Compeer

About Compeer
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. 

In addition to providing opportunities for community members to volunteer, we offer the following training opportunities:

Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA):
Teaches adults how to recognize signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge in adults by increasing their confidence in
reaching out, providing support, and connecting to appropriate resources.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA):
Teaches adults how to recognize signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge in youth (ages 12-18) by increasing their confidence in reaching out, providing support, and connecting to appropriate resources.

Workplace Mental Wellness:
This in-person or virtual workshop provides leadership team members an opportunity to enhance their mental health culture in the workplace, address the importance of mental wellness, and create tangible outcomes for their employees. 

Internship opportunities for UB students 

CEO, Cheri Alvarez (CEL '20, BA '98)