Calm Health
calmhealth.com
What it is
Calm Health is an employer- and health plan-sponsored digital mental health service that combines clinical programs, personalized guidance, and mindfulness content. Its programs draw on CBT, DBT, and ACT, while recommendations use self-reported goals and screening results to match users with support. The in-app screening uses GAD-7 and PHQ-9 questions. The service can integrate with sponsored resources such as employee assistance programs, coaching, and other health programs. With permission, it may receive sleep hours and sleep goals from Apple HealthKit or Google Health Connect. Calm Health is offered through an employer, health plan, physician, or care team, and app access is invitation-only. It runs in a browser and on iPhone and Android devices. The service says it complies with HIPAA privacy standards and HITRUST security regulations. It is not intended to diagnose or treat a condition or replace care from a health care provider. Sponsored benefits list a plan at free; other pricing is on request.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- Calm Health is an invitation-only digital mental-health and whole-health app sponsored by employers, health plans, providers or care teams.Read 14 Oct 2026 · health.calm.com
- Purpose
- Calm Health is an employer- and health plan-sponsored digital mental health solution with clinical programs, personalized guidance, and mindfulness content.Read 11 Oct 2026 · health.calm.com
- Intended users
- The service is offered through an employer, health plan, physician, or care team, and its app is invitation-only.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.calm.com
- API
- A custom partner API is offered for real-time HR-system connections and automated user provisioning and management.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.calm.com
- Integrations
- The configurable solution can integrate with sponsored resources such as EAPs, coaching, and other health programs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · health.calm.com
- Security
- Calm Health says its solution complies with HIPAA privacy standards and HITRUST security regulations.Read 11 Oct 2026 · health.calm.com
- Support
- Calm Health says contact form submissions should receive a response within 1–2 business days.Read 11 Oct 2026 · health.calm.com
- Headquarters
- Palo Alto, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · calmhealth.com
- Founded
- 2012Read 28 Sep 2026 · calmhealth.com
- Age limit
- Individuals under age 13 are not permitted to use Calm Health.Read 11 Oct 2026 · app.calmhealth.com
- Availability
- Calm says Calm Health is available worldwide with country-relevant programs and multilingual closed captioning.Read 14 Oct 2026 · health.calm.com
- Benefit integrations
- Employer deployments can connect Calm Health with EAPs, coaching and other sponsored health programs.Read 14 Oct 2026 · health.calm.com
- Capterra trial listing
- Capterra marks Calm Health as having no free trial and shows pricing as Get Price.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
- Care navigation
- The service is designed to guide people toward therapy and other employer- or plan-sponsored resources when screening indicates greater need.Read 14 Oct 2026 · health.calm.com
- Clinical content
- Clinical programs are rooted in evidence-based models including CBT, DBT, and ACT.Read 11 Oct 2026 · health.calm.com
- Clinical models
- Calm says its clinical programs use cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.Read 14 Oct 2026 · health.calm.com
- Company size and reach
- LinkedIn lists Calm as a privately held San Francisco company with 201–500 employees and says Calm Health reaches more than 26 million covered lives through over 3,500 organizations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Condition programs
- Programs cover anxiety, depression, heart conditions, cancer, weight management and other health needs.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Device requirements
- Calm’s help center lists iOS 17 or later and Android 10 or later, with browser access available at app.calmhealth.com.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.calm.com
- Documentation
- The public help center provides setup articles for SSO, API and SFTP, while the linked partner technical guides are hosted behind Calm’s partner portal.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.calm.com
- Funding and owner status
- TechCrunch reported that Calm had raised $218 million by its 2022 Calm Health launch and remained a privately funded company.Read 14 Oct 2026 · techcrunch.com
- Health app data
- With permission, Calm Health may receive data such as sleep hours and sleep goals from Apple HealthKit or Google Health Connect.Read 11 Oct 2026 · health.calm.com
- Install size
- The download help article estimates approximately 150 MB of storage for the mobile app.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.calm.com
- Legal name and founding
- Crunchbase identifies the maker as Calm.com, Inc., founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with Alex Tew and Michael Acton Smith as founders.Read 14 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
- Life-experience programs
