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2025 Community Report: Moving Forward With Confidence


Community report 2025 announcement

In a time of constant change, Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood) continues to move forward with confidence, guided by our mission, strengthened by our staff, supported by our community partners, and inspired by those we support.

Our 2025 Community Report: Moving Forward with Confidence showcases how we’ve embraced innovation, launched new programs, and deepened collaboration to meet the evolving community needs in mental health, employment, and housing.

Inside, you’ll find powerful stories of resilience and transformation, from Dan’s journey out of homelessness to Omaya’s pursuit of a better life for her children, Hailey’s path through mental health challenges, and Vinny’s creative advocacy for youth.

We invite you to explore the report and celebrate the confidence that fuels change, for individuals, families, and our entire community.

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Steps for Kids is back on May 3rd! 👟💛 This year, your little steps will make a big impact for kids’ mental health across Waterloo Region. Lace up your shoes, gather your friends and family, and get ready — registration is OPEN! 📢 Help us spread the word, visit www.starlingstepsforkids.ca to sign up! Let’s make every step count for kids' mental health! #StepsForKids #LittleStepsBigImpact #KidsMentalHealth #StarlingCommunityServices #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
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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
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!
This year marks 30 years of Black History Month in Canada, with the theme “Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.” This theme reflects the enduring impact of Black Canadians both past, present, and future, and recognizes the resilience, creativity, and leadership that continue to strengthen our communities. 💛 Throughout February, we’ll be sharing local organizations to support and community events where we can come together in celebration, reflection, and continued learning. #BlackHistoryMonth
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
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"I didn't know anything about the children's mental health system when my daughter first needed help. Since then, Lutherwood has given us so much. Being part of the Committee is a way I can give back and make the system even better."