Pathway Torrance Community Health & Wellness Center
The Pathway Torrance Community Health & Wellness Center is a collaborative project between the City of Torrance, Los Angeles County, and Venice Family Clinic to transform a long vacant, County owned building into a community resource offering healthcare, wellness programs, and community services.
Project Overview
The Pathway Torrance Community Health & Wellness Center is a collaborative project between the City of Torrance, Los Angeles County, and Venice Family Clinic to transform a long vacant, County owned building into a community resource offering healthcare, wellness programs, and community services.
Originally opened in 1933, the historic building previously operated as a Los Angeles County public health clinic before closing in 2002. The approximately $17.4 million renovation will restore the facility for public use while preserving an important part of Torrance's history.
The center will include a community health clinic operated by Venice Family Clinic, City of Torrance administrative offices, community meeting spaces, and opportunities for health and wellness activities.
The City of Torrance is committed to providing accurate information about the project, its intended uses, and the services anticipated at the facility.
Additional information about clinic operations, community programs, and the anticipated opening will be shared as details become available.
What Is Pathway Torrance?
1. A Community Health Clinic
Venice Family Clinic will operate a licensed healthcare clinic providing services that are expected to include:
- Primary medical care
- Integrated behavioral health services
- Patient navigation and care coordination
- Connections to additional healthcare and community resources
The clinic will operate under applicable California Department of Public Health licensing requirements.
2. A Community Health & Wellness Resource
In addition to clinical services, Venice Family Clinic plans to use its approximately 5,021 square feet of leased space for:
- Health and wellness activities
- Community outreach and education
- Community gatherings
- Administrative and office functions
3. City Administrative Offices
The City of Torrance will lease the second floor for administrative offices, including the City’s Public Housing Authority and Street Outreach team.
The Public Housing Authority provides administration of the Federally funded Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Voucher (VASH), and the Stability Voucher (SV) program.
The Street Outreach staff work closely with the Torrance Police Department’s Community Lead Officers (CLOs) to provide homeless outreach services to individuals experiencing homelessness directly on the streets. No temporary housing will be provided at the site. These offices will support City operations and community service coordination.
4. Community Meeting and Activity Spaces
The renovated facility will include a 700 square foot community meeting room and a rear outdoor courtyard. The City, County and Venice Family Clinic anticipates offering classes, activities, and community programs in partnership with its Community Services Department and Torrance-area nonprofit organizations to fully leverage the space for health and wellness.
5. A Renovation of an Existing Public Facility
The project will rehabilitate the existing historic building and improve the surrounding property, including security and lighting features, improved landscaping, walkways, fencing, parking areas, and other exterior features.
6. What Pathway Torrance IS NOT
- It is not a homeless shelter.
- It is not a residential housing facility.
- It is not an emergency room or hospital.
- It is not an afterhours urgent care.
Timeline
Construction is anticipated to be completed by July 2027.
In Progress
