Lawrence Hall

Lawrence Hall is hiring an LGBTQ+ Therapist for our Lakewood Group Home!

This opportunity is ideal for a therapist who brings creativity, compassion, and an affirming approach to their work with young people. You’ll provide individual, group, and family therapy to LGBTQ+ youth while helping them explore identity, strengthen relationships, process trauma, and move toward healing.

You’ll also collaborate with families, schools, courts, community partners, and the Lakewood team to make sure each young person receives coordinated, thoughtful support. If you believe therapy should make young people feel heard, respected, and empowered, we’d love to meet you!

Ready to use your clinical skills to help LGBTQ+ youth feel safe, supported, and hopeful about their futures?

Apply here: https://lawrencehall.applicantpool.com/jobs/1321661

October is , and as a trauma-informed organization dedicated to healing, Lawrence Hall recognizes and celebrates the strength and courage it takes to survive domestic violence. We encourage everyone to take action this month in service of domestic violence awareness, whether that means supporting survivors or reporting perpetrators. Your voice can make all the difference.

THIS WEEKEND! We're back at Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce's Apple Fest to kick off October with our signature apple cookies and apple butter (and maybe a secret third sweet treat??), as well as cards featuring art by our youth in programs. See you there! 🍎

Lawrence Hall is hiring an LGBTQ+ Life Skills Educator for our Lakewood Group Home!

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys mentoring young people, building meaningful relationships, and creating a safe, affirming space where LGBTQ+ youth can grow and thrive. You’ll help young people strengthen everyday life skills; from cooking and household management to emotional regulation and healthy relationships, while bringing encouragement, consistency, and positive energy to the home.

No two shifts will look the same, so flexibility, teamwork, and a genuine passion for supporting young people are essential!

If you’re ready to be a trusted role model and help LGBTQ+ youth build confidence, independence, and community, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply here: https://lawrencehall.applicantpool.com/jobs/1321432

Lawrence Hall is hiring an LGBTQ+ Child Welfare Specialist for our Lakewood Affirming Care Group Home!

Are you passionate about advocacy, relationship-building, and helping young people navigate complex systems? In this role, you’ll partner with LGBTQ+ youth, families, supportive adults, schools, courts, DCFS, and community providers to coordinate services and build pathways toward safety, permanency, and long-term stability.

This position is a great fit for someone who can keep the details organized while never losing sight of the young person at the center of the work, case notes matter, but so does making sure every youth feels heard, affirmed, and supported.

If you’re ready to advocate boldly and help LGBTQ+ youth build lasting connections, check out the opportunity below! Apply here: https://lawrencehall.applicantpool.com/jobs/1323970

It's that time of year again! We're so happy to be back at Lincoln Square's Apple Fest this year to kick off October with our signature apple cookies and apple butter, as well as art prints by our youth in programs. Mark your calendars! 🍎

Great news! SC Johnson, A Family Company has granted us $25,000 to support our Workforce Development program.

On this , Lawrence Hall joins organizations around the world in encouraging you to "Start the Conversation." We see first-hand the impact of reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations around mental health and trauma in order to prevent suicides. Together, we advocate for understanding, for policies that prioritize mental health, and for all those in need.

We invite you to join us for this year's TRAIN conference, Collective Trauma & Collective Healing, as we come together to deepen our understanding, share experiences, and explore pathways toward resilience, recovery, and healing.

Featuring keynote speaker Tonika Lewis Johnson of the Folded Map Project and a line-up of exceptional presenters, this conference promises to be an informative and fulfilling day. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired.

Brochure and registration information here:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cbrka3t/lp/e91d47b6-1ffd-4e6d-bc0d-09a1205528b7

You're invited to our annual Fall Fête on Thursday, October 15, as we celebrate over 160 years of Lawrence Hall's impact!

To secure your seat, purchase a raffle ticket, become a sponsor, or donate, visit https://aesbid.com/ELP/FALLFETE26/