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Celebrating the Children's Mental Health Transformation


WATERLOO, ONTARIO – Federal and provincial representatives joined Lutherwood staff and clients today to officially open and celebrate their transformed Children’s Mental Health Centre. News Release

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Our next online housing search support session is on Thursday, December 18, at 2pm. By joining in on our Search Support Sessions, participants will become more familiar with tools and successful strategies for obtaining market rent housing in the Waterloo Region. Register online using the link in our bio. #HousingSearchSupport #HousingServices
This holiday season, you can be the reason a child finds hope. ✨❄️    For families raising children struggling with mental health, the holidays can feel overwhelming. At Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood), we see those challenges every day... but we also see what’s possible when healing begins.    🌸 Emma was just seven when severe anxiety silenced her voice. Her parents felt lost—until they found Starling. With therapy and family support funded by donors like you, Emma began to heal. Today, her laughter, once muted by fear, fills her home like music.    💜 Your gift could be the turning point for a child like Emma. Every donation helps a child reclaim their childhood and a family rediscover hope.  🎁 Donate now and help children and families heal - not just for the holidays, but all year long:    Visit www.starlingcs.ca/help-children-and-families-heal   #HelpFamiliesHeal #MentalHealthMatters #StarlingCommunityServices #GiveHope
This holiday season, you can be the reason a child finds hope. ✨❄️    For families raising children struggling with mental health, the holidays can feel overwhelming. At Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood), we see those challenges every day... but we also see what’s possible when healing begins.    🌸 Emma was just seven when severe anxiety silenced her voice. Her parents felt lost—until they found Starling. With therapy and family support funded by donors like you, Emma began to heal. Today, her laughter, once muted by fear, fills her home like music.    💜 Your gift could be the turning point for a child like Emma. Every donation helps a child reclaim their childhood and a family rediscover hope.  🎁 Donate now and help children and families heal - not just for the holidays, but all year long:    Visit www.starlingcs.ca/help-children-and-families-heal   #HelpFamiliesHeal #MentalHealthMatters #StarlingCommunityServices #GiveHope
The holiday season can feel overwhelming, but gratitude can help you slow down and find calm. This month we're sharing tips on how to practice gratitude during the holiday season. Start a Gratitude Journal today and list: ✅ 1 thing you're grateful for ✅ 1 thing you're excited about ✅ 1 person who makes life brighter It’s okay to stop and think before writing, don’t rush yourself. And remember to be gentle with yourself. There is no wrong way to journal, and some days, finding gratitude feels easier than others. 💬 What’s one thing you’re grateful for today? Share in the comments! For more ideas on what to include in a gratitude journal, check out our Children's Mental Health blog "Practicing Gratitude this Holiday Season." Link in bio! #MindfulMonday #GratitudePractice #MentalWellness
At Starling Children’s Mental Health Services, we know the holidays can be hard for families facing mental health challenges. But we also know something else: hope. Your support helps families feel whole again. When a child begins to heal, the entire family breathes easier. Parents rediscover hope. Siblings feel seen. Home becomes a place of connection, not crisis. That’s the power of your gift. Give hope this season www.starlingcs.ca/support/donate #ChildrensMentalHealth #WaterlooRegion
When Starling Employment Services connected with Caesar and Tanya at Kelsey’s Original Roadhouse, their response to hiring one of our job seekers was immediate and enthusiastic. For them, hiring isn’t just about filling a position—it’s about strengthening community ties. “We can help the community, and Starling helps us hire great people,” Tanya shared. Their newest team member, hired through Starling, has become an integral part of the team. As a dishwasher, his responsibilities include health and safety monitoring, chemical handling, waste management, and supporting the kitchen team—all with a positive attitude. “He’s a great person,” Tanya said. “He communicates his needs clearly and shows up every day happy to be here.” 📖 Read more in our Employer Spotlight Series!
This #GivingTuesday, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has added their twig to our growing nest of support this year. ✨ And today only, if you’re shopping at Home Depot’s Sunrise Centre location, they’re doubling all donations to the Orange Door Project in support of Safe Haven Youth Services! 🧡 Donate in-store or online to double your impact! Visit: https://ow.ly/LU3v50XqHTQ for online donations! #GivingTuesday @HomeDepotCanada #OrangeDoorProject #THDCF #StarlingSafeHavenYouthServices #SafeHaven
The #OrangeDoorProject campaign supports organizations across Canada who are helping youth experiencing homelessness. When you donate $3, $5, or $10 in-store at Home Depot (Kitchener Sunrise Centre) or online, you’re supporting Starling Safe Haven Youth Services. Donate online or in-store from now until December 21! Visit: https://ow.ly/LU3v50XqHTQ to donate online! @HomeDepotCanada #OrangeDoorProject #THDCF #StarlingSafeHavenYouthServices #SafeHaven
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