Community and Field Services Division

Whittier Wellness Community (WWC) 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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7643 S. Painter Ave Whittier, CA 90602 (562) 775-6104 WhittierWC@ph.lacounty.gov

In-Person Hours Monday-Wednesday: 8am-4pm Thursday: 8am-7:30pm Friday: 8am-4pm Saturday: 8am-3pm

Support Services

CORE Center

Help Me Grow LA

Connecting to Opportunities for Recovery and Engagement (CORE) Center offers a welcoming environment where visitors can ask questions about Substance Use Disorders, and get connected to prevention and treatment services. Substance Abuse Counselors are available on-site to provide: Substance use disorder screenings Referrals for substance use prevention and treatment services Informative presentations To learn more about CORE, click on their website.

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.

In-Person Programs

Arts, Healing, and Wellness Event
	Arts, Healing, and Wellness Event Offered in English and Spanish. A family-friendly event to showcase local art and wellness services/ resources!   Friday, April 11th at 4:00 pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Arts, Healing, and Wellness Event flyer for more information.
Sexual Health and Healing
	Sexual Health and Healing Offered in English & Spanish. Let's have a conversation about what is the definition of sexual health and why it is important. Monday, April 14th at 10:00am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Sexual Health Workshop flyer for more information.
Help Me Grow Parent & Family Cafe
	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. Monday, April 28th at 10:00 am Monday, May 19th at 10:00 am Monday, June 16th at 10:00 am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Help Me Grow flyer for more information.
Stress and Self-care Workshop
	Stress and Self-care Workshop Offered in English and Spanish. Learn about self-care and how to decrease the impact of stress! Monday, April 28th at 1pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Stress & Self-care flyer for more information.
Knitting Class
	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 at 12:30 pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Knitting flyer for more information.
Ask a Nurse Series
	Weekly Ask a Nurse Series Offered in English and Spanish. Join our Public Health Nurse as they discuss important health topics. Every Tuesday at 3pm! Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Ask a Nurse flyer for more information.
Rock Painting Workshop
	Rock Painting Workshop Offered in English and Spanish. Join our rock painting workshop and turn ordinary rocks into colorful masterpieces! Whether you're a beginner or experienced, all materials are provided for a fun, creative session! Wednesday, April 9th at 10:00 am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Rock Painting flyer for more information.
Pete the Cat Pizza Party
	Pete the Cat Pizza Party Offered in English and Spanish. Join us for Pete the Cat story time! Enjoy exciting stories, delicious pizza, and fun activities. Perfect for kids and families – come hungry for both tales and tasty treats! See you there! Wednesday, April 23th at 3:00 pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Pete the Cat Pizza Party flyer for more information.
CORE Workshop
	Free educational workshops Offered in English only. These are educational workshops regarding substance use and prevention. Tuesday, April 11th at 9:00 am Friday, April 18th at 10:00 am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on CORE flyer for more information. Click Here to register
Disney Paint & Sip
	Disney Paint & Sip Offered in English and Spanish. Join us and paint your favorite Disney character while enjoying some light refreshments. Thursday, April 24th at 1pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Disney Paint & Sip flyer for more information.
Women's Support Group
	Women's Support Group Offered in English and Spanish. Join us to talk and build community. Discuss women’s issues such as motherhood and the rollercoaster of emotions it may entail. We are hoping to create a welcoming environment where you feel safe to vents and talk about your feelings. We will discuss topics such as Anxiety, depression, communication, boundaries and Self Care. We will also host presenters to help you familiarize with resources near you. Thursday, April 3rd & 17th at 9:30am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Women's Support flyer for more information.
Understanding & Building Credit Workshop
	Understanding & Building Credit Offered in English only. In this interactive workshop, you'll learn how to understand and build credit and save for your future! Thursday, April 10th 9:00 am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Understanding & Building Credit flyer for more information.
The Flow- Menstrual Cup Workshop
	Menstrual Cup 101 Workshop Offered in English and Spanish. A beginner's guide to Menstrual Cups: What they are, how they work, insertion and removal tips. cleaning, and why so many are making the switch. Thursday April 17th From 11:00am- 12:00am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on The Flow flyer for more information.
Emergency Preparedness Workshop
	Emergency Preparedness Workshop Offered in English only. Learn how to prepare your family for disasters and evacuations! Thursday, April 17th from 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Emergency Preparedness flyer for more information.
Stride & Thrive Exercise Class
	Exercise Class Offered in English and Spanish. Join Stride & Thrive for a fun, low-impact walking workout that boosts fitness, endurance, and strength. Walk at your own pace and enjoy a supportive community! Every Friday in April from 9:00 am- 10:00 am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Stride & Thrive flyer for more information.
Cricut 101 Class
	Cricut 101 Class Offered in English only. Have a Cricut machine and don’t know how to use it? Or you want to learn about the endless creative possibilities of having a machine? Join us as we teach you the basics! Saturday, April 5th 10:00 am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Cricut 101 Class flyer for more information.