About Us

LOVS (Loved Ones Victim Services)

(LOVS)  knows the devastation that loss brings. Since 1985, we have stood with families and individuals shattered by homicide, violent acts, sudden and unexpected losses, and various forms of trauma, offering the support, counseling, and resources needed to face the unimaginable.

Grief is isolating. Trauma is paralyzing. But you do not have to go through this alone. LOVS exists to help you find strength in the midst of sorrow, to guide you through the pain, and to stand beside you as you navigate the reality of your loss and/or impact to your life.

If you are grieving, if you feel lost, if the weight of loss or trauma is too much to carry—LOVS is here. We provide individual, family, and group counseling for adults, teens, and children, as well as professional support services, education, and connections to critical resources.

You didn’t choose this pain, but you also don’t have to face it alone. LOVS is ready to walk with you.

Why We Do What We Do

When loss and trauma strike, the pain doesn’t end with the moment—it lingers in the lives of those left behind. The child who loses a parent. The sibling grieving a brother or sister. The families who wake up each day with someone missing. These moments of heartbreak often unfold in silence, leaving co-victims to carry their grief alone.

At LOVS, we are here to surround that silence with care, connection, and comfort. We know that trauma can leave deep emotional wounds, and the weight of grief can feel overwhelming. That’s why our mission is rooted in restoring hope and guiding individuals toward healing—no matter where they are on their journey.

Our work is grounded in the meaning behind our name:

L – Lift: Supporting others in their time of need

O – Offer: Extending help, kindness, and comfort

V – Voice: Advocating for those who are hurting

S – Serve: Providing care, support, and healing

Through grief support groups, individual therapy, grief coaching, and creative expression like art therapy, we provide safe and welcoming spaces for people to process their pain, tell their stories, and rediscover their strength.

Our services are made possible through the compassion of licensed professionals, peer counselors, advocates, and outreach specialists who give generously of their time and hearts.

We understand that healing takes time. And we believe no one should have to do it alone.

Let us walk beside you—to release the pain, to honor your story, and to help you find peace, strength, and love once again.

At LOVS, you are lifted, supported, and never alone. 💙