Some Statistics on Lutherwood.

Lutherwood

• Offers children’s mental health, employment, housing and family counselling services
• Serves more than 18,500 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County
• Began in 1970 as a centennial project sponsored by the Lutheran Church – Canada
• Lutherwood employs 380 full and part time employees
• $25 million operating budget

Mental Health Services

• More than 6,000 clients served annually
• More than 750 children and youth received assessment or treatment services
• 94% customer service rating based on parent reports
• Operates 3 residential programs, a school and a centre of excellence for youth
• Most common mental health issues treated include ADHD, anxiety, conduct disorder, depression, oppositional defiant disorder, attachment disorder and bipolar disorder.
• accredited by the Children's Mental Health Association

Employment Services

• 4,300 individuals served
• 3,000 clients found employment

Housing Services

• 891 individuals and families were provided with direct assistance in addressing housing needs
• 277 rent back loans were provided to individuals and families facing financial difficulties
• 231 individuals and families were able to find sustainable housing

Family Counselling Services

• Provides counselling to individuals, couples and families to help them make positive life changes to better manage the fast pace and stress of today’s world
• An accredited training centre for pastoral counselling education
• 1,300 individuals served at the centre, in schools and other community settings

Betty Thompson Youth Centre

• Started in 1996, by a group of community agencies acting on their vision of providing a safe, temporary shelter for youth living on the street
• Named after the late Betty Thompson, a community advocate dedicated to service and children
• In 2001, the centre faced financial challenges so Lutherwood was invited to find a way to operate the centre on a sustainable financial footing
• More than 200 youth served annually
• Safe Haven Shelter
  • 12-15 year old youth at risk of living on the street
  • up to 10 youth
  • Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
  • Goal: to address the needs of youth and help them return home (if appropriate) or find another safe living arrangement.

Luther Village on the Park

• An example of social enterprise, Luther Village on the Park is a retirement community that supports the work of Lutherwood in the community
• Supports 500 seniors