Peer Support Services

Peer Support Services

Provider: LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH - WHITTIER HEALTH CENTER - WHITTIER WELLNESS COMMUNITY

The center provides mental health services for people of all ages in the Pomona area. Services include substance use disorder education/prevention, peer support and wellness programs. This is a Connecting to Opportunities for Recovery and Engagement (CORE) center. There are no geographic restrictions.

Mental health services include support, mental health wellness classes and connection to community resources. Healing workshops and trauma prevention services are also available. Services specific to teens are also available.

CORE centers provide a welcoming environment where individuals can ask questions about substance use disorders and get connected to prevention and treatment services. Services include prevention information and workshops on topics such as preventing teen substance abuse and vaping, understanding substance use disorders and treatment services, and recognizing signs of relapse; peer-to-peer support; and referrals for additional services, including no-cost services for Medi-Cal and My Health LA clients. Training on how to administer medication (naxolone) to reverse an opioid overdose may also be available. APLICATION PROCEDURE Call for information or visit the website at Whittier Wellness Community for more information. FEES/PAYMENT SOURCE There are no fees for services.
Application Procedure
Service Condition Fee

Free

Free

Address

7643 S. Painter Ave.

Whittier , CA 90602 (Physical)

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Service hours
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm; Thursday, 9:00am to 7:00pm.

Service/Intake

(562) 464-5373

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