REACH

OLLIE’s REACH is a compassionate and practical suicide prevention talk designed to help you feel more confident to reach in when someone may be struggling and respond with care, clarity and hope. This talk introduces a clear, memorable framework, REACH, that supports everyday conversations about suicide in a way that is safe, human and grounded in real life.

It’s suitable for all ages from 17yrs and especially useful for parents and carers, schools, universities, workplaces, community groups and organisations who want to build understanding without overwhelm.

REACH stands for:

Ready to respond

Engage with care

Ask directly

Connect to support

Hope and Recovery

The talk is designed as a doorway into suicide prevention. It explores the difference between mental health and mental illness, the complexities surrounding suicidal ideation, and the communities who may be at increased risk. The session aims to reduce the stigma and fear around having difficult conversations, encourage the use of compassionate and supportive language and empower people to take small but meaningful actions when you notice someone may be struggling.

You can watch OLLIE’s REACH now, or book a live online session delivered by Maria Nastri and Jo Cakmak, including a 15-minute Q&A.

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Talk explores:

  • what can lead people to thoughts of suicide  

  • practical ways to reach in and support someone you may be concerned about 

  • how to ask about suicide safely, directly and without judgement – words can open doors, or close them 

Attendees will:

  • feel more confident to recognise when someone may be struggling 

  • understand how to respond with empathy and care 

  • know how to ask direct questions safely 

  • be clearer about where and how to connect someone to support 

  • leave with a strong message of hope and shared responsibility 

Info about the event

  • Duration: 1 hour (The live talks include a 15 min Q&A)

  • Delivery: Watch this talk for free using the download button above, or book a live online or in-person session.

  • Qualification: Certificate of Attendance available for in-person sessions

  • Age requirement: 17yrs +

Cost

  • Live online tickets: choose a £5 or £10 donation.

Housekeeping:

Whilst every effort is be made to discuss these topics sensitively and ethically, the subject matter could potentially cause you distress. Please consider if you currently feel ready to attend this talk. By attending the event, you agree that you understand that this is a talk (not therapy) and you feel ready to learn more.

We value and appreciate our incredibly diverse audiences who always come with a range of opinions, emotions, experiences and knowledge. To ensure that our online environment remains supportive, we work hard to provide a respectful environment, sensitive to the range of views in the room.

Here at OLLIE, we understand that sometimes you may prefer to join our session anonymously and that’s fine by us. You are more than welcome to have your camera off and audio muted throughout, freeing you up to move around, eat or simply relax whilst we guide you through the session.

If you book a ticket and then are unexpectedly unable to attend this event, even at the very last minute, please do let us know before the session, either by returning to the eventbrite link in your confirmation email or by emailing contactus@theolliefoundation.org.

Should the attendance on the session you join be very low, we will give you the option to transfer onto the next available session available should you prefer.

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