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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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Starling’s (formerly Lutherwood) Steps for Kids 2026 registration is officially OPEN! 👟💛 On Sunday, May 3rd, lace up your shoes and walk to support kids’ mental health in Waterloo Region! 📍 Join us in person at our Children’s Mental Health Centre at 285 Benjamin Rd. Waterloo, ON. Your participation in Steps for Kids ensures that children and youth have immediate access to the crucial mental health services they need, paving the way for brighter and healthier futures. Join us, have fun, and help build a community where every young person can thrive! 👉 Sign up today at www.starlingstepsforkids.ca and help us spread the word! #StepsForKids2026 #LittleStepsBigImpact #ChildrensMentalHealth #KidsMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness
Today, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible work of the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region (SASC) and how they support youth at Starling’s Safe Haven Youth Services. With the rising number of youth who come to Safe Haven at risk of human trafficking, coordinated care is more important than ever. Together, SASC and Safe Haven create a network of care that ensures youth are protected, supported, and empowered as they rebuild their lives. Swipe through to learn more and read our full Community Partner Spotlight - link in our bio! @SASCWR #SASCWR #SafeHavenYouthServices #YouthAdvocacy #WaterlooRegionCares #StarlingCommunityServices
Steps for Kids is back on May 3rd! 👟💛 This year, your little steps will make a big impact for kids’ mental health across Waterloo Region. Lace up your shoes, gather your friends and family, and get ready — registration is OPEN! 📢 Help us spread the word, visit www.starlingstepsforkids.ca to sign up! Let’s make every step count for kids' mental health! #StepsForKids #LittleStepsBigImpact #KidsMentalHealth #StarlingCommunityServices #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
Kindness grows when it is shared. 🌸 Staff at our Children's Mental Health Centre wore pink to #sprinklekindness and stand up against bullying! Pink shirt day is an important day for many of our youth, both at our Children's Mental Health Centre and Safe Haven Youth Services. By planting seeds of kindness, we can create a brighter future for children and youth in our communities, free from bullying —not just on Pink Shirt Day, but every day! 💕 #PinkShirtDay #StopBullying #BullyingAwareness #BullyingPrevention #ChildrensMentalHealth #ChildrenAndYouthMentalHealth
Here's why wearing pink matters for youth at Safe Haven. 🩷 Every year on the last Wednesday of February, communities across Canada and around the world wear pink to take a stand against bullying. At Safe Haven Youth Services, this day is especially important. Many of the young people who come through our doors have experienced bullying. Pink Shirt Day reminds us that kindness is powerful. When we speak up, support each other, and choose to be kind, we help create a safer world for young people. 💗 Swipe through to learn how Safe Haven supports youth in our community. 💗 Share this post to help raise awareness of antibullying 💡If you are a young person up until the age of 18, or a parent/caregiver of a child under 18 who requires additional help, contact Front Door to Child and Youth Mental Health at 519-749-2932 or visit www.frontdoormentalhealth.com. #PinkShirtDay #StopBullying #SafeHavenYouthServices #YouthSupport #ChildrensMentalHealth
This Tuesday marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. To those of you celebrating, we wish you and your loved ones a blessed and generous Ramadan. Ramadan Kareem!
This year marks 30 years of Black History Month in Canada, with the theme “Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.” This theme reflects the enduring impact of Black Canadians both past, present, and future, and recognizes the resilience, creativity, and leadership that continue to strengthen our communities. 💛 Throughout February, we’ll be sharing local organizations to support and community events where we can come together in celebration, reflection, and continued learning. #BlackHistoryMonth
What an inspiring way to close out the month. 💜💛 This week we had a special Recognition Ceremony for students finishing Semester 1 of 2025–2026! We’re so proud of the incredible youth at our Children’s Mental Health Centre who have shown strength, growth and resilience throughout the year. Congratulations to each and every one of you and here’s to all the amazing things still ahead! ✨ #StarlingCommunityServices #StarlingMentalHealthServices #WaterlooRegion #KidsMentalHealth
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"I was in a cycle. I would be okay, then would struggle, then would crash and self-harm. Lutherwood had people there for me, always helping me. Instead of turning to self-harm, I learned to sit in my anxiety and feel it, to build awareness and resilience. Now, I am more confident and I know what I want in life. I miss the incredible staff there."