When we entered the world of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, we accepted a lifelong responsibility to be men—not merely members. That responsibility calls us to serve our communities, uphold our principles, and remain attentive to the needs of one another. It does not diminish with age, gray hair, years in the fraternity, chapter affiliation, financial status, or level of activity. Whether you are a member of Iota Rho Chapter or another chapter, active or inactive, financial or nonfinancial, the bond and responsibility of brotherhood remain. You are still our brother, and you are not forgotten.
Life can be demanding, painful, and, at times, overwhelming. As men, we often convince ourselves that we must carry every burden silently or that asking for help is a sign of weakness. It is not! Reaching out for prayer, encouragement, conversation, professional support, or even to celebrate an accomplishment is an act of courage, wisdom, and humanity. Iota Rho Chapter is here to listen without judgment, offer brotherly encouragement, pray with you, and help connect you with appropriate resources when needed. You do not have to face grief, stress, family concerns, health challenges, professional pressures, or personal difficulties by yourself.
We also believe that brotherhood means being present during life’s joyful moments. Through the form below, you may request prayer, support, an encouraging conversation, assistance identifying helpful resources, or recognition of a significant personal, family, professional, or community milestone. We want to celebrate with you when life is good, support you when life becomes difficult, and stand with you through the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Through days of joy or years of pain, we are here for you, Brother. You do not have to carry it alone.
Whether you are facing a difficult season or celebrating a meaningful milestone, the brothers of Iota Rho Chapter are prepared to listen, encourage, pray, and help you identify appropriate resources.
Request prayer, words of encouragement, or support as you navigate a personal, family, professional, health, or spiritual concern.
Connect with a brother who is prepared to listen respectfully, offer encouragement, and help you consider an appropriate next step.
Receive assistance identifying appropriate community, professional, wellness, counseling, or crisis-support resources.
Share a personal, family, professional, educational, or community achievement so that the chapter may celebrate with you.
Please share only the information necessary for us to understand your request. Iota Rho Chapter provides prayer, encouragement, brotherly conversation, and assistance identifying appropriate resources. This form does not provide medical, psychological, legal, or emergency services.
You may complete the form above or contact one of the designated brothers below directly.
Complete the form below, and a designated member of Iota Rho Chapter will follow up using your preferred method of contact.
Important: This page and its request form are not monitored 24 hours a day and are not substitutes for professional or emergency care. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, experiencing a life-threatening emergency, or requires immediate police, fire, or medical assistance, call 911 immediately. For mental-health concerns, suicidal thoughts, substance-use challenges, emotional distress, or crisis support, call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and a trained crisis counselor
Every year, more than 40 million Americans struggle with mental illness. African American men are as likely as anyone else to have mental illness, but they are less likely to get help.
Depression and other mental illness can be deadly if left untreated. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among African Americans 15 to 24 years old.
Untreated mental illness can also make African American men more vulnerable to substance abuse, homelessness, incarceration, and homicide.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and NIMHD have launched Brother, You’re on My Mind: Changing the National Dialogue Regarding Mental Health Among African American Men, an initiative to help start conversations about mental health.
This initiative has two major goals:
Goal 1: To collaborate on efforts to educate Omega members, their families, and related communities on the effects of depression and stress.
Goal 2: To communicate the importance of seeking help for mental health problems and to encourage affected individuals to get information from their health care providers and others in order to obtain appropriate treatment
