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Social Work student thriving in school-based mental health internship

Paige CummingsJanuary 20, 2026

Elliot Sommers, a senior, is mentoring high school students in...

When the Celebrations Hurt: Navigating Grief During the Holidays by Ashleigh Cieri

CompeerStaffDecember 8, 2025

The holiday season- with its lights, gatherings, traditions and expectations-...

Volunteer Voices – Jonathan’s Story

Paige CummingsNovember 12, 2025

I became a 1-1 Mentor in Compeer’s youth program last...

Honoring Gertrude “Googie” Butler: A Legacy of Friendship, Courage, and Advocacy

Paige CummingsOctober 9, 2025

Home Honoring Gertrude “Googie” Butler: A Legacy of Friendship, Courage,...

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.