About Us
Small team, big ideas
Preserving and protecting health
Our History
CALMS stands for Community Action for Locally Managing Stress.
We were established at the end of 1994 as a result of a public meeting held at the Guildhall in our City. It emerged as a tentative response to an expressed community need for effective support for people suffering from stress and stress related illnesses as a result of the Troubles. During the 1990s and 2000s CALMS has grown and developed into an organisation which has a proactive and holistic approach to helping organisations, groups and individuals improve their mental health and wellbeing.
CALMS is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status and is managed by a Board of Directors.
Our Principles
Welcoming and Inclusive: CALMS is a place of comfort for all, supportive of each other and non-judgmental.
Service Quality: CALMS' services match or exceed accepted best clinical/professional practice.
Person Focused: CALMS exists to empower individuals and prevent dependency.
Partnership-oriented: CALMS recognises the importance of working positively and collaboratively with other agencies in the field of mental health.
Providing Value: Research shows that involvement with CALMS provides positive results for all stakeholders.
We Are Unique
We are the first local stress management centre in our city.
Our Focus
Our focus is on improving mental wellbeing for our service users.
Our Skills
We use appropriately skilled and trained therapists only.
Your Plan
We provide opportunities for clients to co-design their own care plans.
Serving All
Our organisation does not discriminate against anyone regardless of background.
Our Services
We offer integrated services including complementary therapy and counselling.