Dear Mental Health Professional,
Thank you for your interest in referring your client to Compeer Buffalo. Compeer operates several programs, each focusing on friendship and supportive relationships to encourage mental wellness. These include 1-to-1 community-based friendship/mentoring, school-based mentoring, higher education mentoring, peer support mentoring and Mental Health Education (including the evidenced based curriculum for Mental Health First Aid). All Compeer clients, whether already matched with a volunteer/mentor, or currently waiting for a volunteer, are encouraged to participate in our social activities. Information about these events is shared through our activity newsletter, which is sent to all clients.
This referral form is your first step in enrolling your client in our 1-to-1 community-based friendship/mentoring program. This program matches clients with volunteers based upon compatibility, and this process may result in a client waiting for an extended period. While waiting, eligible clients can engage with Compeer by attending social activities and continue to do so even after matched and after a match concludes.
When completing the referral, providing detailed information helps us better understand the appropriateness for the program and crucial factors for a successful match. As a reminder, individuals you refer must reside in Erie County, New York. For programs in other areas, please visit www.compeer.org.
Completing this referral form will only take a few minutes. You can save and finish it later by clicking ‘save & continue later’ in the top right corner and entering your email address to receive an individualized link. You will receive a confirmation once your referral is submitted.
Please call us at 716-883-3331 with any questions. Thank you!