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Second Career Now Permanently Funded


The Ontario Government has announced that Ontario's Second Career program is now a permanent program and will continue to help laid-off workers train for new careers in high-demand fields.

As of June 8, Employment Ontario made changes to application guidelines making more laid-off Ontarians eligible for Second Career. Our employment services staff are well versed in the Second Career program and its application process, and are ready to see if Second Career is a good fit for your needs. For more information go to Second Career.

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Kindness grows when it is shared. 🌸 Staff at our Children's Mental Health Centre wore pink to #sprinklekindness and stand up against bullying! Pink shirt day is an important day for many of our youth, both at our Children's Mental Health Centre and Safe Haven Youth Services. By planting seeds of kindness, we can create a brighter future for children and youth in our communities, free from bullying —not just on Pink Shirt Day, but every day! 💕 #PinkShirtDay #StopBullying #BullyingAwareness #BullyingPrevention #ChildrensMentalHealth #ChildrenAndYouthMentalHealth
Here's why wearing pink matters for youth at Safe Haven. 🩷 Every year on the last Wednesday of February, communities across Canada and around the world wear pink to take a stand against bullying. At Safe Haven Youth Services, this day is especially important. Many of the young people who come through our doors have experienced bullying. Pink Shirt Day reminds us that kindness is powerful. When we speak up, support each other, and choose to be kind, we help create a safer world for young people. 💗 Swipe through to learn how Safe Haven supports youth in our community. 💗 Share this post to help raise awareness of antibullying 💡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. #PinkShirtDay #StopBullying #SafeHavenYouthServices #YouthSupport #ChildrensMentalHealth
This Tuesday marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. To those of you celebrating, we wish you and your loved ones a blessed and generous Ramadan. Ramadan Kareem!
What an inspiring way to close out the month. 💜💛 This week we had a special Recognition Ceremony for students finishing Semester 1 of 2025–2026! We’re so proud of the incredible youth at our Children’s Mental Health Centre who have shown strength, growth and resilience throughout the year. Congratulations to each and every one of you and here’s to all the amazing things still ahead! ✨ #StarlingCommunityServices #StarlingMentalHealthServices #WaterlooRegion #KidsMentalHealth
Looking for children and youth mental health support in Waterloo Region? Front Door is your starting point. 💙 If you are a young person up until the age of 18, or a parent/caregiver of a child under 18 support is here for you. Call your Front Door to Child and Youth Mental Health at 519-749-2932 or visit www.frontdoormentalhealth.com to learn about the resources and services available to you. 👉 Share this post to help spread the word on #BellLetsTalkDay and remember, it's okay to ask for help. #ItsOkayToAskForHelp #FrontDoortoMentalHealth #ChildAndYouthMentalHealth #WaterlooRegionMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters
Our next online housing search support session is on Thursday, January 22, at 2pm. By joining in on our Search Support Sessions, participants will become more familiar with tools and successful strategies for obtaining market rent housing in the Waterloo Region. Register online using the link in our bio. #HousingSearchSupport #HousingServices
Feeling the winter blues? You're not alone! Here's a few self-care tips for winter wellnes! The third Monday of January has become known as "Blue Monday" and is deemed the most depressing day of the year. While there is limited scientific evidence to support the Blue Monday theory, many of us may be feeling the effects of the winter's lack of sunshine, the cooler temperatures, or Seasonal Effective Disorder (SAD) on our mental health and wellness. Try one or two of these and see how you feel after! Just a little bit of self-care can go a long way, especially during the winter months. Check out our blog to learn more about SAD on our Children's Mental Health blog: "Coping with SAD Season – What it is and How to Manage it" #WinterWellness #MindfulMondays #MentalHealthAndWellness #BlueMonday
📣 Weather Update: Office Closure Due to inclement weather, all of our offices and programs will be closed today, with the exception of our 24/7 services at Safe Haven Youth Services. To book an appointment with us, please reach out to us online at www.starlingcs.ca/contact-us Stay safe and warm! ❄️💙
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