What We Offer



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
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
Zumba *NEW*
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)
February 8, 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
Programs for Parents and Families
Signs *NEW*
Signing Time
Learn simple signs that can help babies and young children express their needs and feelings, even before they can speak.  For kids, parents or caregivers.

BABIES & TODDLERS (AGES 0-3)
Friday, February 28 (9AM-10AM)
To join, please register

KIDS (AGES 4-12)
Saturday, February 22 (9AM-10AM)

To join, please register
Help Me Grow 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.

Help Me Grow Family Cafe
Friday, February 28th (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, February 27th (12PM-1PM)


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 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 (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

  • Saturday, February 22nd at 10AM

 

SPANISH

  • Friday, February 14th at 11AM (VIRTUAL)
  • Saturday, February 22nd at 11AM
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

RELAPSE PREVENTION

  • Tuesday, February 14th at 10AM (VIRTUAL)

 

BEING AT RISK FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
          Tuesday, February 11th at 1PM (VIRTUAL)


SPANISH

Como Hablar con sus seres Queridos sobre las Drogras y el Alcohol 

          Martes, Febrero 18 at 10AM (VIRTUAL)


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, February 19th (4PM-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 fall and winter inspired art! All ages welcome.

Tuesdays (3:30PM-5:00PM)


To join, please
register
Mental Health
PWC_Grief 

*NEW*

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 (5PM-6PM)

 

 To join, please register

Community Education
*NEW*
The Heart Truth
Learn about heart health and how to keep your heart strong and healthy. You will discover what causes heart problems, how to prevent them, and how to make choices that help keep your heart in good shape.

Thursday, February 13 (11AM-12PM)
(VIRTUAL)
To join, please
register

Tuesday, February 25 (9AM-10AM)

To join, please register
Holiday

Be Prepared!  Learn Hands Only CPR

This presentation and 10-minute demonstration provide participants with a general overview and skills to perform Hands Only CPR. Please note: this is NOT a certified course; participants will NOT receive a CPR card.

 

Saturday, February 8th

ENGLISH (10:00AM-11:00AM)

SPANISH (11:00AM-12:00PM)

 

 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

Classes are held every other Friday (1:00PM-3:00PM)

Next Classes: February 7, 21


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.

 

WALK-UP ONLY.  Event entrance on Park Ave. 

 

TIME: 9AM-11AM

 

Next Date:

Wednesday, February 12th

 

*Download map and directions*

 
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.

March 12
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

 

 Social Media Toolkit

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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