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

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

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!)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

01/29/2026

Last night, we were among several local groups invited to City Hall by the City Council, Rochester, New York to stand alongside the City of Rochester, NY and mark January as National Mentoring Month.

“Mentoring is one of the most practical, human ways to support mental health.” These words from our executive director, Sara Passamonte, have never been truer.

In the cold months of winter, and during a time when things may seem unpredictable or uncertain, it is a comfort to know that our city recognizes the positive impact mentoring can have on a community.

About last night, Sara also said: “When someone has a steady person in their corner, it reduces isolation and helps them to keep moving forward. Compeer sees it every day: connection changes outcomes. We’re proud to work side-by-side with the City to recognize National Mentoring Month and keep building a Rochester where people feel supported, not alone.”

To volunteer as a mentor with Compeer, visit https://www.compeerrochester.org/become-a-volunteer

01/27/2026

Ryan T. has spent time with his friend David for over 10 years. What started as a Compeer match grew into something simple and powerful: real friendship.

“He enriches my life at least as much as I enrich his.”

January is National Mentoring Month 💛. If you’ve ever thought about volunteering as a mentor, but worried you wouldn’t have enough time, or didn’t know what it would look like —this is it. Showing up. Sharing life. Being human together.

✨ Ready to build a friendship that matters? It only takes 4 hours a month.
Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.compeerrochester.org/become-a-volunteer

01/23/2026

WOW. The kindness of those from Meg's Gift will ripple throughout our community for quite some time. We are incredibly grateful for their tremendous support!

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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.