Compeer matches caring adults in one-to-one, co-equal friendships with people of the same gender who are in mental health recovery. We encourage volunteerism among caring adults and support from the local community. We also train, guide and monitor volunteer relationships with Compeer friends.

Our Compeer program currently supports friendship matches in San Mateo County. Because of Compeer friendships, people are registering to vote, celebrating holidays with others, and reintegrating into their communities with the help of their volunteer friend. That's the good news.

The bad news is that there is a waiting list for a volunteer friend. It is hard to wait when you are isolated, lonely, economically disadvantaged. It is hard to wait when you lack family contact or experience severe depression.

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