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Shop Program Helps Teens


February 28, 2014 is Bell's Lets Talk Day. CTV's Max Wark came to Lutherwood and interviewed two students asking how learning trades helps them in their journey.

Thanks to CTV Kitchener and reporter Max Wark for taking the time to help us break the stigma of mental health and talk to our students. Lutherwood Tech Program Helps Teens

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📣 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! ❄️💙
We’re so grateful for the incredible generosity of our community through the Holiday Hope Drive and the TW Properties Food Drive! 🎁💜 Together, you’ve made the holidays brighter for families in our community kids and youth at Starling, and that’s the true spirit of the season. ✨ #HolidayHope #StarlingCommunityServices #ThankYou #CommunitySupport
Running a business that services hundreds of buildings across Ontario requires a skilled and reliable team. For Cinnamon, Executive Vice President of River Rock Laundry, the Canada-Ontario Job Grant became a strategic solution to strengthen her workforce and support internal growth. River Rock Laundry provides commercial laundry services to more than 600 buildings in Ontario. With such a wide reach, the company depends on its service technicians to keep equipment running smoothly. One of those technicians is Joseph, who joined the team while still in high school and quickly showed initiative and a desire to grow. With financial support from the Job Grant, Joseph was able to pursue the certification required to safely work on gas and electric dryers. “It’s not just a job anymore, it’s a career,” Cinnamon shared. “He’s found the right fit, and he feels really great about it.” Read more in our Employer Spotlight Series - link in bio! @riverrocklaundry #EmployerSpotlight #WorkforceDevelopment #EmployeeSuccess #StarlingEmploymentServices
In a world that never stops scrolling, taking a pause can feel impossible, but it’s worth it. ⏲ Too much screen time can weigh on mental health, especially for kids and teens. Anxiety, stress, and poor sleep often hide behind the screens. 🌱 This year, let’s choose balance. Start small: a tech-free meal or a quiet moment before bed. These little steps can help you feel more present and connected to yourself and those around you. What’s your favorite offline activity? Drop it in the comments! #DigitalWellness #MentalWellness #ChildrensMentalHealth #MindfulMonday
Over the holidays, Maham and the team at Muslim Women's Association Waterloo wanted to give back to their local community. They discovered Starling and felt it was a perfect fit. Together, they collected thoughtful gifts and cozy essentials, wrapping them into beautiful gift baskets and delivered them to our Children's Mental Health Centre. Thank you, Maham and team, for making the holidays brighter for so many! #StarlingHolidayHope #CommunityGiving #WaterlooRegionCommunity #MentalHealthMatters #KidsMentalHealth
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the incredible impact our community has made possible. 💜✨ Because of your generosity, you helped us care for kids and families during their greatest moments of need, support those facing mental health challenges or homelessness, and create opportunities for belonging. 🌟 With your support, Starling Children’s Mental Health Centre and Safe Haven Youth Services operate 24 hours a day all year round. 💜 Thank you for making a difference—together, we’re building brighter futures. 📌Reminder: to receive a 2025 charitable tax receipt, please ensure your donations are made by 11:59 pm EST, December 31, 2025. Donations can be dropped off at any of our locations until 4:00 PM. We can’t wait to continue this journey with you in 2026! 🎉 #EndOfYearGratitude #CommunitySupport #MentalWellness
Thank you, Ergo Advantage, for giving the gift of joy to youth at Safe Haven Youth Services. 🎁💜 Your continued support through the Holiday Hope Drive has an incredible impact on the kids in our care—helping them feel safe, valued, and celebrated this season. ✨ #StarlingHolidayHope #CommunityGiving #WaterlooRegionCommunity #MentalHealthMatters #KidsMentalHealth
Every moment matters. When we reach children early, we can change the trajectory of their lives. Your gift today can be the difference between a future filled with possibility, and one lost to silence. Please don’t wait. Give hope this season www.starlingcs.ca/help-children-and-families-heal #HelpFamiliesHeal #MentalHealthMatters #StarlingCommunityServices #GiveHope
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