The National Permanent Project of Omega Phi Alpha is mental health. It was designated as such in 1971 at the National Convention in Bowling Green, Ohio. Mental Health was the choice because of its broad scope in encompassing many charitable causes. A mentally healthy individual, according to the sorority, is one who is religiously, medically, psychologically, socially, culturally, or educationally leading a rewarding life.
Every chapter is required to complete at least one project each year for mental health.
In addition, delegates at each annual convention vote on a contribution to be made to the Mental Health Association. To qualify for the National Service Award, chapters must complete at least one project for mental health during the school year. National President's Project The National President's Project is selected and announced each year by the new national president. It is our privilege to respect her wishes. Past national presidents have named nursing, ecology, heart disease, children, the elderly, the Girl Scouts of the USA, and the head injury prevention, as the National President's Project.