What We Offer

Mental Health Services
Substance Use Services
Health and Wellness


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.

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750 S. Park Ave. Pomona, CA 91766
909-802-2650

PomonaWC@ph.lacounty.gov

In-Person Hours
TUE:
9AM 6:30PM
WED: 9AM 6:30PM
THU: 9AM 6:30PM
FRI: 9AM – 5PM

Programs:

Nutrition
*NEW*
Family Cooking & Nutrition Classes

Learn how to prepare quick and easy meals for you and your family! Enjoy free food samples and take home recipes to try at home.  All ages, including kids, are welcome!

Wednesdays (2:30-3:30PM)
May 28 thru June 25

To join, please
register
Nutritionclass Nutrition Classes
Learn about how to eat well and be active on a budget.  A different topic each month.  Enjoy free samples and food prep/cooking demos. 

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month (9AM-10AM)

To join, please
register
Dance and Fitness
Youth Dance Foundations class Youth Dance Foundations
Join our fun and engaging dance class! Learn basic dance moves! Kids will build confidence, improve coordination, and express creativity! Make friends and learn new moves, no experience or special equipment needed!
Tuesdays (4-5PM)
thru May 27, 2025
*NO CLASS 5/6
Open to kids ages 5 to 12 years old

To join, please
register
Zumba Zumba Saturdays
Dance your way to fitness and learn how to stay cool and hydrated with healthy beverage options.  All ages welcome.  

Select Saturdays
each month (9AM-10AM)
May 3, 2025
June 14, 2025

To join, please
register
W African Dance Latin Dance Fitness
Improve your cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, flexibility, and balance.  Help with symptoms of depression and anxiety, improve your mood and social connection, and reduce feelings of loneliness.  All while having fun!  All ages welcome.  

Thursdays (5:30-6:30PM)

To join, please
register
PWC_Byoga Beginner's Yoga
Beginner’s Yoga is a unique and inclusive yoga experience that combines music with beginner-friendly techniques. Join us!


Wednesdays (4:30PM-5:30PM)

To join, please
register
West African Dance
Fun and exhilarating classes that will move your entire body. With dances that range from the Mandinka Kingdom to the Songhai Empires of Africa, you will enjoy the beautiful history and culture, while experiencing an amazing workout! Open to all ages!

Wednesdays (5:30PM-6:30PM)

To join, please
register
Programs for Parents and Families
Signs *NEW*
Infant Massage
Increase social and emotional wellbeing, reduce isolation and enhance bonding & attachment with your infant.

- How to massage an infant ages 0-12 months
- Techniques to relieve gas, colic and muscle tension
- How to improve your baby’s sleeping routine

Thursdays (10-11:30AM)

To join, please call (562) 783-1764 or email rosag@spiritt.org.

Help Me Grow Help Me Grow Family Cafe
Help Me Grow LA works with families to find and connect to services that can support their child's development (0-5 years).  Representatives can help with referrals to developmental screenings and check-ups.

Friday, May 23 (10AM-11AM)

To join, please register


For more information, call 833.903.3972 or visit
HelpMeGrowLA.org
PWC_PHHBB Planning for Healthy Home, Body, and Baby
Learn how to reduce exposure to toxins in personal care, beauty, and household cleaning products before, during, and after pregnancy.
Create a non-toxic cleaning solution to take home!

Thursday, May 29 (3:30PM-4:30PM)


To join, please register
Chat and Connect with a Nurse
PWC_ChatConnectNurse 

Come and enjoy a FREE beverage with us!
Ask your questions about health & services, share concerns you have about the community, and get connected with the resources you need to live a healthy life.

 

Every 2nd Tuesday (1PM-3PM) at Pomona Community Resource Center

*New location:

696 W Holt Ave, Pomona, CA 91768

Cada segundo martes del mes (1-3PM) en la Pomona Community Resource Center

 

Every 4th Tuesday (1PM-3PM) at the Pomona Wellness Community

Cada cuarto dia martes del mes (1-3PM) en la Pomona Wellness Community

 

See flyer for details

Preventing Opioid Overdose

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

 

SPANISH

What You Need to Know About Substance Use Disorders
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.

ENGLISH

Your Teen and Substance Use


SPANISH

Su hijo adolescente y el consumo de sustancias


To join, click on the class name/blue underlined class.

Creative Wellness
Pottery

Paint n' Sip (All Ages and Family Friendly)

 Relax and have fun painting with fellow community members.  No experience needed.  Open to all ages!

