Mental wellness that understands you.
Calmshell is building a more culturally responsive approach to mental wellness where identity, language, lived experience and community are part of care, not barriers to it.
Culturally responsive. Human-centred. Built for everyone.
Care should see the whole person.
We believe effective mental healthcare should be accessible, respectful and meaningful across cultures and lived experiences.
Our Mission
To improve access to culturally responsive mental health care — making it timely, affordable and genuinely meaningful for people who have historically been underserved.
Our Vision
A future where everyone can access mental health care that respects who they are, understands where they come from and supports where they are going.
What guides the way we care.
01
Compassion
People first. Every decision starts with the human experience.
02
Accessibility
Care should be easier to reach, understand and afford.
03
Equity
Different people may need different paths to the same quality of care.
04
Respect
Every person deserves dignity, inclusion and a judgement-free experience.
05
Community
Healing is relational. Stronger communities create stronger support.
06
Innovation
Technology should close gaps in care, not create new ones.
07
Confidentiality
Privacy and security are fundamental to a trustworthy care experience.
08
Evidence-Based Care
Culturally responsive care should remain grounded in professional standards.
After years of working across cultures and mental health settings, I saw how often people received competent care yet still felt unseen. Calmshell began with a simple belief: your culture, language and lived experience should be part of the care you receive.
Timothy Sserubiri, M.A. Counseling Psychology
Founder, Calmshell
A team built around people.
A multidisciplinary team bringing together mental health, community, strategy, wellness and lived experience.
Kemigisha Jackline
Director, Global Advocacy & Community Partnerships
Psychology graduate, social worker, author and mental health & human rights advocate, Author.
Proscovia Namirimu
Co-Founder, Community Health & Clinical Navigation
Healthcare professional and multicultural health advocate focused on compassionate care navigation.
Amb. Dr. Christine K. Obaigwa
Chief Strategy, Programs & Organizational Excellence Officer
Executive leader, educator and researcher with extensive experience across Africa and North America.
Francis Maweu
Director, Financial Wellness & Economic Empowerment
Economist and financial wellness educator focused on financial resilience and newcomer support.
Built on standards you can verify.
Trust is part of the care experience. Calmshell highlights privacy, security and professional standards as core responsibilities.
✓ PHIPA compliant
✓ PIPEDA compliant
✓ HIPAA ready
✓ AES-256 encryption
✓ PCI DSS payment processing
✓ Licensed & background-checked providers
There is a place for you at Calmshell.
Whether you are looking for support, providing care or exploring a partnership, we’re building a more inclusive mental wellness ecosystem.