Compeer
What is Compeer?
We believe that the healing power of friendship can be transformative for an individual striving for mental wellness. With volunteer support, Compeer supports good mental health through meaningful relationships.
Compeer was originally founded in 1973 in Rochester New York. When it started it only had 12 volunteers. Today, there are Compeer affiliates all over the world. In 2013, the Compeer Model was included in the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP).
To learn more about Compeer, visit the international organization’s website here.
Who We Serve
Compeer matches screened/trained volunteers with youth (6 - 17) experiencing a behavioral health concern, adults (18 - 61) in mental health recovery programs, and isolated seniors (62+) at risk of worsening mental health concerns. Volunteers provide one-to-one supportive friendship and mentoring to offset the loneliness and social isolation that often accompanies mental health concerns and/or aging. Click the buttons below to learn more about our adult program. Our youth program is not currently accepting referrals.
Volunteer Opportunities
We have a wide range of volunteer opportunities from becoming a one-to-one mentor, to making gifts for our CSF project, to delivering gifts to our adult and senior Compeer participants, and even helping out with special events. Click the buttons below to learn about our volunteer opportunities or to fill out a volunteer application.
Refer Your Client to Compeer
Community agencies make referrals to Compeer on behalf of their client(s) by submitting a referral packet. To learn more about the referral process and eligibility for Adults, Seniors, and Youth follow the link below.
Resources for Current Volunteers
For our current volunteers, please visit our Volunteer Resource page using the button below. The resource page has links to submit your monthly reports, .pdf files of our training manuals, and information about our quarterly drawings.
Compeer Cleveland County Social Media Pages
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