"We have learned from the people of our community that it is time for a new name for our organization. It is a highlight of my career to be part of this important change process. Our new name, Mosaic Counselling and Family Services, is rich in imagery and tradition. It truly conveys that we represent the whole community and that all persons are welcome at Mosaic. Stronger than ever is our 57 year commitment to social justice, equality, hope, and safety for all persons. We look forward to building on our strong reputation and heritage in providing top-notch, relevant, caring, compassionate, and professional counselling and family services."

The event, which took place at 4 p.m. October 6, was themed – an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social – and was attended by clients, staff, board members and members of the neighbourhood community. At a breakfast event held earlier today, members of Catholic Family Counselling Centre voted to accept the name change that had been unanimously approved earlier by the Board of Directors. The Centre’s staff – many of whom had participated in focus groups and brainstorming sessions leading up to the name change – learned of the new name at a celebratory lunch held today.

Mosaic Counselling and Family Services provides a multitude of services to strengthen individuals, families and neighbourhoods within the Region of Waterloo. Services include counselling for children, youth, adults and seniors for a full range of personal, social, and emotional matters; credit counselling; immigrant outreach services, prevention, support and educational community development programs for vulnerable families; Families & Schools Together; Pathways to Education and Employee Assistance and Workplace Programs. Mosaic is also the home of the Family Violence Project of Waterloo Region.