| About Whittier Wellness Community |
Whittier
Wellness Community (WWC) offers a
place for community members to
gather, find resources, or
participate in wellness activities
such as exercise, cooking classes,
creative wellness, and so much more.
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
Whittier Wellness Community (WWC) events and programs!
7643 S. Painter Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 775-6104
WhittierWC@ph.lacounty.gov
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In-Person Hours:
Monday-Wednesday: 8am-4pm
Thursday: 8am-7:30pm
Friday: 8am-4pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed |
Introducing the Whittier
Wellness Community Little Free
Library
We are excited to announce our new
onsite Free Little Library open to
the public! It is located right
outside of the Whittier Health
Center. Please stop by to pick
a book or leave a book as you
please.
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Support Services |
Help Me Grow LA
works with families and connects them to
services that can support their child's
development.
A Family
Partner Provider is available on-site
to:
- Connect parents or caregivers of children with
developmental delays or special health care needs to
community support agencies
- Facilitate groups to connect and support parents and
caregivers
- Provide support to parents and caregivers in
navigating services
To learn more about Help Me Grow,
click on their
website.
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For
In-Person
Programs -
Please call (562) 775-6104 to
register for any class
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Health and Wellness |
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Nutrition Workshops
Offered in English and Spanish.
Learn new healthy recipes to
incorporate into your daily
routine.
Tuesdays from 9:00am - 10:00am
January 13th - Building a
Healthy Plate
January 20th - Plan Healthy
Meals
January 27th - Shop on a Budget
Click on
Nutrition Workshop
flyer for
more information. |
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Taste the Rainbow
Offered in English and Spanish.
Discover the world of food
through a color-themed tasting
journey. Each workshop day
highlights a different color,
inviting participants to explore
unique flavors, ingredients, and
the stories behind them. Come
ready to taste, learn, and
experience how different colors
taste, and their respective
health benefits.
Thursdays at 2pm
January 8th - Radiant Reds
February 19th - Citrus and Spice
March 12th - Golden Goodness
Click on
Taste the Rainbow flyer for
more information.
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Vital Signs & Vital
Moves: Exercise with a Nurse
Offered in English and Spanish.
Join our Nurse for a low impact
exercise.
Every other Tuesday, January 6th & 20th
from 3:00pm- 4:00pm
Click on
Exercise with a Nurse flyer for
more information. |
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Weekly Ask The Nurse
Series
Offered in English and Spanish.
Join our Public Health Nurse as
they discuss important health
topics.
Every other Tuesday, January
13th & 27th from 3:00pm-
4:00pm
Click on
Ask The Nurse flyer for
more information. |
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Healthy Rice Bowls
Offered in English Only.
Learn how to make a balanced,
healthy rice bowl with simple
ingredients.
Wednesday, January 21st from
11:00am- 12:00pm
Click on
Healthy Rice Bowls flyer
for more information. |
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Walking Workout:
Offered in English and
Spanish. Had one too many
Holiday treats? Let's turn those
extra calories into extra steps!
Join our Friday walks to move,
mingle, and feel great again!
Every Friday in January from 9:00am- 9:45am
Click on
Walk into the New Year flyer for
more information.
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Creative Wellness |
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Weekly Creative Wellness
Workshops
Offered in English and Spanish.
Join us for Creative
Wellness Fridays, a
relaxing weekly space to unwind,
express yourself, and connect
through hands-on creative
activities. Each session offers
a new art-based experience
designed to support mindfulness,
creativity, and well-being.
Every Friday from 10:30am -
12:00pm
January 2nd - Friendship
Bracelet Making
January 9th - Mindful Coloring
January 16th - Tissue Paper Art
January 23rd - Canvas Painting
January 30th - Tissue Paper Art
Click on
Creative Wellness flyer for
more information. |
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Weekly Knitting Classes
Offered in English and Spanish.
Come and learn the basics of
knitting and go home with a new
scarf or beanie. Please bring
your supplies.
Every Tuesday from 1:00pm-
2:45pm
Click on
Knitting
flyer for
more information. |
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Family Friendly |
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Movie Mondays
Offered in English only.
Join us Monday afternoons for
family-friendly movies, free
healthy snacks, and a perfect
way to stay warm this winter.
Every Monday in January from
1:00pm- 3:00pm
January
5th - Grease
January 12th - Shrek
January
19th - Holiday Closed
January 26th - Up
Click on
Movie Mondays flyer for
more information. |
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Parent & Family Cafe
Offered in English and Spanish.
This is a safe space for parents
to support one another while
learning about resources for
child development.
