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Fitness
Health/Wellness LA County Library
LA County Library has free virtual programs (art, cooking, gardening, sketching, etc..) for all ages. Library card required for some programs. https://lacountylibrary.org/virtualprogramming/?utm_source=VP_June3&utm_me dium=email&utm_campaign=VP_June3&utm_c ontent=Purple_Button
CalHOPE Connect
(833) 317-4673 Hotline number https://www.calhope.org/ CalHOPE Connect offers safe, secure, and culturally sensitive emotional support for all Californians who may need support relating to COVID-19. They offer different types of services: Together for Wellness, Soothe Anxiety and Stress, Strengthen Resilience in Kids and Families, Build Community and Connect with People.
LAUSD Hotline Wellness
(213) 241-3840 https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/16559#spn-content Children and adults watching the news, reading content on-line and in newspapers, and overhearing others talk about the current coronavirus pandemic, may feel scared, confused, or anxious. Some may react right away, while others may show signs that they are having a difficult time later. Every person can support wellness and healing by providing, teaching, and implementing the following five resilience strategies: Sense of Safety, Ability to Calm, Self-Efficacy & Community-Efficacy, Connectedness, and Hope.
NAMI
https://www.namisfv.org/ NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the largest mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. All NAMI San Fernando Valley programs are free and provide hope and help through classes, presentations, and support groups.
Hiking Trails https://trails.lacounty.gov/
Trails LA County has been established to better connect people with more than 550 miles of beautiful public trails across the County. Hiking trails can be searched by zip codes, pet friendly, family friendly, and difficulty (easy, moderate, strenuous). Please look at the difficulty of the trail and distance before you start. This is a list of some of the trails that you can find on the website but there are many more. Aliso Canyon Park 18041 Rinaldi Street Granada Hills, CA 91344 (818) 756-8060 Longridge Park Trailhead 3600 Alomar Drive Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (323) 221-9944
Veterans Community Memorial Park 13000 Sayre Street Sylmar, CA 91342 (818) 833-7550 Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area 17017 Burbank Boulevard Encino, CA 91316 (818) 756-8189
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Wilson Canyon Trail 14450 Olive View Dr. Sylmar, CA 91342 (323) 224-9944 Joughin Unk1 Trail 12114-12126 Browns Canyon Road Chatsworth, CA 91311
Outdoor Fitness Zones are located in some parks in the city. They are free easy-to-use outdoor gyms that bring a new set of healthy activities to the park experience. Outdoor Fitness Zones give people free access to top-quality exercise equipment, including ADA accessible equipment, suitable for all fitness levels. Please check on the website for the nearest Fitness Zone to you. This is a list of some of the Fitness Zones that you can find on the website but there are many more. El Cariso Community Regional Park 13100 Hubbard Street Sylmar, CA 91342 Sepulveda Recreation Center 8825 Kester Avenue Panorama City, CA 91402 (818) 893-3700
San Fernando Park 208 Park Avenue San Fernando, CA 91340 (818) 898-1290 North Hollywood Recreation Center 11430 Chandler Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 763-7651
Woodley Park 6350 Woodley Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91436 (818) 756-8060 Valley Plaza Recreational Center 12240 Archwood Street North Hollywood, CA 91606 (818) 765-5885
YMCA
https://www.ymcala.org/programs/health-wellness/group-exercise The YMCA offers adult and youth health programs. Their program promotes awareness to childhood obesity and diabetes. Must have a membership free-$75 for gym, sports, and recreational programs ages 518. https://www.ymcala.org/schedules
BURBANK 321 East Magnolia Boulevard Burbank, CA 91502 (818) 845-8551 www.burbankymca.org EAST VALLEY 5142 Tujunga Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 763-5126 www.ymcala.org/ev MID VALLEY 6901 Lennox Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 989-3800 www.ymcala.org/mv NORTH VALLEY 11336 Corbin Avenue Northridge, CA 91326 (818) 368-3231 www.ymcala.org/nv SANTA CLARITA VALLEY FAMILY 26147 Mc Bean Parkway Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 253-3593 www.ymcala.org/scv VERDUGO HILLS 6840 Foothill Boulevard Tujunga, CA 91042 (818) 352-3255 www.ymcacc.org WEST VALLEY 18810 Vanowen Street Reseda, CA 91335 (818) 774-2840 www.ymcala.org/wv
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Boys and Girls Club
https://www.b
gca.org/programs/health-wellness Boys and Girls Club has wellness programs for children: health habits, wellness classes, and Smart Moves (dancing). Annual membership $65 for sports and recreational programs ages 5-18
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SFV 11251 Glenoaks Boulevard Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 896-5261 www.bgcsfv.org
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BURBANK 2244 North Buena Vista Street Burbank, CA 91504 (818) 842-9333 www.bgcburbank.org WEST VALLEY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB 7245 Remmet Avenue Canoga Park, CA 91303 (818) 610-1054 www.wvbgc.org
SANTA CLARITA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB 24909 Newhall Avenue Newhall, CA 91321 (661) 254-2582 www.scvboysandgirlsclub.org
Meetup www.meetup.com
Meetup is a platform for finding and building local communities. People use Meetup to meet new people, learn new things, find support, get out of their comfort zones, and pursue their passions together. Please check the following link for activities:
8721 Wilbur Avenue Northridge, CA 913240 (818) 885-6433 Ivan Magaña Ramirez https://www.devonshire-pals.org/pals/ PALS Youth Center offers different types of classes for children/youth. The center offers a culinary program to teach children cooking skills and eating healthy. Youth Center is open to the local community.
City of San Fernando - Recreation Park
208 Park Avenue San Fernando, CA 91340 (818) 898-1290 https://ci.san-fernando.ca.us/fitness-wellnessclasses/ Fitness and wellness classes for free and low cost ($20-$35 for 8 weeks). Adults and 14+ Gentle Fitness: Balance, Strength and Healthy Mind. Fit Pass Classes: Boxing, Yoga, Spin Cycling, Zumba. Free Fitness Program.
