Who we are -

Who we Are

Cactus Mama is a community-based organization that aims to bridge the gap of mental health care in Kenya through person-centered mental health care. We aim to better youth and maternal mental health services in Kenya through availing affordable, accessible, and acceptable person-centered care. We collaborate and partner with organizations and individuals in seeking evidence-based mental health care that is timely, culturally sensitive, and relevant to Kenyan youth and women.

Our Mission

Availing every youth and woman in Kenya dealing with mental health challenges a person-centered mental health care that is affordable, accessible and acceptable.

Our Vision

Connecting Kenyan youth and women to easy to reach mental health services

Our Values

Timely

Holistic

Compassionate

Trauma-Sensitive

Healing

What we Believe in

Mental health is fundamental to achieving a healthy, balanced, and productive life.
Treatment offers a powerful return on investment and treatment does work if used appropriately. With treatment options, what was only hope in the past is quickly becoming a reality. We will persistently advocate for treatment and services for those who need them.
We must promote community understanding of mental illness to combat stigma and lead in encouraging people living with the illness to seek help.
The goal of treatment is recovery
It is important for people living with mental illness to be an integral part of their recovery process – decisions, programs, support groups, medication regimens.
We fulfill our mission most effectively when we collaborate with others and when we actively look for partners to achieve our goals.

Our Clients & Partners

A true partnership is a two-way street — ideas and information flow openly and regularly, based on a foundation of mutual trust and respect for one another’s expertise — and our clients embrace this philosophy.

Client Testimonials

“I can’t say enough good things about my experience at Cactus Mama Telemental. From the welcoming reception to the relaxing waiting room to my compassionate and experienced counselor, I have had an overall excellent experience. I have referred friends to Cactus Mama Telemental because the staff treats you with discretion, doesn’t make you feel self-conscious and are partners with you in your problem solving.”

“Faith has been nothing less than AMAZING! She goes out of her way to ensure the safety for her patients and makes you feel completely comfortable. I am always at ease and feel very open and safe with her. It means a lot to me because it is helping me get the help that I truly need. I don’t feel like I have to put up a wall or a mask. I can be open and honest and not judged at all. Highly recommend her!”

“Working with Faith has been a great experience. She has challenged me, been supportive when needed and helped me grow throughout our time together. I highly recommend her as a therapist and Cactus Mama Telemental.”