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“A Parade, A Panic Attack, A Plan… Panama” by Alexis Chiavetta

CompeerStaffJune 17, 2026

And other obscure cultural references to help us fight the...

How a Small Act Can Mean the World During Mental Health Awareness Month

Lisa JohnsonMay 12, 2026

Every May, Mental Health Awareness Month reminds us how important...

Coming Out of Winter: Why Mental Health Belongs in Workplace Conversations

Lisa JohnsonApril 14, 2026

Mental health doesn't clock out when employees clock in. Learn...

Finding My Way to Social Work: A Journey That Didn’t Follow a Straight Line by Alana Holm

Lisa JohnsonMarch 13, 2026

March is Social Work Month and Alana Holm shares how...

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.