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Compeer Program-Family Services of Chemung County

Elmira, NY
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www.familyservicesofchemung.com

    • Mission

    Compeer’s Mission is “to use the power of friendship to help adults and children with mental health illness & children at-risk live a happier, more productive life via the support of caring and sensitive community volunteers.”

    About Us

    Compeer is an award-winning non-profit organization that matches community volunteers in supportive friendship relationships with persons recovering from mental illness or youth at-risk.

    "Compeer" comes from the blend of the words "companion" and "peer". Developed as a non-clinical service for people suffering from mental health issues; the combination of outside stigma and personal debilitation sometimes shut those suffering from behavioral health issues out of society and fellowship. Although not a clinical treatment service, Compeer welcomes the marginalized back into the community and for this, was recognized by the American Psychological Association in 2005 as a best-practice program that aids recovery.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Community Development
    • Seniors & Retirement
    • Volunteering

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