Help in Whittier
45 service locations · 62 recurring meetings
Family and youth
Aeolian (Plaza)
Child care and early childhood education
11600 1/2 Aeolian St, Whittier · 562-692-4213
Head Start early childhood program — 34 funded slots; operated by Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
East Whittier (Plaza)
Child care and early childhood education
9951 Mills Ave, Whittier · 562-907-1841
Head Start early childhood program — 40 funded slots; operated by Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Lincoln (Plaza)
Child care and early childhood education
12620 Broadway, Whittier · 562-945-3264
Head Start early childhood program — 34 funded slots; operated by Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Little Star (Plaza)
Child care and early childhood education
12322 Pellissier Rd, Whittier · 562-699-5655
Head Start early childhood program — 17 funded slots; operated by Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Magnolia (Plaza)
Child care and early childhood education
11700 Pilgrim Way, Whittier · 562-699-1500
Head Start early childhood program — 17 funded slots; operated by Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Trinity (Plaza)
Child care and early childhood education
13118 Rainier Ave, Whittier · 562-941-0244
Head Start early childhood program — 36 funded slots; operated by Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
West Whittier (Plaza)
Child care and early childhood education
6411 Norwalk Blvd, Whittier · 562-695-1070
Head Start early childhood program — 34 funded slots; operated by Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Whittier Corps Community Center
Family support servicesFood pantryUtility assistanceFinancial assistanceFamily and youth
12000 E. Washington Blvd, Whittier · 562-698-8348
Salvation Army community center
directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-07-20
Food assistance
Adventure Park
Meal program
10130 S. Gunn Avenue, Whittier · (562) 698-7645
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Amigo Park
Meal program
5707 S. Juarez Avenue, Whittier · (562) 908-4702
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Annenberg Youth Center
Meal program
14289 Telegraph Rd, Whittier · (818) 929-0704
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by ROYAL DREAMERS.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Arabic Evangelical Church
Food pantry
8109 Greenleaf Avenue, Whittier · 626-255-7323
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00
directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-07-21
Boys & Girls Club Of Whittier
Meal program
7905 S. Greenleaf Ave., Whittier · (562) 273-9360
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by LIGHTHOUSE 4KIDS INC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Catholic Rainbow Outreach
Food pantry
11419 Carmenita Road, Whittier · 562-897-2095
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00
directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-07-21
Ceres Elementary
Meal program
10601 South Ceres Ave., Whittier · (562) 907-5949
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by EAST WHITTIER CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
City Reach Church South L.A.
Food pantry
7106 Sorensen Avenue, Whittier · 562-774-6444
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00
directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-07-21
Evergreen Elementary
Meal program
12915 East Helmer Dr., Whittier · (562) 907-5949
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by EAST WHITTIER CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Family Church Whittier
Food pantry
8434 S. Greenleaf Avenue, Whittier · 562-696-2842
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00
directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-07-21
Food Net – Los Nietos Service Center
Food pantry
11640 W. Slauson Avenue, Whittier · 562-699-9898
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00
directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-07-21
Hillview Middle
Meal program
10931 South Stamy Rd., Whittier · (562) 907-5949
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by EAST WHITTIER CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
La Colima Elementary
Meal program
11225 Miller Rd., Whittier · (562) 907-5949
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by EAST WHITTIER CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Lake Marie Elementary
Meal program
10001 Carmenita Rd., Whittier · (562) 944-6231
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by SOUTH WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mayberry Park
Meal program
13201 Meyer Road, Whittier · (562) 944-9727
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mulberry Elementary
Meal program
14029 East Mulberry Dr., Whittier · (562) 907-5949
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by EAST WHITTIER CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Ocean View Elementary
Meal program
14359 East Second St., Whittier · (562) 907-5949
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by EAST WHITTIER CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Richard L. Graves Middle
Meal program
13243 East Los Nietos Rd., Whittier · (562) 944-6231
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by SOUTH WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Rio Hondo College Foundation **USDA ONLY**
Food pantry
3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00
directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-07-21
Salvation Army – Whittier Corp.
