Holding Space for Grief, Healing, and Hope

The Lauri Bauer Grief Center offers compassionate support, resources, and community for those navigating loss, at every stage of the journey.

At Lauri Bauer Grief Centers, our mission is to create a safe, compassionate space where individuals and families can find solace, support, and healing in the face of grief. We empower our community through accessible programs, individual and group counseling, and educational resources that foster resilience and hope.

We believe that everyone should have access to quality, personalized mental healthcare. We are deeply committed to providing the best trauma and grief mental healthcare for all children and adults in the Chicagoland area, regardless of background, circumstances, or ability to pay.

Who We Serve

We support children (ages 5+), teens, adults, and families navigating grief due to death, abandonment, incarceration, deportation, deployment, or other life-altering losses.

Services are open to anyone in the Chicagoland area, and no one is turned away due to financial hardship.

Our programs are tailored to meet the unique emotional, developmental, and cultural needs of each individual, with specialized support for:

  • Children and adolescents

  • Parents and caregivers

  • Schools and community organizations

  • Individuals experiencing traumatic or complicated grief

Any donation received through this website will be used directly for our mission to help people receive affordable mental health care and grief services. 

Donate

We believe cost should never be a barrier to receiving care. We currently accept:

Our Story & Partnership

Founded in 2024, the Lauri Bauer Grief Centers is a 501 (c3) non-profit, created in memory of Lauri Bauer, with a vision to ensure no one grieves alone. We believe healing happens in community, and that belief drives everything we do. We believe that no one who needs support should suffer alone, no matter their ability to pay.

We are proud to partner with Willow House, an established grief support organization, to expand our collective reach and impact. Together, we offer compassionate, evidence-informed care to more families across the region through shared clinical expertise, joint programming, and community outreach.

The Lauri Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss was created in memory of Lauri Bauer, to make sure that no one has to suffer alone. The Lauri Bauer Grief Centers are proud to be supported by the continuing legacy of Lauri Bauer with the Foundation. Together they continue to strive towards the goal that no families or children have to suffer alone.

  • "Witnessing my client’s journey from resilience to empowerment is the greatest reward of this work."

    —Clinician

  • "I didn't realize how much I needed this until I showed up at my first session"

    —Client

  • "Being seen and honored in my grief was a turning point. The support I received helped me heal from a loss I’d carried for years and taught me how to breathe again."

    —Client

Contact Us

Interested in finding out more about Lauri Bauer Grief Centers please reach out and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

We are here to help! If you or someone you know is in need of grief services please reach out to us.

Our phone number is: 224-481-3008

or by email: info@lbgriefcenters.org

If this is a medical emergency, please call 911.