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Kids' Mental Health Matters! 💛 For more than 55 years, Lutherwood, now Starling Community Services, has supported children and youth mental health in our community. That commitment continues through Steps for Kids, our annual walk raising funds and awareness for kids’ mental health! Every dollar raised supports Starling's mental health programs and Safe Haven Youth Services, helping young people get the care they deserve. Steps for Kids is more than just a walk. It's a chance to make a real difference for children, youth and families in our community. 👟Walk with us on Sunday May 3, 2026! 👉 Sign up or donate today at www.starlingstepsforkids.ca 💛 Help us spread the word about kids' mental health! #StepsForKids2026 #LittleStepsBigImpact #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #KidsMentalHealth
✨Steps for Kids Sponsor Spotlight: Thank you Donovan Insurance Brokers Inc. for supporting Steps For Kids 2026! Donovan has been a continued community champion of kids mental health and thanks to their support, they help connect children and youth in Waterloo region to vital mental health services. Thank you for making a difference for children and youth in our community! #StepsForKids2025 #LittleStepsBigImpact #ChildrensMentalHealth #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #KidsMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness
Saffi’s journey is proof that support makes all the difference. After arriving in Canada and struggling to break into his field, Saffi connected with Starling Employment Services. With guidance from his Employment Advisor and mentorship from an industry professional, he gained clarity, confidence, and Canadian experience. Today, he’s the founder of a growing engineering company. 💬 Read Saffi’s full story on our website! Link in bio. #EmploymentServices #EmployeeSuccess #StarlingEmploymentServices
Thank you Home Depot Kitchener Sunrise Centre for supporting Starling Safe Haven Youth Services through the @homedepotcanada Orange Door Project! With your incredible generosity, we’re able to continue providing safe spaces for young people to heal, grow, and thrive at Safe Haven. 🧡 #OrangeDoorProject #ThankYouHomeDepot #YouthSupport #StarlingSafeHaven
Building your coping toolbox? Save this post so you can come back whenever anxiety feels heavy. Anxiety is something many teens experience. From fast houghts, a tight chest, to feeling worried all the time. The good news is that there are simple tools that can help you feel calmer and more in control. Swipe through for a “coping toolbox," a set of strategies you can reach for when anxiety feels overwhelming, whether it’s kept in a real box, a bag, your phone, or even your mind. 💛 💡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. #StarlingMentalHealthServices #CopingToolbox #MentalHealthMatters #Anxiety #WaterlooRegion
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
Today, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible work of the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region (SASC) and how they support youth at Starling’s Safe Haven Youth Services. With the rising number of youth who come to Safe Haven at risk of human trafficking, coordinated care is more important than ever. Together, SASC and Safe Haven create a network of care that ensures youth are protected, supported, and empowered as they rebuild their lives. Swipe through to learn more and read our full Community Partner Spotlight - link in our bio! @SASCWR #SASCWR #SafeHavenYouthServices #YouthAdvocacy #WaterlooRegionCares #StarlingCommunityServices
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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