Starling Children's Mental Health

17/02/2026

Wishing a Happy Lunar New Year to all those celebrating!

Happy Lunar New Year 🧧

Wishing a joyful Year of the Horse to everyone celebrating in KW and around the world. May this year bring strength, progress, and new opportunities for you and your loved ones. 🐎✨

17/02/2026

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!

03/02/2026

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.

30/01/2026

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! ✨

21/01/2026

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 and remember, it's okay to ask for help.

19/01/2026

Feeling the winter blues? You're not alone! Here's a few self-care tips for winter wellnes!

The third Monday of January has become known as "Blue Monday" and is deemed the most depressing day of the year.

While there is limited scientific evidence to support the Blue Monday theory, many of us may be feeling the effects of the winter's lack of sunshine, the cooler temperatures, or Seasonal Effective Disorder (SAD) on our mental health and wellness.

Try one or two of these and see how you feel after! Just a little bit of self-care can go a long way, especially during the winter months.

Check out our blog to learn more about SAD on our Children's Mental Health blog: "Coping with SAD Season – What it is and How to Manage it"

19/01/2026

Everyone can have difficult days. During these times, it can help to pause and show yourself some self-compassion. Here are some things you can say to yourself when you're going through a challenging day.

If you would like to talk to someone about how you're feeling, you can connect with Kids Help Phone 24/7.

Call 1-800-668-6868
Youth can text 686868
Adults can text 741741
Message online at KidsHelpPhone.ca

19/01/2026

15/01/2026

📣 Weather Update: Office Closure

Due to the inclement weather, all of our offices and programs will be closed today, with the exception of our 24/7 services at Safe Haven Youth Services.

To book an appointment with us, please reach out to us online at 👉 www.starlingcs.ca/contact-us

Stay safe and warm! ❄️💙

09/01/2026

It can feel overwhelming and worrisome when your child avoids school, refuses to go, or expresses anxiety about attending. For concerned parents and caregivers, members of our Children’s Mental Health Centre’s Day Treatment Junior team share how to spot common examples and what you can do to help.

📖 Read more here: https://ow.ly/WRHP50XU8if

💡If your child is under 18 and you feel you require additional help, contact Front Door to Child and Youth Mental Health.

It can feel overwhelming and worrisome when your child avoids school, refuses to go, or expresses anxiety about attending. It is important to take the time to listen and understand from their perspective what may be causing their avoidance or anxiety. Here are some common examples to consider and po...

08/01/2026

We’re so grateful for the incredible generosity of our community through the Holiday Hope Drive and the TW Properties Food Drive! 🎁💜 Together, you’ve made the holidays brighter for families in our community kids and youth at Starling, and that’s the true spirit of the season. ✨