Compeer provides a meaningful solution to the deficient support systems for people living with mental health challenges, by providing friendship matches with trained community volunteers and social events to promote engagement in the community.
This assists individuals seeking recovery and mental wellness when faced with concerns like PTSD, Depression, Suicidality and Addictions. These prosocial supports and friendships help to decreases negative symptoms of their illness, re-hospitalization, incarceration, and reduce social isolation. The Compeer friendships provide hope, confidence, meaning, and purpose to individuals striving to regain their lives in the community. No one deserves to be alone or lonely. Positive peer supports break down stigma and help all the persons in the program live with increased triumph and support through friendship.
Compeer assists within the community at large to support mental wellness and help reduce stigma of mental health challenges. This is inclusive of community events, education and training, and partnering with other organizations to strengthen our community.
