Compeer Rochester helps children and adults overcome the devastating effects of mental illness, such as loneliness, low self-esteem and isolation - through the healing power of friendship. We offer -- at no charge -- an array of volunteer-based programs and services to provide supportive friendships for people in mental-health care or with emotional challenges. Our innovative programs, which serve as a complement to therapy, include one-to-one mentoring relationships, skill-building and interim telephone support. Unfortunately, today there are more than 350 children and adults waiting for a Compeer mentor.
Compeer Rochester helps children and adults overcome the devastating effects of mental illness, such as loneliness, low self-esteem and isolation - through the healing power of friendship. We offer -- at no charge -- an array of volunteer-based pr...