Today, many children and youth face overwhelming challenges—rising pressures, uncertain futures, and mental health issues—that erode their sense of belonging and strain families. Unfortunately, our healthcare system is stretched thin, leaving families trapped a fragmented system, causing many kids to miss out on critical care that could have set them on a path to success.
But imagine a future where every child in our community has access to the mental health support they need to thrive.
This is the future Starling Community Services is working toward, and it drives our dedicated staff each day to help put children on the path to success as early as possible. Partnering with hospitals and physicians, we provide innovative mental health support for children and families, easing the burden on our healthcare system while ensuring kids can access care when they need it most.
Here's what Starling is doing to make a difference
But we can’t do it alone. We need your help to support the continuation and growth of Starling’s essential mental health programs. Your support will empower kids to simply be kids, to play, learn, and grow into their fullest selves without the weight of mental health challenges holding them back.
Your gift today could be a turning point in a young life.
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Your monthly gift will allow us provide kids with what they need most.
Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood) is a progressive, not-for-profit that annually provides children's mental health, employment, and housing services to more than 18,000 people of diverse identities within Waterloo Region and Wellington County.
