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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 is the impact of stepping up for kids in Waterloo Region. 💛 Every Steps for Kids dollar our community raises goes to support programs at Starling’s Children’s Mental Health Centre and Safe Haven Youth Services, creating real paths to safety, stability, and healing. ⏰ May 3 is almost here! Help us take little steps to have a big impact on kids' mental health! 👉 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! #StepsForKids2026 #LittleStepsBigImpact #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #KidsMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #WaterlooRegion
✨Steps for Kids Sponsor Spotlight: Thank you to our Platinum Steps for Kids Sponsors! Your generosity brings hope to children and youth in Waterloo Region facing mental health challenges, and helps provide exceptional care through specialized treatment programs and compassionate support. @heffner.ca @steedandevans @we.are.cowan #GeneralRefrigeration You can be part of the impact too! 👉 Register today or create a team 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
Kids' Mental Health Matters! 💛 For more than 55 years, Lutherwood, now Starling Community Services, has supported children and youth mental health in our community. That commitment continues through Steps for Kids, our annual walk raising funds and awareness for kids’ mental health! Every dollar raised supports Starling's mental health programs and Safe Haven Youth Services, helping young people get the care they deserve. Steps for Kids is more than just a walk. It's a chance to make a real difference for children, youth and families in our community. 👟Walk with us on Sunday May 3, 2026! 👉 Sign up or donate today at www.starlingstepsforkids.ca 💛 Help us spread the word about kids' mental health! #StepsForKids2026 #LittleStepsBigImpact #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #KidsMentalHealth
Saffi’s journey is proof that support makes all the difference. After arriving in Canada and struggling to break into his field, Saffi connected with Starling Employment Services. With guidance from his Employment Advisor and mentorship from an industry professional, he gained clarity, confidence, and Canadian experience. Today, he’s the founder of a growing engineering company. 💬 Read Saffi’s full story on our website! Link in bio. #EmploymentServices #EmployeeSuccess #StarlingEmploymentServices
This Children’s Mental Health Week, you can make a difference for kids in our community. Join us on Sunday, May 3rd to walk for kids’ mental health in Waterloo Region. 👟💛 When you participate in Steps for Kids, every step and every dollar goes directly toward life‑changing programs like our Children’s Mental Health Centre and Safe Haven Youth Services. Sign up or donate today at starlingstepsforkids.ca and help build a community where every young person can thrive. #StepsForKids2026 #LittleStepsBigImpact #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #KidsMentalHealth
Thank you Home Depot Kitchener Sunrise Centre for supporting Starling Safe Haven Youth Services through the @homedepotcanada Orange Door Project! With your incredible generosity, we’re able to continue providing safe spaces for young people to heal, grow, and thrive at Safe Haven. 🧡 #OrangeDoorProject #ThankYouHomeDepot #YouthSupport #StarlingSafeHaven
Building your coping toolbox? Save this post so you can come back whenever anxiety feels heavy. Anxiety is something many teens experience. From fast houghts, a tight chest, to feeling worried all the time. The good news is that there are simple tools that can help you feel calmer and more in control. Swipe through for a “coping toolbox," a set of strategies you can reach for when anxiety feels overwhelming, whether it’s kept in a real box, a bag, your phone, or even your mind. 💛 💡If you are a young person up until the age of 18, or a parent/caregiver of a child under 18 who requires additional help, contact Front Door to Child and Youth Mental Health at 519-749-2932 or visit www.frontdoormentalhealth.com. #StarlingMentalHealthServices #CopingToolbox #MentalHealthMatters #Anxiety #WaterlooRegion
Starling’s (formerly Lutherwood) Steps for Kids 2026 registration is officially OPEN! 👟💛 On Sunday, May 3rd, lace up your shoes and walk to support kids’ mental health in Waterloo Region! 📍 Join us in person at our Children’s Mental Health Centre at 285 Benjamin Rd. Waterloo, ON. Your participation in Steps for Kids ensures that children and youth have immediate access to the crucial mental health services they need, paving the way for brighter and healthier futures. Join us, have fun, and help build a community where every young person can thrive! 👉 Sign up today at www.starlingstepsforkids.ca and help us spread the word! #StepsForKids2026 #LittleStepsBigImpact #ChildrensMentalHealth #KidsMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness
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