Hope for Life - Our Mental Health Cause
In 2005, the ANQ National Convention & Leadership Conference was held in Virginia Beach, VA. During a grand session, National President Emeritus Curtis M. Brown presented about the rise of suicide and depression on college campuses. He challenged the Alpha Nu Omega family to develop a plan which could counteract the issue on our campuses and in our communities. The challenge required an organizational assessment of our capability in addressing the issue. In 2006, Visionary Founder experienced the loss of one of her children due to mental health issues. Out of this loss, the Campaign 4 Peace of Mind, Inc. was birthed. Alpha Nu Omega, at that time, became a foundational supporter of this campaign. In 2010, under the leadership of Visionary Founder Russell, ANQ selected Mental Health as the primary cause of its organization. As a family, we have been charged to take on this cause and to promote healthy living: spirit, soul, and body. In 2011, the National Board adopted Hope for Life as the name of the Mental Health cause. Chapter involvement is directed by the National Cause Leadership Team which consists of members who are mental health professionals or have been personally affected by this issue.
Mental Health Scriptures: 3 John 1:2 & Philippians 4:7-8
Mental Health Scriptures: 3 John 1:2 & Philippians 4:7-8
Mental Health Organizations
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - www.nami.org
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - www.nimh.nih.gov
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - www.nimh.nih.gov