Mental health is highly prevalent globally and the post conflict zone been the most affected. Despite progress in some countries, people with mental illnesses often experience severe human rights violations, discrimination, and stigma which emphasizes the need to shift from hospital-based care to community-based care. Community based care engage the community in the care of the mentally ill patients and increase their awareness level through sensitization done by the health worker which helps to reduce stigma and discrimination of mentally ill people in the society. Community involvement in the care also helps to assist mentally ill patients’ ability to develop a positive identity, self‐manage the illness, and pursue personally valued social roles. The study aims to describe the experiences of community mental health care providers on providing community-based mental health services in Borama, Somaliland. A descriptive qualitative study was conducted. Data were collected from community mental health workers in Somaliland through focus group discussion of 5-11 members in each focus group. Data were analyse inductively using content analysis. Three categories were identified: Bridging the gap of mental health in the community, working in a strangled situation, and Being Benevolence. Community mental health care providers’ role described as managing mentally ill patients, building trust, and impacting knowledge in the community including the obstacles in providing care and their selflessness towards their patients were discussed. The study highlighted the importance of CMHWKs working with the community shifting from hospital based mental healthcare to community base care and the need for support from governments, stake holders and by the community.