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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
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In-Person Hours:
Monday-Wednesday: 8am-4pm
Thursday: 8am-7:30pm
Friday: 8am-4pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed |
-In-Person Programs-
Please call 323-568-8732 to register
for any class
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Health and Wellness |
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Nutrition Program
Hosted by UCLA and Food Rx
Partners offering three session
group program, live food demos
and culturally relevant
discussions.
Third Thursday from
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Click
here for
flyer for more information. |
Workshops
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Aztec/Danza Azteca
Join us for
an evening of dynamic Aztec
dance where you will get to
explore the rich cultural
heritage and significance of
Aztec dance.
Every Monday and Thursday 6:00
-7:00pm
Closed 11/26/2026.
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Mindful Meditation
Join us for a short guided
meditation session designed to
promote relaxation, mindfulness,
and emotional wellbeing.
Every Tuesday 1:15pm to
1:40pm |
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Mindful Walks
Join our mindful walks to bring
focus and calmness.
Every Tuesday and Wednesday
9:00am to 9:30am |
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Creative Wellness |
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Beads and Bonding
Explore mental health first aid
awareness through Kandi bead and
bracelet/perler bead making.
Offering a therapeutic outlet
for expression and relaxation.
Will resume in December.
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Paint and Sip
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.
Will
resume in December.
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Mental Health |
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Cafecito Chats
Offered in
Spanish
Thursday,
November 19th from 10::00am
- 11:00am
Click on
here for flyer and more
information. |
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Educational Workshops |
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Public Health Talks
Join us for Public Health Talks,
a series of virtual webinars
brought to you by Health
Education Services at the Martin
Luther King Jr. Center for
Public Health. Tune in to learn
more about various public health
topics, get your questions
answered, and share resources
for the South LA (SPA 6)
community.
No
session scheduled for November. |
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Vaccination Clinics |
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Vaccination Clinics
Click
here for vaccination clinics
in South
LA
11/3/2026|Charles R. Drew
University of Medicine and
Science:
1731 E. 120th st. Los
Angeles CA 90059 at 10am to
2pm:
11/5/2026|Martin Luther
King Jr. Center for Public
Health:
11833 S. Wilmington
Ave. Los Angeles CA 90059 at
11am to 2pm
11/19/2026|LA Care
Community Resource Center:
2300 E. Imperial Hwy.
Lynwood CA 90262 at 10am to 2pm
Click
here for vaccination clinics
in West
LA
11/04/2026|Mar Vista
Library:
12006 Venice Blvd. Los
Angeles CA 90066 at 10am to 1pm
11/06/2026|Julian Dixon
Library:
4975 Overland Ave.
Culver City CA 90230 10am to 1pm
11/18/2026|Malibu
Library:
23519 Civic Center Way
Malibu CA 90265 10am to 1pm
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Resource Navigation
helps connect individuals to
community services and support.
Click on icon for more information.
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Help Me Grow LA
works with families and connects them to
services that can support their child's
development. To learn more about Help Me
Grow, click on their
website.
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Free Little Library is open
to the public! It is located right
inside our lobby at our center.
Please stop by to pick a book or
leave a book as you please. |
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