Serving more than 17,000 people
in our community each year.

Lutherwood is a progressive, not-for-profit health and social service organization that strengthens people’s lives by providing mental health, employment, and housing services in Waterloo Region and Wellington County to more than 17,000 people annually regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual identity.

Our Services

Mental Health Services
Help for children, youth and families
Employment Services
Connect with training, funding and jobs
Housing Services
Find safe, permanent housing

Latest Announcements

Aug 3, 2022

Welcome to Lutherwood's New Website!

Lutherwood has worked closely with Studio Locale, a local marketing and development agency, to create a clean and bright updated website full of new features!

Apr 12, 2022

26,000 Steps Will Make a Big Difference

The demand for mental health services has surged as a result of the pandemic, and Lutherwood is counting on its annual Steps for Kids fundraising walk to raise funds that will support children and youth with their mental health issues.

Dec 9, 2021

Lutherwood Employment Launches Refer a Friend Program

We are encouraging current and past clients of Lutherwood’s Employment Services to refer a friend, family member, or even a neighbour to access our free services for job seekers.

Aug 24, 2021

FASD Support Groups Offer a Safe Space

The Waterloo Region FASD Action Group is pleased to announce that the Parent/Caregiver FASD Support Group and the Virtual Support Group for Adolescents with FASD will both resume this fall with funding from Health Nexus and the support of Lutherwood.

Aug 16, 2021

Read our 2021 Community Report: Pandemic Perseverance

Our Community Report for 2021 is filled with stories about people who overcame great obstacles and who built a better life. They never gave up just as we will never give up on our mission.

Apr 7, 2021

Walk Supports Kids Struggling During Pandemic

The demand for mental health services is increasing due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Lutherwood is counting on its annual Steps for Kids fundraising walk to help support children and youth with mental health issues.

Steps For Kids 2022 Participants
Steps for Kids Raises over $105K!
Between May 1-7, the community stepped up to recognize children’s mental health week and participate in Lutherwood’s annual Steps for Kids fundraiser. Thanks to the support from participants, donors and staff, more than $105,000 was raised! This helps fuel our programming and ensure more kids can access mental health care when they need it most.
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Lutherwood Launches New Virtual Resource Centre
Want to access employment tips and resources anywhere, anytime? Registered clients can now access our library of resume, cover letters, interview tips and more in our brand new virtual resource centre! Speak to an Employment Advisor to get started.
Visit our Virtual Resource Centre
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YESS You can!
YESS is a unique program that supports youth 15-30 years old that face high barriers who are looking for employment. Youth work alongside an Employment and Mental Wellness Advisor and an Employment Specialist in a custom approach to addressing their individual needs to help them be successful. YESS also provides tools, resources, and learning strategies that youth can take with them far after the program ends to keep them moving forward to success!
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Every year Lutherwood helps to strengthen the lives of more than 17,000 people in our community and give them hope for their futures. You can explore how people in our community have had success at Lutherwood on our new website by clicking the link in our bio or story! . . . #mentalhealth #education #socialwork #communityservice #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #motivation #health #wellness #mindfulness #healing #psychology #wellbeing #recover #employment #jobs #housing #renting #job #jobsearch #career #work #careers #lutherwood #kitchener #waterloo #cambridge #guelph #waterlooregion
Today is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. On this day, people are encouraged to spread the message of protection and promotion of the rights of Indigenous peoples around the world. This year’s theme is the role of indigenous women in the preservation and transmission of traditional knowledge. The University of Waterloo @uofwaterloo has shared a conversation with local historian and anthropologist Talena Atfield, on the role of Indigenous women in preserving and transmitting traditional knowledge. You can read more here: http://ow.ly/PS7M50Kg8kr #inspiringindigenouswomen
Check out our new website! We launched an updated website full of new features and improved navigation menus of our Children’s Mental Health programs, Employment Services, Housing Services and more. Visit www.lutherwood.ca and let us know what you think of the new website in the comments below! ⬇️😃 . . . #lutherwood #kitchener #waterloo #cambridge #guelph #waterlooregion #mentalhealth #healthandwellness #mentalhealthservices #employmentservices #housingservices #localhelp #mentalhealthsupport #housingsupport #employmentsupport #kitchenerjobs #childrensmentalhealth #kidsmentalhealth #careerhelp #jobsearch #housing
We would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Lutherwood volunteer Bill Brubacher, recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship award. The Paul Harris Fellowship award is given to those demonstrating outstanding commitment to both the Rotary Club and the broader community. This year Bill is also marking 5 years of volunteering with Lutherwood. We are thrilled to see Bill recognized for his volunteer work with us and echo our gratitude for his continued dedication. Congratulations and thank you Bill!
If you are new to #Canada and are looking for a job, use your mother tongue to your advantage! Check out our latest Employment Blog for more on this strategy that could help you get a job working in an office environment without Canadian experience. Link is in our bio! . . . #jobadvice #careeradvice #careerhelp #career #lutherwood #employmentservices #employmenthelp #employment
A gift made by you, every month will have a lasting and lifelong effect on a child in crisis. Monthly giving is completely customizable and offers you the opportunity not only to plan your gifts, but to also feel good every month knowing you are making a difference. To learn more please visit our @Canadahelps page at the link in our bio. ⬆️ . . . #lutherwood #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #childrensmentalhealth #kitchener #waterloo #guelph #cambridge #waterlooregion #communityservices
Red flags to look out for when looking for a rental unit. 🚩 Check out our blog post on how to spot more signs of a potential rental scam with the link in our bio! . . . #renting #housing #lutherwood #kitchener #waterloo #cambridge #guelph #waterlooregion #housingmarket #rent #rentingtips #rentalscams #rentingscams #rentingscam
533 families have avoided homelessness in the past year thanks to Lutherwood's Families In Transition (FIT) Team - an accomplishment that has been recognized nationwide. Despite the rising housing crisis and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the FIT Team have kept family homelessness numbers in Waterloo Region at an all-time low for two consecutive years, after officially housing the last family who had been in shelter for over 6 months in 2020. The small but mighty team of just four staff are dedicated to keeping at-risk families out of the shelter system by problem solving with the family, finding solutions to keep them housed, and doing their part to keep families from homelessness. We are incredibly proud of the significant impact our FIT team has had on family homelessness in Waterloo Region. Thank you for all your hard work FIT Team! #lutherwood #communityservice #kitchener #waterloo
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