Dear Mental Health Professional,
Thank you for your interest in referring your client to Compeer of Greater Buffalo. Our organization serves as an extra layer of support for individuals receiving mental health service. We currently offer 1-to-1, group, school based, and community-based programs.
We believe that our volunteers, through the healing power of friendship, contribute to the mental well-being of those we serve.
Please review the Client Eligibility Requirements, Client Referral/Intake Process and Partner Responsibilities before proceeding with your full application:
Eligibility Requirements
Client:
• is age 6 or older
• has a primary diagnosis of an identified mental health disorder, and if they also have a developmental disorder it is not the primary diagnosis.
• is receiving mental health counseling/treatment at the time of referral
• is interested in receiving services from Compeer
• is in the recovery phase of their illness and:
- is not verbally or physically aggressive
- does not have thoughts to harm self or others
- is not acutely suicidal
Client Referral/Intake Process