While May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, it is important to spread awareness and resources all year long. Below are various resources to assist you with increasing your mental health literacy. We encourage you to share these resources with your friends, family, colleagues, and customers to learn more about supporting someone who might be struggling with their mental health.
All current newsletters sent to Compeer volunteers and clients can be found below.
Compeer has been featured in several news outlets showcasing the benefits that friendship brings and the awareness of mental health. Follow the links below and read up on Compeer and their involvement in the community.
Compeer’s Purpose: Champion Mental Wellbeing. Connect People. Build Relationships… One Friend at a Time.
Values: Mental Wellbeing • Inclusion • Trust & Transparency • Integrity • Curiosity
Since 1985, Compeer Buffalo has been providing social support in the form of friendships, to individuals (age 6 and up) who are striving for mental wellbeing. We know that friendship decreases loneliness and isolation, therefore we offer 1:1 friendship, social engagement activities, school-based mentoring, and mental health education in our community.