Southcoast Compeer Program

The Southcoast Compeer Program is a community service program and serves the Greater New Bedford and Fall River areas. Our mission is to recruit, train and match Compeer volunteers in one-on-one friendship relationships with adolescents and adults with mental health challenges.

Description:
The Compeer program is an adjunct to therapy and is based on the concept that a volunteer's friendship, advocacy and support can offset the loneliness and fear experienced by those suffering from mental illnesses. Mental Health professionals refer clients to Compeer, provide initial consultation with the volunteer, and are available for back-up support. Are you interested in becoming a friend and mentor to an adult or adolescent with mental illness? If so, call now for more information (508) 542-0203.

History:
Southcoast Compeer is a chapter of Compeer International and is sponsored by UMass Dartmouth. The Southcoast Compeer began operations in 2002. Compeer is an international organization founded in the mid-70's in Rochester. This international organization has grown to 115 chapters worldwide.

Contact person: Sister Joseph Marie Levesque, Program Coordinator, (508) 999-8843, (email)

Office fax number: (508) 999 9192

Address:

285 Old Westport Road N. Dartmouth, MA 02747 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.umassd.edu/compeer

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	Yes
Interests Served:
	Solutions for Children, Youth, Families, Helping People in Crisis, Building Adult & Neighborhood Independence
Does your agency accept court-appointed volunteers?
	No
What type of organization
	Nonprofit 501(c)(3)

Last updated on June 30, 2009