What is Olli Chat?
Olli Chat is a free chatting service by Richmond Foundation operating 24/7, allowing its users to chat with professionals and get the help they need.
Who will you be chatting with?
If you don’t feel comfortable speaking to someone face-to-face, you can chat with one of their mental wellbeing support team. The team is made up of psychology graduates with extensive training provided by Richmond as well as training in Mental Health First Aid. Moreover, they operate under the supervision of a Richmond psychotherapist.
Did you know?
- Since the launch of Olli Chat, a total of 3,214 individuals reached out to Richmond Foundation.
- Women reach out for support more than men. That being said, there seems to be an increase in men reaching out for support.
- Diverse age groups reach out for support. The chat is utilized more by younger individuals ranging from 15-35 years old.
- The main presenting issues: anxiety, depression, loneliness, relationship difficulties, suicidal thoughts, along other mental health concerns.
- Suicidal thoughts and relationship difficulties have been on the increase the past 4 months.
Olliversary at the University
Representatives from the Richmond Foundation will be at the University to celebrate one year of Olli Chat and to provide students with more information about the service and answer any questions they may have.
The event will take place on May 20th, from 10:00 to 14:30 and will include a number of workshops focusing on Mental Health and Sports, Mental Health and Rest, and Mental Health and Nutrition.