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: 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
	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 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 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
	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
	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
	*NEW* Toy Loan Program A free program for kids to borrow toys. It works just like a library. Your child chooses and “checks out” a toy and returns it the following week. Thursdays (3:30-5:30PM) No need to register, just walk in!
	*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 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. *May Event is cancelled* To join, please register For more information, call 833.903.3972 or visit HelpMeGrowLA.org
	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
	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 Thursday, May 8 at 9AM (VIRTUAL)   SPANISH Martes, 20 de Mayo at 10AM (VIRTUAL)
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 Tuesday, May 6 at 10AM (VIRTUAL) SPANISH Su hijo adolescente y el consumo de sustancias Jueves, 15 de Mayo at 10AM (VIRTUAL) To join, click on the class name/blue underlined class.
Creative Wellness
	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
	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
	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 Postponed to Thursday, June 12 (4-5PM) To join, please register
	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)
	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.