Volunteers With City Voices’ Mental Health Buddy Program, the Friendship Squad, Transforms Lives

Loneliness can be as painful as addiction—but connection is part of the cure. In this episode, Antonio Matta sits down with Dan Frey, Executive Director of City Voices, to explore The Friendship Squad, a peer-support initiative bringing healing through companionship. Together, they discuss how meaningful relationships can reduce isolation, foster resilience, and become a foundation for lasting recovery. 🎧 Tune in to discover the power of peer connection—and how friendship can transform lives.