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Text Box: Client Results
Compeer affiliates conduct annual surveys of consumers, therapists, and volunteers involved in the program. In a recent national Compeer survey, consumers indicated that since being matched with a Compeer volunteer, they have experienced improvement in the following areas: 75% have gained interpersonal trust 79% have improved self-esteem 82% have decreased loneliness 75% gained confidence in social situations 85% felt cared about 84% felt understood 78% improved self-confidence In addition, 99% of referring therapists who responded were satisfied with the Compeer services provided to their clients, and 99% of responding volunteers were satisfied with Compeer.

Text Box: Participants in Johnson County say: My friend and I are well matched and enjoy coffee and conversation frequently. I have come to count her among the friends I have made here in Iowa City in the past few years and value the time we spend together.” “My friend and I love to go out for lunch and then shop for bargains. Who doesn’t like that? I am lucky to have many very good friends all of whom bring joy into my life. My Compeer friend is one of those.” “I've really enjoyed my time with my Compeer, we've got a lot in common and always end up spending more time together than required. I'm glad I'm part of the program.” “My Compeer friend and I find mutual self-worth as we talk about our daily feelings, goals, and ideas. This mutual sharing is a 2-way street and allows for genuine support for each of us. We value our friendship.” “My volunteer is one of the kindest and nicest woman I have ever known. She even has introduced me to some of her family. I am both grateful and blessed to have this volunteer in my life. Her mother is wonderful and I have been invited a few times with both my volunteer and her mother. We can talk with each other about most anything.”