
Do you have a
toddler or young child ages 2-7
years old? Join us for
this FREE 4-week workshop and
learn healthy cooking and
eating, exercise and healthy
routines for you and your child.
Returning in
the Fall 2022!
Sign-up
here
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Hora de Cafecito
(in-person) |
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Come
and enjoy a cup of coffee with
us at Pomona Public Library!
Ask about mental
wellbeing, share experiences or
concerns you have about the
community, and get connected
with the resources you need to
live a healthy life.
¡Venga
y disfrute de una taza de café
gratis con nosotros!
Pregunte sobre la salud mental,
comparta experiencias o
inquietudes que tenga sobre la
comunidad y conéctese con los
recursos que necesita para vivir
una vida saludable.
Every
2nd and 4th Tuesday (2-3PM) at
Pomona Public Library
Cada
segundo y cuarto dia martes del
mes (2-3PM) en la Biblioteca
Pública de Pomona
625 S Garey
Ave, Pomona, CA 91766
See flyer for details
Vea el folleto para más
detalles
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Black Maternal Mental
Health Support Group |
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Supersquad Assemble!
Providing a safe space
for Black pregnant and parenting
mothers
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Unmask - Be
Real, Be You
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Grow Your
Village
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Release Your
Inner Power
Available
in-person or virtual
To join, please
register
Contact:
support@therapeuticplayfoundation.org
Learn More:
www.blackinfantsandfamilies.org
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Drug
&
Alcohol
Support
(In-person)
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Drug
& Alcohol Support (In-person)
Apoyo en Drogas y Alcohol (atender
en persona)
Come and
talk to a substance use
counselor, get referrals to
services and resources on
substance use treatment and
prevention.
Venga y hable con un consejero y
obtenga referencias a servicios
y recursos sobre el uso de
sustancias, tratamiento y
prevención.
ENGLISH
Every
2nd and 4th Tuesday (2-6PM)
August 9 and
23
ESPAÑOL
Cada
primer y tercer miércoles del
mes (2-6PM)
4 y 18 de
agosto
No need to
register, just walk in!
*Located at
the Pomona Public Library – 625
S. Garey Ave, Pomona
No
necesita Registrarse, solo
presentarse.
*Estamos
localizados en la Biblioteca de Pomona. – 625
S. Garey Ave, Pomona
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Preventing
Opioid
Overdose
(virtual) |
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Naloxone is
an emergency medicine that
prevents overdose death from
prescription opioids and heroin.
Get a FREE Naloxone Kit! Each
session is 1 hour long.
ENGLISH
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Tues,
Aug 9
(4-5PM)
(In-person at
the Pomona
Public Library -
625 S. Garey
Ave, Pomona)
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Fri,
Aug 12 (2-3PM)
(Virtual)
ESPAÑOL
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jueves, 4 de
agosto (4-5PM)
(Estamos
localizados en
la Biblioteca de
Pomona – 625 S.
Garey Ave,
Pomona)
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jueves, 18 de
agosto (4-5PM)
(Estamos
localizados en
la Biblioteca de
Pomona – 625 S.
Garey Ave,
Pomona)
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What You
Need to Know
About Substance
Use Disorders
(virtual) |
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Learn about
substance use
disorders, how
to care for
yourself and
loved ones, how
substances
affect your
health, and the
different types
of assistance
you and your
loved ones can
receive.
Aprenda como
platicar y
comunicar con tu
seres queridos o
amistades sobre
el usoy abuso de
alcohol y Drogas.
Substance Use in
Your Community
Teen
Vaping
Substance Use in
Your Community
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Tues, Aug 23, 4-5PM (In-person at the Pomona Public Library – 625 S. Garey Ave, Pomona, CA)
El
Uso de Sustancia
en Su Comunidad
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Sat, Aug 27, 1-2PM (In-person at the Pomona Public Library – 625 S. Garey Ave, Pomona, CA)
The Health Risk
of Cannabis
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Anger Management
(virtual) |
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Learn
strategies to regain
self-control when experiencing
anger, new ways to communicate,
and resolve conflict.
ENGLISH:
Thursdays (11AM-12PM) (virtual)
Please call or email to
register:
888-593-4448
wellness@tricitymhs.org
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Youth Programs |
Public Health Youth
Leaders
Ever wonder what it’s like to battle viruses,
advocate for health issues, and investigate
emerging diseases?
Youth ages 16 and 17 are
invited to join an 8-week summer program to
learn about the field of public health and how
we serve communities in Los Angeles County. Be
inspired to change the world!
Every Tuesday (10AM-12PM)
- June 21 thru August 9
Register
here
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Summer Youth Series
*NEW*
Safe Driving Workshop for Teens:
Teens and Parents Welcome!
Teens are at highest risk for car crashes. The
#1 killer of teens in America is reckless and
distracted driving. In this workshop, learn
about:
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Strategies to stay safe on the
road as a driver or passenger
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Graduated Drivers Licensing
(GDL) laws
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How you can help stop the #1
killer of teens in America
Wednesday, Aug 31 (4-5PM)
*Location TBA. Please check our website in
mid-August for updated information.
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Support Services
Substance Use Services |
Mental Health Services |
Substance Abuse
Counseling
- Substance use disorder screenings
- Referrals for substance use prevention and treatment
services
- Substance abuse presentations
Xochilt Godinez, Substance Abuse
Counselor
Sonia Rodriguez,
Substance Abuse Counselor
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Tri-City
Mental Health, a PWC partner, provides
mental health support
- Mental health screening
- Link to mental health services
- Referrals to community support agencies
- Support groups for individuals and families
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Service Planning Area 3
The Pomona Wellness Community is a
service of the Department of Public
Health. Service Planning Area 3, or
SPA 3, serves the communities in the
San Gabriel Valley. Visit
SPA 3
for more information. |
FRESH Produce Giveaway
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FRESH
Produce Giveaway
POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST
Location:
TBA (in-person)
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African American Infant
& Maternal Mortality
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This Community Action Team is
open to all families and
community members who wish to
elevate the health and wellness
of African American/Black moms
and babies.
Join the Movement
Register for the next meeting
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Click above to request a
presentation on these 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
Zika Virus
For any other topics, email us at
PomonaWC@ph.lacounty.gov
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Social Media Toolkit
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Pomona Wellness Community with your
family and friends with our
youth-designed
Social Media Toolkit

The toolkit
includes all our images and a tip
sheet.
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