In 2010-2011, Mental Health America of the Triangle matched 21 Compeer volunteers with individuals with mental illness in need of a friend. 

• 70% of Compeer friends report a decrease in the need of crisis services during their friendship 
• 95% of our Compeer friends say they have an improved sense of their quality of life  
• 90% of Compeer friends report feeling relieved they finally have someone they can confide in