Food pantry
12000 Washington Boulevard, Whittier · 562-698-8348
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00
directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-07-21
Scott Avenue Elementary
Meal program
11701 Scott Ave., Whittier · (562) 907-5949
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by EAST WHITTIER CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Sorenson Park
Meal program
11419 Rose Hedge Dr., Whittier · (562) 908-7763
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
South Whittier Library
Meal program
11543 Colima Road, Whittier · (562) 946-4415
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
St. Mary’s Place
Food pantry
7215 Newlin Avenue, Whittier · 562-698-0608
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00
directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-07-21
The Whole Child
Food pantry
10155 Colima Road, Whittier
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00
directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-07-21
Whittier Fridge
Community fridge or freezer
directions · via Mutual Aid Hub (Town Hall Project), verified 2026-07-19
Whittier Public Library
Meal program
7344 Washington Ave., Whittier · (562) 907-5994
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by EAST WHITTIER CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Whittier S.D.A. Church
Food pantry
8841 Calmada Street, Whittier · 562-758-2108
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00
directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-07-21
Health care
CMWC - Rio Hondo
Community health centersliding-scale fees
12444 Washington Blvd, Whittier · 562-270-0324
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
CNHF - Whittier Clinic
Community health centersliding-scale fees
12474 Washington Blvd, Whittier · 562-968-0350
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Via Care Community Health Center - Rio Hondo College
Community health centersliding-scale fees
3600 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier · 323-268-9191
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Wesley Health Centers - Whittier
Community health centersliding-scale fees
10750 Laurel Ave, Whittier · 323-201-4516
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Housing and shelter
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA: Santa Fe Springs Transitional Living Center
Transitional housingFamily support servicesFood pantryCounseling and therapyFamily and youthEmergency shelter
12000 Washington Blvd, Whittier
Salvation Army transitional housing shelter
directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-07-20
Substance use and recovery
LA Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Alices House
Substance use treatment facility
Whittier · 562-777-1222
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors; women only.
via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
SPIRITT Family Services
Substance use treatment facility
8000 Painter Avenue, Whittier · 562-903-7000
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Whole Child
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
10155 Colima Road, Whittier · 562-692-0383 x236
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Young Peoples Foundation Inc
Substance use treatment facility
16316 Whittier Boulevard, Whittier · 626-228-9137
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Recovery & support meetings
AA meetings
EARLY START
Mon 06:30 · in-person · Serenity HallOpenWheelchair accessible
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
BIG BOOK STUDY
Mon 10:00 · in-person · Serenity HallWheelchair accessible
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
TOPIC DISCUSSION
Mon 14:00 · in-person · Serenity HallWheelchair accessible
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
OPEN PARTICIPATION
Mon 18:30 · in-person · Serenity HallOpen
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
As Bill Sees It
Mon 19:00 · in-person · Redemption Hills ChurchOpen
16153 Russell St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
Back to the Basics
Mon 19:00 · in-person · East Whittier Friends ChurchClosedEnglishStep studyWheelchair accessible
15911 Whittier Blvd, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
Segunda Tradicion
Mon 20:00 · in-person · 13684 Telegraph Rd.Spanish
13684 Telegraph Rd, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
STEP STUDY
Mon 20:30 · in-person · Serenity HallWheelchair accessible
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
EARLY START
Tue 06:30 · in-person · Serenity HallClosedWheelchair accessible
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
Attitude Adjustment
Tue 07:00 · in-person · East Whittier United Methodist ChurchClosed
10005 Cole Rd, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
SPEAKERS
Tue 10:00 · in-person · Serenity HallOpenSpeaker
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
BROWN BAGGERS PART.
Tue 12:00 · in-person · Serenity HallWheelchair accessible
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
Step Sisters - Women Only Book Study
Tue 18:30 · in-person · Serenity HallClosedWomen
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
NO NONSENSE 12X12
Tue 19:00 · in-person · St. Matthias Episcopal ChurchClosedWheelchair accessible
7056 Washington Ave, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
MENS BIG BOOK STUDY
Tue 19:30 · in-person · East Whittier United Methodist ChurchMenWheelchair accessible
10005 Cole Rd, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
Segunda Tradicion
Tue 20:00 · in-person · 13684 Telegraph Rd.Spanish
13684 Telegraph Rd, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
WHITTIER TUESDAY NIGHT SPEAKER MEETING
Tue 20:00 · in-person · Wesley BuildingSpeaker
6725 Friends Ave, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
YOUNG PEOPLES PARTICIPATION
Tue 20:30 · in-person · Serenity HallWheelchair accessibleYoung people
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
EARLY START
Wed 06:30 · in-person · Serenity HallOpen
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
AM PARTICIPATION
Wed 10:00 · in-person · Serenity HallOpenWheelchair accessible
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
TOPIC DISCUSSION
Wed 14:00 · in-person · Serenity HallWheelchair accessible
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
Wednesday Aa Big Book Study
Wed 18:00 · in-person · Wesley BuildingOpen
6725 Friends Ave, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
Men's Stag
Wed 20:00 · in-person · Wesley BuildingClosedEnglishMen
6725 Friends Ave, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
Segunda Tradicion
Wed 20:00 · in-person · 13684 Telegraph Rd.Spanish
13684 Telegraph Rd, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
THIRD STEP CANDLELIGHT
Wed 22:30 · in-person · Serenity HallCandlelightDiscussionOpen
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
EARLY START
Thu 06:30 · in-person · Serenity HallOpenWheelchair accessible
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
Attitude Adjustment
Thu 07:00 · in-person · East Whittier United Methodist ChurchClosed
10005 Cole Rd, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
STEP STUDY
Thu 10:00 · in-person · Serenity HallOpen
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
Happy Hour Big Book
Thu 18:30 · in-person · Redemption Hills ChurchOpen
16153 Russell St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
QUESTION AND ANSWER
Thu 18:30 · in-person · Serenity HallOpen
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
Den Book Study - Whittier
Thu 20:00 · in-person · Private HomeClosed
16940 Sausalito Dr, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
Segunda Tradicion
Thu 20:00 · in-person · 13684 Telegraph Rd.Spanish
13684 Telegraph Rd, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
THURSDAY NIGHT DISC.
