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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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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
Our next online housing search support session is on Thursday, January 22, 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
Feeling the winter blues? You're not alone! Here's a few self-care tips for winter wellnes! The third Monday of January has become known as "Blue Monday" and is deemed the most depressing day of the year. While there is limited scientific evidence to support the Blue Monday theory, many of us may be feeling the effects of the winter's lack of sunshine, the cooler temperatures, or Seasonal Effective Disorder (SAD) on our mental health and wellness. Try one or two of these and see how you feel after! Just a little bit of self-care can go a long way, especially during the winter months. Check out our blog to learn more about SAD on our Children's Mental Health blog: "Coping with SAD Season – What it is and How to Manage it" #WinterWellness #MindfulMondays #MentalHealthAndWellness #BlueMonday
📣 Weather Update: Office Closure Due to inclement weather, all of our offices and programs will be closed today, with the exception of our 24/7 services at Safe Haven Youth Services. To book an appointment with us, please reach out to us online at www.starlingcs.ca/contact-us Stay safe and warm! ❄️💙
We’re so grateful for the incredible generosity of our community through the Holiday Hope Drive and the TW Properties Food Drive! 🎁💜 Together, you’ve made the holidays brighter for families in our community kids and youth at Starling, and that’s the true spirit of the season. ✨ #HolidayHope #StarlingCommunityServices #ThankYou #CommunitySupport
Running a business that services hundreds of buildings across Ontario requires a skilled and reliable team. For Cinnamon, Executive Vice President of River Rock Laundry, the Canada-Ontario Job Grant became a strategic solution to strengthen her workforce and support internal growth. River Rock Laundry provides commercial laundry services to more than 600 buildings in Ontario. With such a wide reach, the company depends on its service technicians to keep equipment running smoothly. One of those technicians is Joseph, who joined the team while still in high school and quickly showed initiative and a desire to grow. With financial support from the Job Grant, Joseph was able to pursue the certification required to safely work on gas and electric dryers. “It’s not just a job anymore, it’s a career,” Cinnamon shared. “He’s found the right fit, and he feels really great about it.” Read more in our Employer Spotlight Series - link in bio! @riverrocklaundry #EmployerSpotlight #WorkforceDevelopment #EmployeeSuccess #StarlingEmploymentServices
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"Since being housed, I have been able to work towards many of my goals, I have addressed my health concerns, and I have been able to strengthen many of my relationships. I am very grateful for Lutherwood's help."