ALPHA CHI OMEGA IS COMMITTED TO PUTTING THE MENTAL HEALTH OF OUR MEMBERS FIRST.
Alpha Chi Omega strives to empower our members to engage in open dialogue about mental health and support their sisters in taking action to improve, maintain and protect their mental well-being.
Through mental health programming and awareness campaigns, Alpha Chi Omega brings attention to the importance of mental health as a daily practice. By partnering with nonprofit organizations championing mental health, we provide members with resources on mental wellness, raise awareness about common mental health issues and reduce the stigma around seeking support for a mental health challenge.
Explore Alpha Chi Omega’s educational programming, mental health initiatives, national partnerships, resources and more to support our members’ well-being.
Educational Program
Chords of harmony
The Chords of Harmony program, developed in collaboration with Active Minds, is an interactive, peer-facilitated mental health curriculum focused on developing collegiate members’ awareness of emotional well-being and creating a culture of care. The goal of the program is to provide members with tools to engage in dialogue on mental health in their chapter and campus community.
All lessons include a facilitation guide, participant guide and PowerPoint to assist collegians in leading conversations with sisters. Each lesson is designed to be facilitated as a chapter-wide workshop, chapter program or small group discussion. The lessons are adaptable and can be facilitated in any order to meet members where they are in their mental health journey.
RESOURCES
Mental health Screening
Early detection of a mental health concerns leads can lead to early intervention. Alpha Chi Omega has partnered with Aiberry to offer members access to multiple mental health screenings designed to support emotional well-being. Members are guided through a short, confidential check-in and provided a personalized mental health summary to help better understand where they are and how they’re feeling. The screenings are secure, takes just a few minutes, and are designed to help identify when additional support or resources might be helpful. Check out the FAQ to learn more about how mental health screenings can help you care for emotional health.
HELP A FRIEND IN NEED DOCUMENT
Understanding the difference between a mental health crisis and a mental health emergency is an important distinction when it comes to emotional distress. Use this document as an educational tool to help members recognize early warning signs of a mental health crisis, implement mental health crisis de-escalation techniques and determine when to escalate mental health emergencies to support services.
see the signs
This resource helps members recognize common signs of mental health concerns in themselves or others. It offers guidance on what to look for, how to approach conversations with care, and when to seek additional support—empowering a culture of awareness, empathy, and timely action.
Want to know more about how to help a sister, loved one or get support you need? This resource provides a list of organizations that support different mental health needs. You can also use these resources to locate a licensed mental health professional in your local area.
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS RESPONSE
HELP IS HERE FOR YOU
One call, text or chat can be a lifesaving step for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988) if you or a loved one is in mental health distress, a substance use emergency or suicide crisis. The Lifeline offers 24/7, free and confidential support, prevention and crisis resources from its national network of local crisis centers and trained professionals.
If you or a friend need resources to help a young person of color, text "STEVE" to 741-741 to access a culturally trained counselor or visit The Steve Fund.
If you or a friend need resources to help a person who identifies as LGBTQ, text "START" to 678-678 to access counselors trained to support LGBTQ communities or visit The Trevor Project.
AWARENESS initiatives
SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH
September is national Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. During this month, Alpha Chi Omega educates members about suicide prevention, the warning signs of suicide and how to help someone struggling with suicidal thoughts. As part of our efforts this month, we recognize World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 by remembering those affected by suicide while raising awareness about suicide prevention and emergency resources, as well as National Suicide Prevention Week (the Monday-Friday surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day) to acknowledge healing and promote seeking support for a mental health crisis.
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH (MHAM)
May is recognized annually as Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) to amplify awareness of mental health challenges, promote personal well-being and foster the emotional health of others. During MHAM, Alpha Chi Omega provides members
Mental Health Action Day
Established in 2021, Mental Health Action Day was founded to shift from awareness to action on mental health. Mental Health Action Day is recognized in the third week of May as part of MHAM. As an initiative powered by MTV Entertainment Group (MTVE), this day is dedicated to empowering individuals to advocate for their own mental well-being while supporting others taking steps to improve their emotional health. Alpha Chi Omega was spotlighted as an activation community partner for our virtual 2025 awareness efforts as part of an international movement to prioritize mental health.
PARTNERSHIPS
Active Minds – the nation’s premier nonprofit organization for young adult mental health awareness and education – partners with Alpha Chi Omega on mental health curricula and awareness initiatives aimed at creating healthy spaces for authentic conversation about emotional health. Alpha Chi Omega’s collaboration with Active Minds allows for the development of mental health tools and educational resources to foster healthy mental well-being for our members.
AIBERRY
Aiberry is an innovative mental health service provider committed to increasing access to care and enhancing early detection to achieve better well-being. Aiberry provides Alpha Chi Omega members access to self-guided mental health screenings to check in on their emotional well-being through a short assessment. The platform uses secure technology to provide a personalized mental health risk score in real-time to help members better understand their emotional state.