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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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The 2026 Youth Impact Survey is NOW LIVE! 📣 Open to any and all youth ages 9-18! The survey takes about 20-30 mins to complete. It is totally anonymous and confidential. For filling out the survey, you can get volunteer hours and the chance to win 1 of almost 50 prizes! Go to youthimpactsurvey.ca or check the 🔗link in our bio This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through a University of Waterloo Research Ethics Board.
Today is National Child and Youth Mental Health Day! 💛👟 We’re so proud of the way our community came together for Steps for Kids to support children and youth across Waterloo Region! From the energy at the start line to the smiles along the way, it was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we show up and STEP up for kids' mental health services in our community! 📸 Here are just a few moments from the walk! You can find your group photo in our Steps for Kids 2026 Facebook Album! #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #NationalChildAndYouthMentalHealthDay #KidsMentalHealth #StepsForKids2026
Here are some highlights from our walk for kids' mental health!! 👟💛 We are so grateful for everyone who kicked off Children's Mental Health Week with us at our Steps for Kids walk on Sunday!🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️Your efforts continue to make a BIG impact for kids in our community! Don't forget, you can still donate throughout Children's Mental Health week at www.starlingstepsforkids.ca! 📸Find your group photo in our Steps for Kids 2026 Facebook Album! #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #NationalChildAndYouthMentalHealthDay #KidsMentalHealth #StepsForKids2026
Here's a glimpse into a day in the life of a CYC-I at Starling's Safe Haven Youth Services! 💜 Safe Haven provides a safe place to stay and a caring environment for youth to develop essential life skills and build community connections to prevent youth homelessness. By supporting Steps for Kids, you are offering safety, belonging and supporting hopeful futures for kids in Waterloo Region. ✨ Steps for kids is only 2 SLEEPS AWAY! This Children's Mental Health Week, let's make a BIG impact for kids' mental heath! 👉 Sign up or donate today at: starlingstepsforkids.ca #StepsForKids2026 #LittleStepsBigImpact #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #KidsMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #WaterlooRegion
Only 4 sleeps left until #StepsForKids! Here's a word from our presenting sponsor, RBC 💙👟 RBC has been a longstanding supporter of children and youth mental health through Starling's Steps for Kids. As active members of #WaterlooRegion and Guelph, RBC believes that supporting young people's well-being is key to building stronger, healthier communities. Thank you, RBC, for your dedication and commitment to supporting kids' mental health. We can't wait to step up for kids together on Sunday May 3! Donate and sign up today at www.starlingstepsforkids.ca! #StepsForKids2026 #LittleStepsBigImpact #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #KidsMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #WaterlooRegion @rbc
Thank you to our Exclusive Radio Sponsors, CHYM 96.7, Country 106.7 & CityNews Kitchener! With their support, they're helping to spread the word about Steps for Kids and spark important conversations about kids' mental health, right here in Waterloo Region. You can help too! 👉 Register at www.starlingstepsforkids.ca 💛 Raise funds and awareness for kids' mental health 👟Walk with the community on May 3rd! #StepsForKids2026 #LittleStepsBigImpact #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #KidsMentalHealth
Thanks to the amazing support of our community, we're at 85% of our fundraising goal! 🎉 Here's how you’re making a BIG impact at Safe Haven Youth Services! We’re truly inspired by your fundraising efforts, and if everyone registered for Steps for Kids raises just $44 in the next week, we will reach our goal!! By supporting Steps for Kids, you will help youth in Waterloo Region develop crucial life skills, continue their education, and experience belonging at Safe Haven. 💜 🏃‍♂️ ONLY 6 SLEEPS LEFT 📢Help us spread the word, donate and sign up today at www.starlingstepsforkids.ca! Let's show kids in #WaterlooRegion that their mental health MATTERS! #StepsForKids2026 #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #MentalHealthMatters #StarlingCommunityServices #CommunitySupport
ONLY 7 SLEEPS AWAY until we walk for kids' mental health!🎉 It's almost time to grab your shoes, rally your people, and join Starling's Steps for Kids! This is the moment our community comes together to walk and make a meaningful difference for kids’ mental health across Waterloo Region. If you’ve been thinking about joining or donating… now is the time! 👉 Donate or sign up today at: starlingstepsforkids.ca 👟Walk with us on Sunday, May 3, 2026 💛 Share this post to spread the word about kids' mental health! Little steps. BIG impact. Let’s go! 🎉💛 #StepsForKids2026 #LittleStepsBigImpact #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #KidsMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #WaterlooRegion
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