Hope for Life
Alpha Nu Omega, Inc. National Cause
"Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers."
3 John 1:2 (KJV)
In 2005, the ANΩ 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.
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In 2006, Visionary Founder experienced the loss of one of her children due to suicide. 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, ANΩ selected Mental Health as the primary cause of its organization.
In 2011, the National Board adopted Hope for Life as the name of the Mental Health Cause. In support of Alpha Nu Omega's purpose to "minister to the needs of the whole person," the organization's National Cause is Mental Health. While mental health covers many areas, ANΩ is particularly focused on the area of depression.
As rates of depression and suicide rise, ANΩ will work as an advocate for mental health and connect people across the country to the resources they need to become whole.
If you are struggling with depression or thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK.
"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
Philippians 4:7-8 (KJV)