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Raising FASD Awareness on Sept 9, 2015


On September 9th (FASD Awareness Day), award winning author Linda Rosenbaum, who wrote, “Not Exactly As Planned” will be in Waterloo Region to talk about her experience adopting son, Michael, and her struggle to get a diagnosis and find appropriate services. Linda highlights the need to do things differently with respect to FASD in Ontario including prevention, diagnosis, intervention and support.

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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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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
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