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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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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
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
It's #NationalVolunteerWeek and we are so grateful to our many volunteers who support Steps for Kids!👟💛 Your time, energy, and compassion help bring this walk to life and strengthen the mental health supports kids rely on most. Thank you for showing up with heart and for helping create a community rooted in care, connection, and hope. We can’t wait to walk together at Steps for Kids on Sunday, May 3. #StepsForKids2026 #LittleStepsBigImpact #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #KidsMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #WaterlooRegion
Take a glimpse into a day in the life of one of our CYCs at Starling Community Services! 💛 This is where meaningful connections begin. Child & Youth Counsellors build trusting relationships that help kids and youth feel safe to open up, express their emotions in healthy ways, and work toward their treatment goals. Steps for Kids is on Sunday, May 3, and your support helps make this care possible for children and youth in our community. This Children’s Mental Health Week, walk with us and help support brighter futures for kids! 👉 Sign up or donate today at: starlingstepsforkids.ca #StepsForKids2026 #LittleStepsBigImpact #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #KidsMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #WaterlooRegion
✨Steps for Kids Sponsor Spotlight: Thank you to our Silver Steps for Kids Sponsors! @precision_pools @pwc_canada @serenialife #BizLink Your generosity helps to show families they are not alone by connecting them with counselling, crisis intervention, and community mental health resources. Do you want to be part of something meaningful this Children's Mental Health Week? 👉 Register for Steps for Kids at www.starlingstepsforkids.ca 💛 Help us raise funds and spread awareness for kids' mental health 👟Walk with the community on May 3rd! #StepsForKids2026 #LittleStepsBigImpact #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #KidsMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #WaterlooRegion
Two weeks to go until we walk for kids' mental health! 💛👟Here's how your fundraising efforts make a BIG impact. As we head into these final weeks, every step and every dollar truly matters for kids who need support, right here in #WaterlooRegion Join us on Sunday, May 3rd to walk for kids’ mental health and be part of something truly meaningful! Sign up, donate and spread the word! Visit www.starlingstepsforkids.ca today. 💜 #StepsForKids2026 #LittleStepsBigImpact #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #KidsMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #WaterlooRegion
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