The MLK Community Health and Trauma Prevention Center, also called the "Healing Center," serves children, families and individuals with a continuum of services designed to strengthen families and promote individual wellbeing. The Healing Center serves South LA (SPA 6), including the communities of Watts, Willowbrook, and Compton.

Available support includes mental health, substance use, and general health and wellness resources.

All activities are FREE and open to the community.

  

11833 S. Wilmington ave. Los Angeles CA 90059 MLKHealingCenter@ph.lacounty.gov

In-Person Hours: Monday-Wednesday: 8am-4pm Thursday: 8am-7:30pm Friday: 8am-4pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

 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.

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. Resource Navigation helps connect individuals to community services and support. Meet with a resource navigator during their office hours: Every Tuesday from 9:00am- 2:00pm Every Thursday from 3:00pm- 7:00pm

In-Person Programs-

Please call 323-568-8732n to register for any class

Workshops

Health and Wellness
	The Whole Child: Nutrition Series Offered in English and Spanish. Learn new healthy recipes to incorporate into your daily routine. Tuesdays from 9:00am - 10:00am Click on Nutrition Workshop flyer for more information.
	Happy Feet, Healthy Heart Workout Offered in English and Spanish. Join us for an easy-to-follow walking workout that supports heart health and joyful movement. Every Friday in February from 9:00am - 9:45am Click on Happy Feet, Healthy Heart Workout flyer for more information.
Creative Wellness
	Drop-In Creative Wellness Offered in English and Spanish. Join us for Creative Wellness, 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. Thursdays from 4:30pm-6:30pm July 9th- Paint and Sip July 16th- Scrapbook Cafe Fridays from 5:00pm - 7:00pm July 10th- Plastic Spoon Bugs July 17th- Jellyfish keychains July 24th- Tic Tac Toe to go July 31st- Beaded Plants Click on Creative Wellness flyer for more information.
	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 - 3:45pm Click on Knitting flyer for more information.
Family Friendly
	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 July from 1:00pm - 3:00pm July 6th- Hoppers July 13th- A Bugs Life July 20th- Elio July 27th- Moana Click on Movie Mondays flyer for more information.
	Bingo Offered in English and Spanish. Start your day with a burst of excitement playing Loteria! Grab your coffee and get ready for high-energy fun, fast wins, and plenty of laughter to kick off your morning right. Mondays, February 2nd  &February 23rd from 10:30am - 11:30am Click on Valentine Loteria flyer for more information.
	Help Me Grow: 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. Wednesday, February 4th from 3:00pm - 4:00pm Wednesday, February 11th from 9:00am - 10:00am Click on Help Me Grow flyer for more information.
	Karaoke Craze Offered in English and Spanish. Join us for a session of singing and fun! Make sure to bring your best voice. Tuesday, July 7th from 10:00am - 11:30am Wednesday, July 22nd from 2:00pm - 3:30pm Click on Karaoke Craze flyer for more information.
	Café, Comadres, y Chisme Offered in English and Spanish. A welcoming workshop series where comadres gather over cafecito to connect, laugh, and build community while exploring youth trends, pop culture, and digital moments. Each session creates a fun, intergenerational bridge that keeps everyone culturally in the loop. Thursday, July 29th from 2:00pm - 3:00pm Click on Café, Comadres, y Chisme flyer for more information.
Mental Health
	HYC: Strong Families Calm Homes Offered in English and Span. Thursday, July 23rd from 5:00pm - 6:30pm Click on NAMI flyer for more information.
	DMH Older Adult Program: Emotional Intelligence Offered in English only. Join the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health for an informative workshop on enchaining emotional wellbeing. Tuesday, July 21st from 10:30am - 11:30am Click on Health, Wellness, & Wholeness flyer for more information.
	DMH: A Community of Hope Offered in English and Spanish. The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health 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, July 16th from 9:00am - 10:00am Click on A Community of Hope flyer for more information.
Educational Workshops
	Free Substance Abuse Educational In-Person Workshops Offered in English only. These are educational workshops regarding substance use and prevention. Wednesday, July 1st from 1:30pm - 2:30pm  Come and learn the risks of alcohol and drug use 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.
	Mosquito Borne Disease: West Nile Virus Workshop In this workshop we will talk about mosquito borne diseases, identify who is at risk of getting infected, including listing places' mosquitoes may live and describe what you can do to prevent mosquito borne diseases. Wednesday, July 29th from 3:00pm - 4:00pm Click on A Community of Hope flyer for more information.