Thursday, January 8th
from 10:00am -
11:00am
Thursday, January 15th
from 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Click on
Help Me Grow
flyer for more informatiohn. |
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Bingo
Offered in English and Spanish.
Start your day with a burst of
excitement playing Bingo! Grab
your coffee and get ready for
high-energy fun, fast wins, and
plenty of laughter to kick off
your morning right.
Mondays, January 12th, and
26th from
10:30am - 11:30am
Click on
Bingo
flyer for
more information. |
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Karaoke Craze
Offered in English and Spanish.
Join us for an afternoon of
signing and fun! Make sure to
bring your best voice.
Wednesday,
January 14th from
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Click on
Karaoke Craze flyer for
more information. |
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Café, Comadres, y Chisme
Offered in English and Spanish.
Join us Saturday mornings as we
make festive gnomes out of yarn!
All supplies will be included.
Thursday, January 15th & 29th from
11:00am -
12:00pm
Click on
Café, Comadres, y Chisme flyer for
more information. |
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Mental Health |
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Elder Financial
Exploitation
Offered in English only.
Join the Los Angeles County
Department of Mental Health for
an informative workshop on how
scams impact older adults
emotionally and discover
prevention tips to protect
yourself and others from
financial exploitation.
Friday, January 9th from 1:00pm
- 2:00pm
Click on
Elder Financial Exploitation flyer for
more information. |
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A Community of Hope
Offered in English and Spanish.
The Los Angeles County
Department of Mental Health
Service want to invite you to join them
for
A Community of Hope.
This free public group is
committed to promoting self-care
and wellness within our
communities. Through workshops,
events, and peer-led
discussions, we encourage
practices that reduce
stress.
Thursday, January 15th from
9:00am - 11:00am
Click on
A Community of Hope flyer for
more information. |
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East Los Angeles Women's
Center
Offered in English and Spanish.
The East Los Angeles Women’s
Center partners with our center
to offer monthly workshops
focused on empowering women
through education,
skill-building, and support.
Their sessions cover topics such
as stress management, self-care,
self-defense, and healthy
relationships, creating a safe
and supportive space for
personal growth and well-being.
Thursday, January 22nd from
10:00 to 11:30am - Self-Care
Wednesday, January 28th from
10:00am to 11:30am - Basic
Self-Defense
Click on
Self-Care and Self-Defense flyer for
more information. |
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Enhanced Self-Care:
Hygiene, Skin, and You
Offered in English and Spanish.
Join us for a relaxed,
judgment-free workshop focused
on everyday self-care. Learn
simple, practical tips for
skincare and body care, and
discover how to build routines
that work for your age and
lifestyle.
Friday, January 30th from 2:00pm
- 3:30pm
Click on
Hygiene, Skin, and You flyer for
more information. |
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Educational Workshops |
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Free Substance Abuse Educational
In-Person Workshops
Offered in English only. These are educational workshops
regarding substance use and
prevention.
Wednesday, January 7th
from 11:00 to 12:00pm - Marijuana
Come and learn the risks of
marijuana use and how it affects
your body.
Click on
SAPC Workshops flyer for more
information.
Click
here to register
Please see the
SAPC Virtual Workshops for
more information on schedules. |
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New Years Resolution
Workshop
Offered in English and Spanish.
Start the New Year with clarity
and intentions. This
interactive workshops will help
you set your New Years goal!
Tuesday,
January 13th from 10:30am -
11:30am
Click on
New Years Resolution flyer for
more information. |
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The Hair Wellness
Series: Quick & Easy Everyday Hairstyles
Offered in English and Spanish.
Join us to learn quick, polished
hairstyles for work and everyday
life in this hands-on,
beginner-friendly workshop.
Wednesday,
January 14th from 10:00am -
11:00am
Click on
Quick & Easy Everyday Hairstyles flyer for
more information.
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Hands-Only CPR
Offered in English
and Spanish.
Increase your knowledge and
information regarding Hands-Only
CPR & AED. According to American
Heart Association, over 70% of
cardiac arrest happens in homes
and about 90% of people who
suffer out-of-hospital cardiac
arrest don’t survive the ordeal.
Providing CPR increases the
person’s chance of survival 2-3x
and by learning Hands-Only CPR,
you can learn to save someone’s
life!
Thursday, January 22nd from
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Click on
Hands Only CPR flyer for
more information. |
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C lick
Request a Presentation to have a
LA County DPH staff member present
on any of the following 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
For any other topics,
please complete our
SPA 7 Community
Request Form
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