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October, 2015 - Lutherwood and seven local agencies that deliver children’s mental health services have begun transforming a system to ensure that children, youth and their families will know what children’s mental health services are available, have confidence in those services and get the support they need and deserve.

We are posting updates on our website so you can stay up to speed on this exciting and transformational initiative.

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Tonight marks the beginning of Hanukkah. To everyone celebrating, we wish you and your loved ones warmth, light and many cherished moments this Hanukkah season.

🎁 Yesterday, the Waterloo Regional Police Service dropped off gifts for our Holiday Hope Drive, helping kids at Starling Children's Mental Health Centre and Safe Haven Youth Services. Your generosity is restoring hope and bringing joy to the children, youth, and families in our care and we’re grateful for your partnership and compassion! 💙

@officialwrps #HolidayHopeDrive #GiveHope #StarlingCommunityServices

Our next online housing search support session is on Thursday, December 18, 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

This holiday season, you can be the reason a child finds hope. ✨❄️

For families raising children struggling with mental health, the holidays can feel overwhelming. At Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood), we see those challenges every day... but we also see what’s possible when healing begins.

🌸 Emma was just seven when severe anxiety silenced her voice. Her parents felt lost—until they found Starling. With therapy and family support funded by donors like you, Emma began to heal. Today, her laughter, once muted by fear, fills her home like music.

💜 Your gift could be the turning point for a child like Emma. Every donation helps a child reclaim their childhood and a family rediscover hope.

🎁 Donate now and help children and families heal - not just for the holidays, but all year long:

Visit www.starlingcs.ca/help-children-and-families-heal

#HelpFamiliesHeal #MentalHealthMatters #StarlingCommunityServices #GiveHope

This holiday season, you can be the reason a child finds hope. ✨❄️

For families raising children struggling with mental health, the holidays can feel overwhelming. At Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood), we see those challenges every day... but we also see what’s possible when healing begins.

🌸 Emma was just seven when severe anxiety silenced her voice. Her parents felt lost—until they found Starling. With therapy and family support funded by donors like you, Emma began to heal. Today, her laughter, once muted by fear, fills her home like music.

💜 Your gift could be the turning point for a child like Emma. Every donation helps a child reclaim their childhood and a family rediscover hope.

🎁 Donate now and help children and families heal - not just for the holidays, but all year long:

Visit www.starlingcs.ca/help-children-and-families-heal

#HelpFamiliesHeal #MentalHealthMatters #StarlingCommunityServices #GiveHope

This holiday season, you can be the reason a child finds hope. ✨❄️

For families raising children struggling with mental health, the holidays can feel overwhelming. At Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood), we see those challenges every day... but we also see what’s possible when healing begins.

🌸 Emma was just seven when severe anxiety silenced her voice. Her parents felt lost—until they found Starling. With therapy and family support funded by donors like you, Emma began to heal. Today, her laughter, once muted by fear, fills her home like music.

💜 Your gift could be the turning point for a child like Emma. Every donation helps a child reclaim their childhood and a family rediscover hope.

🎁 Donate now and help children and families heal - not just for the holidays, but all year long:

Visit www.starlingcs.ca/help-children-and-families-heal

#HelpFamiliesHeal #MentalHealthMatters #StarlingCommunityServices #GiveHope

The holiday season can feel overwhelming, but gratitude can help you slow down and find calm. This month we're sharing tips on how to practice gratitude during the holiday season.

Start a Gratitude Journal today and list:

✅ 1 thing you're grateful for
✅ 1 thing you're excited about
✅ 1 person who makes life brighter

It’s okay to stop and think before writing, don’t rush yourself.

And remember to be gentle with yourself. There is no wrong way to journal, and some days, finding gratitude feels easier than others.

💬 What’s one thing you’re grateful for today? Share in the comments!

For more ideas on what to include in a gratitude journal, check out our Children's Mental Health blog "Practicing Gratitude this Holiday Season."

Link in bio!

#MindfulMonday #GratitudePractice #MentalWellness

At Starling Children’s Mental Health Services, we know the holidays can be hard for families facing mental health challenges. But we also know something else: hope.

Your support helps families feel whole again. When a child begins to heal, the entire family breathes easier.

Parents rediscover hope. Siblings feel seen. Home becomes a place of connection, not crisis. That’s the power of your gift.

Give hope this season www.starlingcs.ca/support/donate

#ChildrensMentalHealth #WaterlooRegion

When Starling Employment Services connected with Caesar and Tanya at Kelsey’s Original Roadhouse, their response to hiring one of our job seekers was immediate and enthusiastic.

For them, hiring isn’t just about filling a position—it’s about strengthening community ties.

“We can help the community, and Starling helps us hire great people,” Tanya shared.

Their newest team member, hired through Starling, has become an integral part of the team. As a dishwasher, his responsibilities include health and safety monitoring, chemical handling, waste management, and supporting the kitchen team—all with a positive attitude.

“He’s a great person,” Tanya said. “He communicates his needs clearly and shows up every day happy to be here.”

📖 Read more in our Employer Spotlight Series!

Follow Starling Community Services on Instagram

"As a newcomer, I encourage other newcomers not to be scared by job searching and to ask Lutherwood for help. There is no reason you cannot get a job if you work hard, are confident, and show your talents."
— Mauricio, Former Employment Services Client