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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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WOW what a turnout! 🎉 THANK YOU to everyone who stepped up with us on Sunday to walk for kids’ mental health! We are so grateful for your kindness, energy and support for what was a fantastic morning supporting Starling’s Children’s Mental Health Services and Safe Haven Youth Services. 💛 Stay tuned as we share highlights throughout #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek 📸 Find your photo in our album on our Facebook page @StarlingMentalHealth 👟For everyone walking virtually throughout the week, don’t forget to tag us in your photos! Let’s keep showing kids in our community that their mental health MATTERS! ✨ #stepsforkids2026 #waterlooregion #littlestepsbigimpact #kidsmentalhealth
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
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
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
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