The OLLIE Foundation – One Life Lost Is Enough – Autumn Newsletter
Below is a few of the headlines from the Ollie Foundation Autumn newsletter.
Safer Prescribing Initiative
The OLLIE Foundation has developed a Safer Prescribing Initiative, useful for safeguarding teens and young adults if they are using or intending to use antidepressants, or any other drug that lists suicidal thoughts as a potential side-effect, ensuring their wellbeing throughout the medication journey. The Prescription Safe Plan is available in 16 different languages. Please see poster/newsletter attached.
Free events coming up
We have now added Pilates to our well-being offer as we know how important movement is and how many people struggle to leave the house or have funds to pay for such classes.
We also run Mindful Art Classes every fortnight.
Here is the link to our classes, please share them with anyone who may wish to attend!
On the 10th of December Join us online from 7pm for an Important Online Talk with Autistic Advocate, Lisa Morgan as we explore Autism and Suicide Risk and Intervention - Lisa Morgan brings extensive expertise in this area. Amongst crucial considerations, Lisa will share ideas around communication and its impact on assessment and how some language can cause unintentional harm. Her insights will be invaluable for understanding the unique factors impacting autistic teens. Lisa aims for delegates to leave the session better informed about how to provide truly, meaningful support for autistic teens using language that de-escalates rather than activates. Reserve your seat here: Calendar
Assist – March 2025
We are excited to be offering another ASIST training in 2025 which is open to the public and professionals. This 2-day training, featuring reflection and roleplay, empowers you to guide vulnerable individuals toward essential support. The course builds confidence and skills that can truly save lives and is available at a subsidised cost.
WHEN: 20th + 21st March 2025WHERE: Harpenden, Hertfordshire Spaces are limited so please do register in advance if interested.
Register now: ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Helping students transition with confidence: New sessions for schools
We’re pleased to announce funding for Hertfordshire Schools to access valuable student workshops:
Transition into University: This 90-minute workshop teachers stress-management and well-being skills for independent living. Covering stress biology, changes in duty of care, and medication risks, it helps students create wellness plans and identify supportive adults.
Transition into Secondary School: Transition to Secondary School: Aimed at Year 6, this session uses goal-setting to help students build resilience, problem-solving skills, and confidence. Teachers also participate to ensure lasting impact. Transition to Secondary School: Aimed at Year 6, this session uses goal-setting to help students build resilience, problem-solving skills, and confidence. Teachers also participate to ensure lasting impact.
If you are interested, please email contactus@theolliefoundation.org
Schools Bursary: Free Suicide Prevention Training for Schools Affected by Loss
At OLLIE, we understand how profoundly the loss of a student, parent, or colleague to suicide can affect an entire school community. In partnership with Tooled Up Education, we offer a free, downloadable Sudden Death Guidance resource, and we’re proud to now be able to extend our support to schools and universities impacted by suicide. Our sessions (valued at £950) equip educators and staff with practical tools and insights, fostering understanding around suicide, building supportive environments, and empowering communities to help prevent future tragedies. Through this initiative, we aim to give schools the resources they need to support one another in times of grief and beyond. Please get contact with us to find out more: contactus@theolliefoundation.org.