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!
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 |
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Monthly 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 (11AM-12PM)
To join, please
register |
Yoga and Meditation |
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R&B Yoga and Meditation
Join us for a unique and
rejuvenating experience that
combines R&B sounds with a series of
yoga poses. This class is
designed to help participants
find harmony between their mind,
body and soul.
No experience necessary. Open to all ages!
Every
Wednesday
4:30-5:30PM
To join, please
register |
Dance and Fitness |
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*NEW*
Zumba Fitness & Nutrition
Join us for FREE Zumba and
nutrition classes! Get fit and
learn how to make healthy
beverage choices. Taste test a
refreshing new drink at each
class! Classes are beginner
friendly and open to all ages
and abilities.
All ages
welcome.
Tuesdays
(5:30-6:30PM)
July 2, 16 and 30
August 13 and 27
To join, please
register |
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*NEW*
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!
Thursdays (5:30-6:30PM)
June 20
thru July 25*
*no class on July 4
To join, please
register |
Programs
for
Parents
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Help
Me
Grow
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.
For more information, call
833.903.3972 or
visit
HelpMeGrowLA.org
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Hora de Cafecito |
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Come
and enjoy a FREE cup of coffee with
us!
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 Tuesday (1-3PM) at
Pomona Public Library
625 S Garey
Ave, Pomona, CA 91766
Cada
segundo martes del
mes (1-3PM) en la Biblioteca
Pública de Pomona
Every
4th Tuesday (1-3PM) at
the Pomona Wellness Community
Cada cuarto dia martes del
mes (1-3PM) en la Pomona
Wellness Community
See flyer for details
Vea el folleto para más
detalles
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Preventing
Opioid
Overdose |
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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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What You
Need to Know
About Substance
Use Disorders |
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Creative Wellbeing |
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Food Art Classes (All Ages
and Family Friendly)
The worlds of
art and food collide for a
creative culinary venture! What
is food art? Think fruit and
vegetable turkeys for
Thanksgiving, fruit trays in the
shape of a rainbow or balloons
made of grapes. It’s fun,
creative, and delicious!
Every
Tuesday in July (4-5:30PM)
To join, please
register
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*NEW*
Community Drum Circle
Drum circles use rhythm to
promote healing and
self-expression. In this class,
you will learn how to use West
African djembe drums and other
percussion instruments. Enjoy
community while creating
beautiful music! Open to all
ages!
Fridays (4:30-5:30PM)
June 21 thru July 26
To join, please
register
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Youth Programs |
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*NEW*
Creative Kids (Ages
6+ years old)
Join us for
fun and creative activities
every week!
-
Tie Dye Shirts
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Paint & Snack
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Succulent Pots
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Puzzle Wars
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Slime Party
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Bracelet Making
Every Thursday in July (3-4PM)
*no class on July 4
To join, please
register
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Public Health Youth Leaders (Ages
16-19 years old)
Free virtual
6-week program for youth who
want to make a difference.
Learn how public health saves
lives and how you can make a
difference in your community.
Thursdays (10AM-12PM)
(virtual)
June
13 thru July 25
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Community Education |
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Pomona Tenants Workshop
Learn about
your rights as a tenant
concerning eviction, illegal
rent increases, uninhabitable
conditions, and notices from
landlords.
Wednesday, July
10 (5:00-6:30PM)
Saturday, August 10
(10:00-11:30AM)
To join, please
register
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Anger Management
(located at Tri-City) |
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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
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Fatherhood Support Group
(virtual) |
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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
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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
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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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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.
WALK-UP ONLY.
Event
entrance on Park Ave.
Next Date:
July 10 (12-2PM)
*Download map and directions*
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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
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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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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.
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