KoMel Foundation · Supporting women through midlife since 2021

Menopause changes a lot.You should not have to navigate it alone.

KoMel Foundation connects women navigating perimenopause and menopause with education, mental health resources, practical support, community, and advocacy.

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The 2:55am Room

Awake at 2:55am?

Hot flash. Night sweat. Racing thoughts. Wide awake while everyone else is sleeping.

Somewhere, another woman is awake too.

The 2:55am Room is a free private live text community for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, including those awake during the night.

What We Do

Six ways we stand with women in midlife.

KoMel Foundation is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

01

Mental Health Access

Building pathways to free or affordable mental health support and educational resources for the emotional landscape of midlife.

02

Menopause Education

Accessible, evidence-based information about perimenopause, menopause, symptoms, wellness, sleep, and navigating care.

03

Cooling Relief

Developing practical cooling resources for hot flashes and temperature-related symptoms.

04

Community

Creating spaces where women connect with other women navigating similar experiences — including The 2:55am Room.

05

Workplace Support

Developing education and practical resources to support menopause-aware workplaces.

06

Advocacy

Advocating for greater understanding of menopause-related symptoms and lasting policy change.

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You Are Not Alone

Menopause touches health, sleep, work, and the quietest parts of everyday life.

It can reshape physical health and sleep. It can shift emotional wellbeing, relationships, confidence at work, and the rhythms of an ordinary day — sometimes all at once.

These are not private failings to be endured in silence. They are shared, real, and worth naming openly — across every background and every kind of life.

KoMel Library

KoMel Library

Information for the questions we were never taught to ask.

The KoMel Library brings together practical and credible resources for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Explore information about symptoms, mental health, midlife wellness, workplace support, self advocacy and finding the right care.

Our goal is simple: make it easier to understand what is happening, know what questions to ask and find resources that can help you make informed decisions throughout your menopause journey.

Workplace Advocacy

Toward workplaces that understand menopause.

KoMel is developing its approach to workplace education and practical resources, with a long-term interest in menopause-aware workplaces and policy change.

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