A free, national mental health helpline offering crisis support, counseling, and referrals for individuals in emotional distress.
We run student-led school mental health programs to foster emotional resilience, promote peer support, and raise awareness in educational institutions.
Safe spaces offering mental health counseling, psychoeducation, group therapy, and support services led by trained community members.
Our annual art-based advocacy event that promotes mental wellness through creativity—featuring music, poetry, theater, and survivor stories to reduce stigma and spark healing conversations.
Low literacy, stigma, and limited access to mental health resources have resulted in poor mental health outcomes among 80% of Kenyan society, with youth being the most at risk. At Mental 360, we focus on peer-led models and technology to increase access to mental health care, raise awareness, and support psychosocial resilience. Our targeted programs are designed to bridge the gap between communities and mental health services, empower youth with knowledge, and foster inclusive, sustainable wellness systems across Kenya.
Mental 360 was born out of Bright Shitemi’s mental health experience in 2016. His vision was to raise awareness, create safe spaces, and offer holistic support to underserved communities facing mental health challenges.
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Mental 360 is committed to expanding access to mental health support for youth in Kenya, aiming to reach over 10 million beneficiaries by 2034. Our growth strategy focuses on strengthening partnerships, scaling successful models, and using technology to deliver impactful mental health services.
Our strategic priorities include:-
We are enhancing the scalability and sustainability of our programs, particularly the School Wellness Clubs and Community Wellness Centres, which have shown proof of concept. We are working closely with key government bodies, including the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Interior Security, and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, to secure accreditation and establish partnerships that will scale these interventions nationwide.
We empower youth with lived experiences through psychoeducation, capacity building, and leadership opportunities. By engaging with communities and stakeholders, we advocate for systemic changes and foster stigma reduction at grassroots levels.
Through our Boma Digital Wellness Platform, recognized by the Facebook Accelerator Program, we are developing accessible mental health support tools for youth. With over 80% smartphone and internet penetration among young people in Kenya, Boma allows users to connect with care at the touch of a button. It also serves as a revenue-generating social enterprise, helping reduce our donor reliance by 70% over the next decade.
Our Founder, Bright Shitemi, was selected for this prestigious two-year fellowship, which supports Africa’s boldest changemakers through capacity-building and global connection.
Selected among high-potential impact ventures driving scalable mental health solutions across Africa.
We were instrumental in advocacy efforts that led to the Mental Health Amendment Bill 2018 being signed into law in 2022, advancing mental healthcare policy in Kenya.
Our BOMA Wellness App was recognized for innovation in digital mental health, placing us among the top three African ideas in the program.
Honored for outstanding contributions to youth mental health support and grassroots advocacy.