 

Wednesday, May 14 (4-5:30PM)

To join, please
register

PWC_Art&Garden Culinary Art & Garden
Enjoy a variety of culinary activities and garden art crafts. Have fun making spring inspired art! All ages welcome.

Tuesdays (3:30PM-5PM)

*NO CLASS ON 5/6

To join, please
register
Play with Clay
This class will empower participants to be creative, relax and work with their hands. Depending on the level of the learner, we incorporate other mindfulness practices like stretches and hand yoga. No experience needed!
 
Fridays
May 2, May 16, and May 30 (3:30-4:30PM)

To join, please
register
Mental Health
PWC_Grief 

Grief & Loss Support Group

Join a supportive space for healing through community and connection.
Process your feelings and emotions connected to loss, including the end of a relationship, divorce, or difficulty coping with the death, suicide or incarceration of a loved one.

 

The pain of loss can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to grieve alone.

 

Wednesdays (5:30PM-6:30PM)

*NO GROUP ON 5/7

 

 To join, please register

Community Education
*NEW*
Asthma Workshops
Learn all about asthma!

- Tools to monitor and improve your or your child's health.
- Opportunity to take a free test to assess your risk for asthma and other lung conditions (spirometry).

Tuesday, May 20 (5-6:30PM) - presented in Spanish

To join, please
register
Tobacco & Vaping 101
Learn About:
  - The types of products found in local smoke shops
  - Risks of using THC, Delta-8, Delta-10 and other cannbinoids
  - Tips for talking to teens about smoking and vaping

Thursday, May 22 (4PM-5PM)

To join, please register
PWC_Computer Computer Skills Training
Join us for FREE classes to learn basic computer skills.

Topics Include:
Internet, App, Smartphone, and Security Basics

Friday, May 2 (1:00PM-3:00PM)

To join, please register
Anger Management (located at Tri-City)

Learn strategies to regain self-control when experiencing anger, new ways to communicate, and resolve conflict.

ENGLISH: Thursdays (11AM-12PM) *in-person or virtual*

Please call or email to register:

888-593-4448

wellness@tricitymhs.org

 

Fatherhood Support Group (virtual)
fatherhood

Expecting Fathers Group for Black Dads
Become empowered to advocate for yourself and your partner.  Learn what to expect in each stage of pregnancy.  Join a community of support and get access to the tools you need for a more healthy and joyous birth for your baby and pregnant partner.

Please email:  DPH-AAIMMFatherhood@ph.lacounty.gov

   

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

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

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

FRESH Produce Giveaway

Join us every 2nd Wed of the month for a FREE fresh produce giveaway event!  Come for a variety of produce and nutrition education and information.

 

Bring your reusable tote and/or rolling cart!

 

WALK-UP ONLY. 

Event entrance on Park Ave. 

 

Next Date:

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

TIME: 9AM-11AM

 

*Download map and directions*

 


World Asthma Day Resource Fair
May is Asthma Awareness month. Learn all about asthma and lung health at this family friendly event!

- Asthma Management
- Community Resources
- Free Lung Screening
- Free Inhaler Spacer & Demonstrations
- Giveaways and Refreshments!

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
2PM – 5PM
Need resource assistance?
We're here to help!
 
  • Food
  • Housing
  • Healthcare
  • Emotional Health
  • Childcare
  • Financial Assistance
  • Domestic Violence
  • Substance Use and Recovery
  • Legal Aid
  • Elder Care
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Transportation
  • Utilities
  • And more!

Contact us at 323-213-0736

or online


Get free breast cancer screening through Alinea. Remember that finding cancer early saves lives.

May 14
10AM- 4PM

Call to schedule
844-674-1295
African American Infant & Maternal Mortality

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

 
Click above to request a presentation on these topics:

Asthma
Heart Disease
Cholesterol
COVID-19 Vaccine
Diabetes
Emergency Preparedness
Extreme Heat
Fall Prevention
Flu
Hands-only CPR
High Blood Pressure
HIV/AIDS
Measles
Meningitis
Nutrition
Oral Health
Whooping Cough
STIs
Tuberculosis
West Nile Virus
Zika Virus

For any other topics, email us at PomonaWC@ph.lacounty.gov

 

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Help us share 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.


Pomona Wellness Community Brochure in Multiple Languages

English
Spanish
Arabic
Armenian
Chinese Simplified
Chinese Traditional
Farsi
Khmer
Korean
Russian
Tagalog
Vietnamese

 
Public Health has made reasonable efforts to provide accurate translation. However, no computerized translation is perfect and is not intended to replace traditional translation methods. If questions arise concerning the accuracy of the information, please refer to the English edition of the website, which is the official version.
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