Birdie Lou Tatum passed away peacefully in December 2025 surrounded by family, just two months before what would have been her 97th birthday. She lived a life defined by kindness, humility, and deep care for others.

The Birdie Lou Counseling Center was named in her honor because she believed everyone deserves compassion and support—especially during life’s most difficult moments. Today, her legacy lives on through completely free mental health therapy for individuals and families in our community who otherwise could not access care.

As her birthday approaches, we are honoring Birdie Lou in the most meaningful way we know how: by ensuring free therapy remains available.

To meet this need for our community, we must raise $97,000 to sustain services this year. Every gift helps keep our doors open, our clinicians supported, and ensures that therapy remains accessible for those who need it most.

Thank you for helping us carry Birdie Lou’s legacy forward.

The Birdie Lou Legacy Campaign

By Sierra Meadows Foundation

The Birdie Lou Legacy Campaign

$97,000 for 97 Years of Compassion