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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 Community Services is proud to participate in Welcoming Week 2024 (September 13 - 22, 2024). By welcoming our new neighbours into our communities, we are welcoming new ideas and new opportunities. #WelcomingWeek2024
Grow through your experiences! 🌱 These uplifting affirmations are just a few of the positive messages children and youth will see at our Children's Mental Health Centre as they start a new school year. What affirmations do you use to kick off your day? Share with us in the comments! For additional back-to-school resources, check out our Children's Mental Health blog—link in our bio. #ChildrensMentalHealth #BackToSchool #MentalHealthMatters
Join Us for Welcoming Week 2024! Starling Employment Services is thrilled to invite the community to our Guelph Open House on Wednesday, September 18th, from 1 PM to 4 PM at our 89 Wyndham Street North location. Come learn how we're strengthening our community through innovative employment programs. Discover the resources and support we offer to help individuals thrive in the workforce. We hope to see you there!
Nervous about starting school? It’s normal to feel a little anxious about going back to school. As a teenager starting the new school year, the important thing is to know the signs of anxiety and a few strategies to help manage it! Find more of these tips on our Children and Youth Mental Health blog - link is in our bio! #StarlingCommunityServices #StarlingMentalHealth #ChildrenAndYouthMentalHealth #WaterlooRegionMentalHealth
Whether they’re organizing the Hockey Helps the Homeless Game Day event or exploring innovative ways to raise funds and awareness, Michele and Rob Way are dedicated to ending homelessness, ensuring that everyone in our community has a safe place to call home and the necessary support to thrive. The annual event allows participants to play alongside NHL alumni and Olympians, all while supporting local charity partners in the emergency shelter network, including Starling's Safe Haven Youth Services (formerly Lutherwood). Last year, the event donated over $300,000 to six shelters in the Waterloo Region and since its inception ten years ago, a total of $2,203,000 has been donated to the cause. For the Way family, this has become a cherished tradition over the past decade, inspiring their sons to carry on the legacy of giving back. Read more of their inspiring work in our 2024 Community Report at: www.starlingcs.ca/community-report/2024 #StarlingCommunityServices #HHTHWR #SafeHavenYouthServices #WaterlooRegion #CommunityReport2024 #CommunityServices @hhthwr @hockeyhelpsca
Classifying your job search by Sector, Industry, or Occupation can set clear goals and guide your efforts! A Sector is a broad category of businesses in the economy, while an Industry is a specific group within that Sector. For example, the Food Services Sector includes everything from Fine Dining to Fast Food. Think about your experience: Are you a nurse in long-term care? Explore other industries in healthcare, like family medicine or hospitals! Or consider different roles within long-term care. Check out our new Employment blog for more on how to frame your job search goals. Link is in our bio! #EmploymentServices #StarlingEmploymentServices #WaterlooRegionJobSeekers #JobSeekersKW
Victoria's story is one that reminds us all of the power of compassion. Viktoriia and her daughter were among the thousands of Ukrainians forced to flee their homeland, leaving everything behind. One day, while strolling through downtown Kitchener, they discovered a door filled with job advertisements. As they paused to look, a friendly woman swung open the door, offering her assistance. Little did Viktoriia know that this encounter would become a turning point in her life. Starling's Employment Services helped Victoria find an HR position - and now Viktoriia guides others, empowering those who have faced hardships like she did. Read more of Viktoriia's inspiring story in our 2024 Community Report at: www.starlingcs.ca/community-report/2024 #StarlingEmploymentServices #WaterlooRegion #StarlingCommunityServices #CommunityReport2024 #CommunityServices
Our Child and Family Foundation team had a wonderful time visiting residents at @luthervillageonthepark to share some delightful ice cream treats and thank donors for their continued support of Starling's children’s mental health programs. ✨💜 #KidsMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #MentalSupport #YouthMentalHealth #StarlingMentalHealth #StarlingCommunityServices
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