Community and Field Services Division

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.

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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: 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 (562) 775-6104 to register for any class

Health and Wellness
	Exercise for a Healthier You Offered in English and Spanish. This low-impact class is designed for all fitness levels, using gentle movement to improve mobility, balance, and overall well-being. Every Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm Click on Exercise for a Healthier You flyer for more information.
	The Whole Child: Nutrition Series Offered in English and Spanish. Learn new healthy recipes to incorporate into your daily routine. Every Tuesdays from 9:00am - 10:00am Click on Nutrition flyer for more information.
	Healthy Fall Comfort in a Bowl-Pumpkin Power Offered in English and Spanish. Learn to enjoy seasonal soups while learning simple ways to add more vegetables, fiber, protein, and whole foods to your meals. Thursday, October 15 from 1:30am- 2:30pm Wednesday, October 21 from 11:00am- 12:00pm Click on Bowl-Pumpkin Power flyer for more information.
	Wellnest: Infant Massage Series Offered in English and Spanish. This is a wonderful way to experience the way your baby communicates with you. With nurturing touch, you and your baby may feel more relaxed. Research shows that babies who are massaged: -May sleep deeper and longer -Spend more quiet time and alert for learning -Increase bonding and attachments with their parents -Improves elimination Tuesdays, September 8, 15, 22, 29 from 10:00am - 11:00am Click on Infant Massage flyer for more information.
	Breast Cancer Awareness Day Offered in English only Join us for a heartfelt and inspiring day of creativity, connection, and learning. Enjoy a healthy cooking demonstration, an educational workshop on breast cancer awareness and prevention, and hands-on activities. Come together to support, learn, and uplift our community in a meaningful way. Wednesday, October 14 1:00pm- Healthy Choices Health You 2:00pm- PIH Health Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop 3:00pm- Breast Cancer Arts & Crafts Click on Breast Cancer Awareness Day flyer for more information.
Creative Wellness
	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.
	Drop-In Creative Wellness Offered in English and Spanish. Join us for Creative Wellness, a relaxing 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. September 30- Make & Take from 1:00pm- 3:00pm October 28- Dia de Los Muertos Memory Frame from 1:00pm-3:00pm Click on Dia de Los Muertos flyer for more information.
	Crafty Fridays Offered in English and Spanish. Drop-in and enjoy a mental health themed arts & crafts designed to support relaxation & creativity. Friday's from 10:00am - 12:00pm October 2- Diamond Art October 9- Pom Pom Bat October 16- Wood Slice Pumpkin October 29- Ghost Frames October 30- Pumpkin Painting Click on Crafty Fridays flyer for more information.
Family Friendly
	Movie Mondays Offered in English only. Enjoy a family friendly movie! Popcorn will be provided! Monday's from 1:00pm - 3:00pm October 5- Hocus Pocus October 12- Holiday NO MOVIE October 19- Haunted Mansion October 26- The Nightmare before Christmas Click on Movie Monday flyer for more information.
	Bingo Offered in English and Spanish. Join us for a fun morning with a game of bingo and community connection October 5th & 19th from 11:00am- 12:00pm Click on Wildcard Bingo flyer for more information.
	Help Me Grow: Parent & Family Cafe Offered in English only. This is a safe space for parents to support one another while learning about resources for child development. Wednesday, October 7 from 9:00am - 10:00am Click on Help me Grow Parent Cafe 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, September 29th from 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday, October 13 from 10:00am- 12:00pm Wednesday, October 28 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm Click on Karaoke Craze flyer for more information.
	Spanic Cafe y Chisme Offered in Spanish only. A welcoming workshop series where comadres gather over cafecito to connect, laugh, and build community while exploring youth trends, pop culture, and digital moments. Wednesday, October 21 from 1:30pm- 2:30pm Click on Spanic Café y Chisme flyer for more information.
Mental Health
	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. Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 9:00am - 11:00am Click on A Community of Hope flyer for more information.
	Whittier's Sala Offered in English and Spanish. Join us for a welcoming, supportive space where individuals and families can find connection, understanding, and peer support when they need it most. NAMI is collaborating with LA County Department of Public Health to expand access to a peer-led space for adults where they can experience compassionate, culturally responsive conversations and find ways to connect to community-based mental health resources at a monthly bilingual general meeting and family support group. Thursday, October 22 from 5:00pm- 7:00pm Click on Whittier's Sala flyer for more information.
	Tendedero/ Clothesline Offered in English and Spanish. In this reflective activity, participants will be invited to write down a personal goal or something they are ready to let go of. Each message will be written on a small, printed paper "clothing piece" and then hung on a shared tendedero (clothesline). As the tendedero fills it becomes a visual reminder of growth, release, and the collective steps we're all taking toward positive change. Monday, October 26 from 11:00am- 12:00pm Click on tendedero flyer for more information.
Educational Workshops
	HYC Strengthening Families Workshop Series Offered in English and Spanish. Join us for a series of engaging and supportive workshops designed to help families build stronger connections manage stress, and support each other. Thursdays from 5:00pm- 6:30pm October 1st- What is Therapy and How to Get Help October 15th- Balancing the Lord: Coping with Stress Before it Builds Up October 29th- Supporting Youth through Behavior Change Click on Strengthening Families flyer for more information.
	Center for Health Care Rights: Getting Ready for Medicare's Open Enrollment Period This workshop will talk about: - Key dates and deadlines - What you can do during open enrollment - Steps to prepare Wednesday, October 21 from 2:30pm- 3:30pm Click on Getting ready for Medicare's Open Enrollment Period flyer for more information.
	Hidden Blessings Foundation: Supporting Families Through Open Dialogue Offered in English only. This is a fun interactive workshop designed to bring families together through meaningful conversations, team-building activities and creative challenges. Friday, October 9 & 16 from 1:00pm- 2:30pm
	Swipe, Scroll, Sleep A discussion on sleep, mental health, physical health, and finding balance. Monday, October 19 from 3:00pm-4:00pm