The development, enactment, evaluation and implications of the Companion Program at Southern Illinois University is discussed. The limited effectiveness of the campus counseling service due to spatio-temporal boundaries and, consequently, the growing need for the use of supervised non-professionals to extend effectiveness gave rise to the development of this program. Companions (volunteer helpers) were recruited from a Psychology of Personality course. The two major commitments for participation in the group were: (1) to attend and participate in weekly training meetings; and (2) to maintain reasonable contact with the assigned friend. Testing of companions included: (1) the California Psychological Inventory; (2) Edwards' Personnel Schedule; and (3) the Mooney Problem Checklist. A descriptive picture of the companions was utilized to see what kind of student would volunteer and to match companions and friends (those receiving help). "The Good Friend Test", an outgrowth of this program, and a short information form were the only responsibilities of the friends. Evaluation and further implications for growth and research conclude the discussion. (TL)