- The catalog includes support for women’s health, parenting teenagers, divorce, bereavement and other stressful experiences.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Limit: Apple Shortcuts
- An Apple reviewer reported that Calm Health lacks iOS Shortcuts integration and requires substantially more taps to reach content than the original Calm app.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Limit: authentication friction
- A Google Play reviewer complained about forced email authentication and said it made the app frustrating to use.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Limit: navigation and progress
- Apple reviewers reported difficulty finding programs, inefficient progress tracking, background-playback problems and missing playlist favorites during transitions from the original Calm app.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Limit: sleep timer
- A Google Play reviewer said the employer version lacked a sleep timer, causing soundscapes to play all night.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Medical limitation
- The app says it is a wellness product and does not diagnose or treat conditions or replace professional medical care.Read 14 Oct 2026 · app.calmhealth.com
- Notable news: Solera
- Calm announced on January 21, 2026 that Calm Health joined the Solera Network, expanding potential access to more than 16 million individuals.Read 14 Oct 2026 · eng.calm.com
- Occupation programs
- Calm Health offers programs tailored to occupations such as nursing, medicine and caregiving.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Personalization
- Recommendations use self-reported goals and mental health screening results to match people with support.Read 11 Oct 2026 · health.calm.com
- Personalized plans
- The app creates an action plan with program and resource recommendations based on a user’s answers and needs.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Praise: content quality
- An Apple reviewer praised the sponsored app’s content and voices as soothing and described it as a major help, while noting navigation issues.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Product launch
- TechCrunch reported Calm Health’s clinical offering launch on October 18, 2022 for payers, providers and self-insured employers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · techcrunch.com
- Public licensing and hosting
- The public Calm integration and help pages describe hosted app, SSO, API and SFTP delivery but do not state an open-source licence or self-hosted deployment option.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.calm.com
- Rating on Apple App Store
- 4.7 out of 5 from 6.5K ratingsRead 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Rating on Capterra
- 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
- Rating on Google Play
- 4.6 out of 5 from 1.33K reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Rating on TrustRadius
- 8.7 out of 10 from 5 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
- Ripple acquisition
- TechCrunch reported Calm’s acquisition of Ripple Health Group on February 2, 2022, with Ripple’s team used to build Calm Health.Read 14 Oct 2026 · techcrunch.com
- Screening
- The in-app mental health screening uses GAD-7 and PHQ-9 question sets.Read 11 Oct 2026 · health.calm.com
- Screenings
- Its screening workflow uses the GAD-7 and PHQ-9 question sets used by mental-health professionals.Read 14 Oct 2026 · health.calm.com
- Security and compliance
- Calm Health states that it complies with HIPAA privacy standards and HITRUST security requirements.Read 14 Oct 2026 · health.calm.com
- SFTP
- Organizations can upload recurring CSV files over SFTP to manage employee eligibility and access.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.calm.com
- SSO
- Calm documents partner single sign-on using an organization’s existing credentials.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.calm.com
- TrustRadius pricing
- TrustRadius lists Calm Health pricing as contact-the-sales-team rather than a published amount.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Plans and prices
Calm Health Free Available at no additional cost as part of sponsored health benefits · invitation-only Read 11 Oct 2026 · app.calmhealth.com
Sponsored Calm Health access Free Available at no additional cost through a health plan, employer, physician or care team Invitation or sponsorship required · feature availability varies by sponsor and region Read 14 Oct 2026 · app.calmhealth.com
Organization plan Priced on request Contact Calm Health sales Pricing not publicly listed Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Programs draw on CBT, DBT, and ACT.
- Screening uses GAD-7 and PHQ-9 questions.
- Can integrate with sponsored health resources.
- Available on web, iPhone, and Android.
- Includes therapy, coaching, and mindfulness content.
Limits
- Access is invitation-only.
- Individuals under 13 are not permitted to use it.
- Pricing is available on request.
- It does not replace care from a health provider.
Who it suits
Calm Health is for people offered access through an employer, health plan, physician, or care team. Its clinical programs and mindfulness content may suit those looking for guided mental health support alongside sponsored resources.
