Community and Field Services Division

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: 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

Healthy Parenting (in-person)
	Healthy Parenting: Inspire, Play, Grow!  Do you have a toddler or young child ages 2-7 years old?  Join us for this FREE 3-week workshop and learn healthy cooking and eating, exercise and healthy routines for you and your child.  Free healthy snacks provided and food preparation demos.    Tuesdays (4-5pm) November 8, 15, and 22   Pomona Public Library 625 S Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91766   Register here
Hora de Cafecito (in-person)
	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
Black Maternal Mental Health Support Group
	Supersquad Assemble! Providing a safe space for Black pregnant and parenting mothers Unmask - Be Real, Be You Grow Your Village Release Your Inner Power   Available in-person or virtual   Thursdays (6-7:30PM)  November 17, 2022 December 22, 2022 January 26, 2023 February 23, 2023   To join, please register Contact: support@therapeuticplayfoundation.org  Learn More: www.blackinfantsandfamilies.org
Drug & Alcohol Support (In-person)
	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) November 8 and 22   Saturday (11am-4PM) Sat, November 12   ESPAÑOL Cada primer y tercer jueves del mes (2-6PM) 3 y 17 de noviembre   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
Preventing Opioid Overdose (virtual)
	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 Thurs, Nov 10 (2-3PM) (Virtual) Sat, Nov 12 (1-2PM) (In-person at the Pomona Public Library - 625 S. Garey Ave, Pomona) *FOR YOUTH* Fri, Nov 18 (3-4PM) (Virtual) *FOR YOUTH* Nov 30 (3-4PM) (Virtual) *FOR YOUTH*   SPANISH Thurs, Nov 17 (2-3PM) (In-person at the Pomona Public Library - 625 S. Garey Ave, Pomona) *FOR YOUTH*   To join, please register Para unirse, regístrese
What You Need to Know About Substance Use Disorders (virtual)
	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 Fri, Nov 4 (1-2PM)  (Virtual) Your Teen & Vaping Tues, Nov 8, 3-4PM (In-person at the Pomona Public Library – 625 S. Garey Ave, Pomona, CA) How to Talk to Your Loved Ones about Substance Use Tues, Nov 22, 3-4PM (In-person at the Pomona Public Library – 625 S. Garey Ave, Pomona, CA)   To join, please register Para unirse, regístrese
Anger Management (virtual)
	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
Public Health Opportunities
The LA County Dept of Public Health is recruiting Public Health AmeriCorps members.  Option of serving 1,200 hours or 900 hours per year.  A living allowance will be provided. Gain firsthand public health experience Learn skills to engage and educate community members Receive mentorship from public health experts Develop skills as a future public health leader For more information and to apply, click here

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	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.