Compeer Rochester

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

Do you know a school-based health professional who goes above and beyond to support the mental health and wellness of ch...
03/25/2026

Do you know a school-based health professional who goes above and beyond to support the mental health and wellness of children and teens? The Jamie Lyn Heard-Salatino Award honors someone who embodies compassion, dedication, and care—just like Jamie did.

Help us shine a light on a school counselor, social worker, nurse, psychologist, teacher, or support staff member who truly makes a difference.

Nominate someone today: https://www.compeerrochester.org/award

03/23/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Nathan Wenzel Real Estate for hosting this wonderful annual fundraiser for Compeer Rochester that raised a total of $2,700 for us!

We had a blast participating in the Tops Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade with our Vets Driving Vets car this weekend!...
03/16/2026

We had a blast participating in the Tops Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade with our Vets Driving Vets car this weekend!

Learn more about Vets Driving Vets: https://www.compeerrochester.org/vdv

Great evening at Genesee Regional Bank’s International Women’s Day event! Thanks for the inspiration, GRB — and happy 30...
03/06/2026

Great evening at Genesee Regional Bank’s International Women’s Day event! Thanks for the inspiration, GRB — and happy 30th!

(left to right): Compeer Rochester CEO Sara Passamonte, Director of Programs Tracy LoTemple and Youth Program Coordinator Liz Green

On Wednesday and Thursday, our staff teamed up for two Youth Self Care Nights for young people involved in our programs....
03/02/2026

On Wednesday and Thursday, our staff teamed up for two Youth Self Care Nights for young people involved in our programs.

Pictured here (left to right):

Director of Programs Tracy LoTemple shared sugar-free samples while educating about healthy habits for healthy smiles.

Program Support Specialist Genesis Collazo showed attendees what nail kits contain and explained proper steps for basic nail hygiene.

Program Supervisor of Peer Services Thomas Stein gave haircuts, shown here with Joaquin, a youth program participant. (In addition to his full-time position at Compeer, Thomas is a Master Barber and owner of the mobile barber business TommyCUTS!)

International Friendship Month feels like a good time to remind everyone: Friendship can start with one walk, one coffee...
02/26/2026

International Friendship Month feels like a good time to remind everyone: Friendship can start with one walk, one coffee, one shared activity. It doesn’t have to be big to be meaningful.

That’s exactly how Compeer Rochester helps connection grow.

We’re looking for business and community sponsors who want to help make Rochester a little less lonely 💛.We are actively...
02/24/2026

We’re looking for business and community sponsors who want to help make Rochester a little less lonely 💛.

We are actively recruiting sponsors for our annual community walk dedicated to connection, mental health, and belonging.

Sponsorship support for The Compeer Mile helps people in our community to build meaningful, life-changing friendships.

Our sponsorship packet is now live. If your business believes in showing up for community and mental wellness, we’d love to partner with you!

👉 Learn more about sponsorship opportunities:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c193982b105985325d9da44/t/698239e801288809eeed0582/1770142184731/Compeer+Mile+2026+Impact+Opportunities.pdf

What if volunteering meant grabbing coffee with a new friend instead of sitting in meetings? At Compeer Rochester, volun...
02/20/2026

What if volunteering meant grabbing coffee with a new friend instead of sitting in meetings?

At Compeer Rochester, volunteers spend 4 hours a month building real friendships while supporting mental wellness in our community. It’s really that simple.

Learn more: https://www.compeerrochester.org/become-a-volunteer

About 29 veterans in our CompeerCORPS program meet for weekly bowling at ABC Gates Bowl! Last week, the group took a 'sp...
02/19/2026

About 29 veterans in our CompeerCORPS program meet for weekly bowling at ABC Gates Bowl! Last week, the group took a 'spare' moment for a pizza party to celebrate Valentine's Day!

Learn more about CompeerCORPS here: https://www.compeerrochester.org/compeercorps

We’re excited to share that Compeer is featured in the new documentary “Travels With George: A Journey Through Depressio...
02/13/2026

We’re excited to share that Compeer is featured in the new documentary “Travels With George: A Journey Through Depression, Connection, and Friendship”!

This short film highlights the story of Dan Lukasik and George Tillmon, a Compeer match that started as mentorship but grew into a lasting friendship. Dan and George’s relationship beautifully reflects the heart of Compeer’s mission.

The documentary aired on PBS this month and it's now available online at compeer.org. Please watch, share and be inspired!

Watch here: compeer.org

Learn more about becoming a mentor / friend for Compeer Rochester here: https://www.compeerrochester.org/become-a-volunteer

Ski, snowboard, or cozy up by the fire — all while supporting Compeer Rochester! Join us at Bristol Mountain on Feb 28 f...
02/09/2026

Ski, snowboard, or cozy up by the fire — all while supporting Compeer Rochester! Join us at Bristol Mountain on Feb 28 for the 9th Annual Winter Weekend! http://bit.ly/3LvXi62

This day of winter fun helps to support our adaptive sports program, which helps veterans reconnect, regain independence, and improve well-being through meaningful outdoor experiences.

Whether you hit the slopes or enjoy the lodge vibes, your day on the mountain can help change lives.

Big, BIG thank you to Nathan Wenzel Real Estate for hosting this wonderful event!

Learn more & register: http://bit.ly/3LvXi62

It's National School Counseling Week! So we thought it would be the perfect time to bring attention to our annual Jamie ...
02/06/2026

It's National School Counseling Week! So we thought it would be the perfect time to bring attention to our annual Jamie Lyn Heard-Salatino Award, which celebrates an outstanding school-based health professional each June.

Nominations open in March, so start thinking about who you think deserves the spotlight!

Check here for updates: https://www.compeerrochester.org/award

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Our Story

"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.