Friendship as Medicine – Part 1: Peer Support for Mental Health
Ep. 129 I can’t help but wonder—how different would my journey have been if I’d had a Companion Peer when I was struggling?
When I was at the peak of my own mental health challenges, what I needed most wasn’t another prescription or appointment—it was a person. Someone to sit with me, listen without judgment, and remind me that I wasn’t alone. That’s exactly what Compeer offers.
In this week’s episode of the Healthy Illness Podcast, I talk with Sara Passamonte, CEO of Compeer Rochester, about the life-changing impact of peer companionship. Since the 1970s, Compeer has been matching volunteers…
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