Calm Health in depth
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Overview
Calm Health is a digital mental health service offered through employers, health plans, physicians, and care teams. It is best suited to people who already have sponsored access and want clinical programs alongside mindfulness resources. The sponsor-based model is its central advantage and its main constraint: people cannot join independently.
Key features
Clinical programs draw on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). That structured approach sets Calm Health apart from a service centered only on mindfulness, but it is support rather than clinical care: the service is not intended to diagnose or treat a condition or replace care from a health care provider.
Personalized recommendations use self-reported goals and mental health screening results. The screening uses GAD-7 and PHQ-9 question sets, which inform matching to support rather than provide a diagnosis. The plan includes therapy access, coaching, and mindfulness content, giving eligible members multiple kinds of support in one service.
With permission, Calm Health may receive sleep hours and sleep goals from Apple HealthKit or Google Health Connect. Organizations can also configure integrations with sponsored resources such as employee assistance programs (EAPs), coaching, and other health programs. These connections may make it easier to bring existing benefits together, although what members can use depends on the sponsor’s setup.
Calm Health says it complies with HIPAA privacy standards and HITRUST security regulations. Users under 13 are not permitted. For support, the company says contact form submissions should receive a response within 1–2 business days.
Pricing
Calm Health is paid software for sponsoring organizations, with custom pricing. Eligible members can use the Calm Health plan at free as part of sponsored health benefits. That is a no-additional-cost benefit for people with access, not an open free tier: the app is invitation-only, so those without an invitation cannot use the plan.
The plan includes therapy access, coaching, and mindfulness content. The service is therefore a strong fit for sponsored members seeking a mix of support, but it is not an option for someone shopping for an individually purchased mental health app.
Platforms
Calm Health is available on iPhone and Android devices and through a web browser. That combination supports both mobile use and browser access; the app’s invitation-only access still applies across platforms.
Who it's for
Choose Calm Health if your employer, health plan, physician, or care team offers it and you want structured programs, screening-informed recommendations, and mindfulness content in one sponsored service. It is not the right fit if you need independent signup, a diagnostic or treatment service, or a substitute for care from a health care provider.
Pros and cons
Pros: Programs based on CBT, DBT, and ACT offer a structured complement to mindfulness content.
Pros: Screening-informed recommendations and included therapy access, coaching, and mindfulness give sponsored members several routes to support.
Pros: Optional health-data connections and configurable integrations can connect the service with sleep data and other sponsored resources.
Cons: Invitation-only access rules out people whose employer, health plan, physician, or care team does not provide it.
Cons: It is not intended to diagnose or treat conditions or replace professional care, so people needing that care must look elsewhere for it.
Alternatives
Employee Mental Health Software is a useful starting point if you want to compare services across this category rather than choose a single sponsored program.
Consider MantraCare Corporate Wellness if a paid service with a free trial and Android, iOS, and web platforms better matches your evaluation needs. OpenUp may suit those who want a free plan or trial, or who prefer a defined three-session card at €249, paid once, with three online sessions of 25 minutes each; its employer partnership has custom pricing.
Intellect is another paid option across Android, iOS, and web, with its EAP plan requiring a demo for pricing. Choose Mindtalk for Corporates if you want to consider Cadabams Group’s corporate offering. Optum Global EAP is a paid option without a free plan, with custom pricing for its Global Employee Assistance Program.
Trijog is another paid service available on Android, iOS, and web. Oliva may appeal if you want a paid option with a published toolbox plan at €5 a month, billed at €5 per person per month, plus a €65 extra session fee.
Verdict
Calm Health is a good choice for people whose sponsor offers access and who want evidence-based program models, screening-informed recommendations, therapy access, coaching, and mindfulness together. Its main reason to choose it is that breadth within a sponsored benefit; its main reason to look elsewhere is the invitation-only gate, especially if you need independent access or clinical diagnosis and treatment.
Verdict
Calm Health brings screening, tailored recommendations, clinical programs, and mindfulness content into a sponsored-benefit service. It is not a replacement for care from a health care provider.
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