Compeer Rochester

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

The new year has begun, but the holidays aren't quite over in our building. Our little tree of friendship is still by th...
01/05/2026

The new year has begun, but the holidays aren't quite over in our building. Our little tree of friendship is still by the elevators at 259 Monroe Ave. for another few days! Each paper ornament has the name and interests of an adult or youth waiting for a Compeer friend or mentor. Thanks to our program coordinators, Amoya and Liz, who trimmed the tree just before Christmas. Here's hoping the new year brings some new connections!

As we head into a new year, we’re wishing for more connection, kindness, and moments that remind us we’re not alone. Her...
12/31/2025

As we head into a new year, we’re wishing for more connection, kindness, and moments that remind us we’re not alone. Here’s to a year of friendship and community!

12/29/2025

This holiday season, our Compeer staff enjoyed time together, shared a few smiles, and celebrated the moments that make our community special. Happy holidays from us to you!

We continued Holiday Spirit Week at Compeer all week long! After celebrating Chanukah traditions highlighted in our last...
12/21/2025

We continued Holiday Spirit Week at Compeer all week long! After celebrating Chanukah traditions highlighted in our last post, theme days had staff wearing holiday headgear and walking the halls in comfy footwear (Thawed Thursday). We also enjoyed a hot cocoa bar, tried our hand at “junk journaling,” and decorated cookies!

Compeer is celebrating the holidays this week! Yesterday, in honor of Chanukah, we learned more about Jewish traditions ...
12/18/2025

Compeer is celebrating the holidays this week! Yesterday, in honor of Chanukah, we learned more about Jewish traditions thanks to our Youth Peer Advocates, Kennedy (left) and Loo (right). The day featured three candles lit on the menorah, milk chocolate coins, festive decorations, and Loo’s latkes — a delicious taste of the holiday.

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!

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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.