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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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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
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
This is what it looks like when our community comes together to support kids' mental health in #WaterlooRegion! 💛👟 Because of you, we’re just over 60% of our fundraising goal that supports life‑changing programs at Starling, from our Children’s Mental Health Centre to Safe Haven Youth Services. Thank you! 🎉 Let's keep the momentum going! 👟 Join us on Sunday, May 3 to walk for kids' mental health 👉 Register today or create a team at www.starlingstepsforkids.ca 💜 Help us raise funds and spread awareness for kids' mental health Together, we’re showing kids they’re not alone and that truly makes a difference! ✨ #StepsForKids2026 #LittleStepsBigImpact #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #KidsMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #WaterlooRegion
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