• Form a Task Force
• Set Up Advisory Committee
• Submit a Proposal
• Establish Funding Sources
• Get Approval
• Ongoing Support

Making friends.
Changing lives.

How to Start a Compeer Program

Compeer’s goal is to provide friendship relationships to an increasing number of children and adults across the U.S. and around the world being treated for mental illness or emotional issues. Please consider starting a Compeer program in your area. Compeer staff can help you every step of the way.

Tips for Getting Started

• Form a task force to explore the idea
• Set up an advisory committee to help manage the program
• Submit a proposal
• Establish funding sources
• Get approval / sign licensing agreement
• Receive ongoing support / evaluation

Contact Compeer for more information