Thu 20:30 · in-person · Serenity HallOpen
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
EARLY START
Fri 06:30 · in-person · Serenity HallOpen
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
TGIF PARTICIPATION
Fri 12:00 · in-person · Serenity HallOpen
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
Big Book Study
Fri 14:00 · in-person · Serenity HallDiscussion
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
Segunda Tradicion
Fri 20:00 · in-person · 13684 Telegraph Rd.Spanish
13684 Telegraph Rd, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
FRIDAY NIGHT PARTICIPATION
Fri 20:30 · in-person · Serenity HallOpenWheelchair accessible
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
CANDLELIGHT PARTICIPATION
Fri 23:00 · in-person · Serenity Hall
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
EARLY START
Sat 06:30 · in-person · Serenity HallClosedWheelchair accessible
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
12 and 12 Book Study
Sat 08:00 · in-person · Redemption Hills ChurchSteps & TraditionsOpenEnglish
16153 Russell St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
WOMENS CHILDREN MEETING
Sat 10:00 · in-person · Serenity HallWomen
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
PARTICIPATION
Sat 18:00 · in-person · Serenity Hall
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
Whittier Saturday Night Speaker
Sat 19:30 · in-person · Wesley BuildingOpenSpeaker
6725 Friends Ave, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
BIG BOOK STUDY
Sat 20:30 · in-person · Serenity HallWheelchair accessible
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
Speak From The Heart
Sat 22:30 · in-person · Serenity HallOpen
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
MOSTLY MEDITATION
Sun 07:00 · in-person · Serenity HallWheelchair accessible
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
11th STEP STUDY
Sun 08:30 · in-person · Serenity HallOpenWheelchair accessible
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
PARTICIPATION
Sun 11:00 · in-person · Serenity HallDiscussionWheelchair accessible
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
WOMENS MEETING
Sun 14:00 · in-person · Serenity HallClosedWheelchair accessibleWomen
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
5150 Big Book Study
Sun 16:00 · in-person · Serenity Hall
12336 Penn St, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
Segunda Tradicion
Sun 19:00 · in-person · 13684 Telegraph Rd.Spanish
13684 Telegraph Rd, Whittier · directions · via Orange County Central Office
NA meetings
Aprendiendo A Vivir
Mon 19:00 · in-person
8011 Norwalk Boulevard, Whittier · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Aprendiendo A Vivir
Tue 19:00 · in-person
8011 Norwalk Boulevard, Whittier · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Aprendiendo A Vivir
Wed 19:00 · in-person
8011 Norwalk Boulevard, Whittier · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Aprendiendo A Vivir
Thu 19:00 · in-person
8011 Norwalk Boulevard, Whittier · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Whittier Tag Topic
Thu 19:30 · in-person · First Friends ChurchOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
13205 Philadelphia Street, Whittier · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Aprendiendo A Vivir
Fri 19:00 · in-person
8011 Norwalk Boulevard, Whittier · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Chuck Skinner Memorial
Fri 19:30 · in-person · St. Andrews ChurchOpenDiscussion
11345 Miller Rd., Whittier · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
No Nonsense
Fri 19:30 · in-person · The Wesley BuildingOpenDiscussion
6725 Friends Ave., Whittier · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
A Gift Of Life
Sat 09:00 · in-person · Wesley BuildingOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
6725 Friends Avenue, Whittier · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
NAR-ANON meetings
Healing Together
Mon 18:30 · hybrid · Whittier Area Community Church
8100 Colima Rd, Whittier · directions · via Nar-Anon Family Groups WSO
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