Compeer Rochester

Compeer Rochester Mental wellness through friendship. Visit compeerrochester.org to learn more about how we serve youth, adults, families, and veterans.

We're thrilled to welcome these new board members to Compeer Rochester!Edwin SpencerHeather ShelleyNikisha RidgewayTasia...
12/12/2025

We're thrilled to welcome these new board members to Compeer Rochester!

Edwin Spencer
Heather Shelley
Nikisha Ridgeway
Tasia Moye’
Joseph Hayes

Click on their photos to learn more about them! And be sure to say hi in the comments to help welcome them!

Earlier this week, we attended the City of Rochester Police Department's Workforce Development Graduation. Ten participa...
12/12/2025

Earlier this week, we attended the City of Rochester Police Department's Workforce Development Graduation. Ten participants are moving on to the police academy, including some who were kind enough to volunteer at our Compeer Mile this year! In fact, 19 volunteers from the program, under the leadership of Sgt. Justin Collins, showed up ready to help us with the event and support us in our mission. Ready to serve our community from day one — what a bright future for Rochester! Congratulations to the graduates!

https://www.whec.com/top-news/ten-locals-graduate-from-police-workforce-development-program-ready-for-academy/

You read that right. This Giving Tuesday, we aren’t asking for your money. Hear us out: You’re probably seeing lots of ...
12/02/2025

You read that right. This Giving Tuesday, we aren’t asking for your money. Hear us out:

You’re probably seeing lots of posts today from organizations asking for money. It’s true, many nonprofits survive on the kindness of its audience to support them with donations. But, we know – the dollars add up.

So this holiday season, we are asking our supporters to think about a different kind of gift – one that is more precious than dollars: the gift of time.

By spending 4 hours a month with someone who needs a friend, you can change a life. And it won’t cost you a cent. But it will absolutely keep our life-saving programs alive.

This Giving Tuesday, donate your time. Volunteer as a friend with Compeer: https://www.compeerrochester.org/become-a-volunteer

This Cyber Monday, before you swipe through another deal… take a pause. Here's why:The average American spends 64 hours ...
12/01/2025

This Cyber Monday, before you swipe through another deal… take a pause. Here's why:

The average American spends 64 hours a month scrolling on social media. A Compeer volunteer spends 4 hours a month connecting — and makes a life-changing difference.

Today, step away from the feed and toward someone who needs you. Scroll less. Connect more. It's that simple.

Learn about volunteering at Compeer: https://www.compeerrochester.org/become-a-volunteer

Sharing this new community resource!
12/01/2025

Sharing this new community resource!

Today we’re grateful for every friendship that makes someone feel a little less alone. To our volunteers, members, staff...
11/27/2025

Today we’re grateful for every friendship that makes someone feel a little less alone. To our volunteers, members, staff and supporters — thank you for choosing connection, empathy and community. Wishing you a warm and meaningful Thanksgiving from Compeer Rochester!

Prepping Thanksgiving baskets for our clients at the Reentry Association Of Western NY - RAWNY!
11/22/2025

Prepping Thanksgiving baskets for our clients at the Reentry Association Of Western NY - RAWNY!

11/14/2025

Through simple acts of friendship and connection, our volunteers remind people who are facing mental health challenges that they’re not alone.

This , join Compeer in showing that being there for someone makes all the difference. Just a few hours a month can create connection, hope, and healing for someone who needs a friend.

Kindness changes lives — and you can be part of it.

Spread the kindness and volunteer today: https://www.compeerrochester.org/become-a-volunteer

Kindness doesn’t need to be grand. Let’s celebrate all the small acts of kindness that can brighten someone’s day!Hold t...
11/13/2025

Kindness doesn’t need to be grand. Let’s celebrate all the small acts of kindness that can brighten someone’s day!

Hold the door, call a friend, say hi to a stranger... it doesn't take much. “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” -Dalai Lama

Tell us about something you did today to bring a smile to someone else's face: comment below, tag us or DM us so we can share your act and keep the kindness going!

11/07/2025

Wow! We are so overwhelmed by the dedication of our neighbors to bring awareness to the importance of mental wellness and social connection! We wholeheartedly appreciate the support we received from our sponsors, the hard work shown by our staff and event volunteers, and the dedication we witnessed from our community members who all came on out on Sunday morning to join us for such a wonderful event!

Couldn’t join us? No worries, you can still make an impact! Here’s how:

Become a volunteer friend:
compeerrochester.org/become-a-volunteer

Donate:
compeerrochester.org/donate

Today's the day! The clock may fall back, but we will all move forward together – thanks to our Compeer Mile! We're exci...
11/02/2025

Today's the day! The clock may fall back, but we will all move forward together – thanks to our Compeer Mile! We're excited to spend our extra hour with you as we all embrace the shorter days ahead and promise to support each other’s mental health through friendship. Registration is still available on site!

more info: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/compeerrochester/event/thecompeermile2025/

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"She gives me a very strong sense that I have value." --Maya, age 15, Youth Program participant "If you take the time to build a friendship with one of these beautiful people, it will change your life forever." --Lori, Compeer Volunteer Compeer Rochester provides and supports friendships that help adults, youth, and Veterans recover from mental illness. The Compeer supportive friendship model, created in Rochester, New York in 1973, has been replicated all over the country and around the world. Mental health experts have praised the Compeer model as a highly effective an essential complement and supplement to clinical mental health treatment. Both clients and volunteers regularly report that their Compeer match experience has profoundly improved and enriched their lives.