Elevating mental wellness in Baydhabo, Somalia — and Central Ohio.
Where mental health has been overlooked and stigmatized, Dalkaal Mental Health stands as a beacon of hope — advocating for compassion, understanding, and support for individuals and communities carrying invisible weight.
Mental health cannot wait.
Decades of conflict, displacement, and poverty in Somalia have left widespread psychosocial trauma. In Central Ohio's diaspora communities, cultural stigma keeps many from seeking care. Dalkaal exists to change that — by meeting people where they are and treating mental health with the same urgency as physical health.
"We need to take mental health treatment as seriously as physical health."
Founded with a simple, profound vision.
Strengthen community-based programs
Establish accessible, culturally sensitive services for populations most affected in Somalia — particularly the South-West state of Baidoa.
Build local capacity
Train healthcare providers, community leaders, and educators to identify, support, and refer individuals with mental health needs.
Reduce stigma
Deliver psychosocial support programs that facilitate social reintegration and dissolve the silence around mental illness.
Advocate & collaborate
Partner with national and international allies to research and shape policies that support mental health inclusivity.