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

Paint & Sip
	Paint & Sip Offered in English and Spanish. Come paint with us while sipping on a warm beverage. Monday, January 13th at 1:00 pm- Selena Monday, January 27th at 1:00 pm- Jenni Rivera *Must call (562) 775-6104 to reserve your spot!* Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Paint & Sip flyer for more information.
Nutrition Education
	Weekly Nutrition Workshop Offered in English and Spanish. Come and learn how to have a healthy and nutritious lifestyle. January 14th, 21st & 28th at 11:00 am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Nutrition Workshop 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. January 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th at 1:00 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. January 7th, 14th, & 21st at 3:00 pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Ask a Nurse flyer for more information.
Vision Board Workshop
	Vision Board Workshop  Offered in English and Spanish. Come set your goals for the New Year! Wednesday, January 29th at 2:00pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Vision Board flyer for more information.
Exercise with the Nurse
	Exercise with the Nurse Offered in English and Spanish. Start your mornings by exercising with our wonderful Nurse! Wednesday, January 15th, 22nd, & 29th From 9:30 am- 10:30 am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Exercise with the Nurse flyer for more information.
STD Presentation
	STD Presentation Offered in English and Spanish. Learn how to protect your sexual health! Wednesday, January 22nd at 4:00 pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on STD flyer for more information.
Fraud & Scam Workshop
	Help Avoid Fraud and Scams Workshop Offered in English only. In this workshop you'll learn how keeping organized can help keep you safe, how to spot common scams affecting older adults and help protect yourself, and what to do if you or a loved one is impacted by fraud or identity theft. Thursday, January 16th at 9:00 am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Fraud & Scam flyer for more information.
Emergency Preparedness Presentation
	Emergency Preparedness Presentation Offered in English and Spanish. Learn how to prepare for a natural disaster! Thursday, January 23rd at 1pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Emergency Preparedeness flyer for more information.
75 Soft Challenge
	75 Soft Challenge Offered in English and Spanish. The 75 soft challenge is a wellness challenge that involves eating well, drinking water, exercising, and reading, for 75 days! Check in meetings every Thursday beginning January 16th until April 3rd from 3-5pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on 75 Soft Challenge flyer for more information.
Fun with the Nurse
	Fun with the Nurse Offered in English and Spanish. Come learn nurturing massage techniques to make you and your baby feel more relaxed. Best for babies between 6 weeks old and pre-crawling. Thursdays, January 9th, 16th, & 30th at 5:15 pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Fun with the Nurse flyer for more information.
Cook Smart Eat Healthy
	Cook Smart Eat Healthy Offered in English and Spanish. Learn the basics of cooking plant based. Thursday, January 23rd from 5:15-6:15pm Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Cook Smart Eat Healthy 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. Friday, January 17th at 10:00 am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Help Me Grow flyer for more information.
Cricut Class
02	Cricut Class Offered in English. 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, January 11th & 25th at 10:00 am Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Circut flyer for more information.
Resume Building Workshop
	Crafting Your Path Workshop Offered in English only. This three-part series workshop is designed to help individuals navigate the application process for their career and academic goals.  Saturday, January 25, 2025, 1pm to 3pm- Create a standout resume  Saturday, February 1, 2025, 10am to 12pm- Effective cover letter writing  Saturday, February 15, 2025, 10am to 12pm- Excel in interviews Whittier Wellness Community 7643 S. Painter Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Click on Crafting Your Path Workshop flyer for more information.