PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide

Address: Unit 1, Lineva House, 28-32 Milner St,, Unit 1, Lineva House, 28-32 Milner St,, WA5 1AD, United Kingdom
Tel: 0800 068 4141 (helpline number)
Email: admin@papyrus-uk.org
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Specialist areas of work and services:
  • Depression
  • Self harm/suicide

Description:
PAPYRUS are the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide (under 35).

Experience, Background and Services:
What is PAPYRUS HOPELINEUK?
HOPELINEUK advisers want to work with you to understand why these thoughts of suicide might be present. They also want to provide you with a safe space to talk through anything happening in your life that could be impacting on your or anyone else’s ability to stay safe.

For children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide
For anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide
Young People
Our advisers are all trained to help you focus on staying safe from suicide. Their training enables them to provide advice and support that may help you to move forward and stay alive.

Concerned Others
If you are concerned that a young person is feeling suicidal, advisors can support you to start a conversation about suicide and explore options of how best to support them.

Contact HOPELINEUK
If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be you can contact HOPELINEUK for confidential support and practical advice.

Call: 0800 068 4141
Text: 07860039967 or
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Opening hours:

9am – 10pm weekdays, 2pm – 10pm weekends, 2pm – 10pm bank holidays

Our Suicide Prevention Advisers are ready to support you.



Who can PAPYRUS HOPELINEUK help?
Young people, children, family, parents, siblings, partners, carers, grandparents
Concerned friends: at work, in school, college, university
GPs, Nurses, teachers, school nurses, A&E staff, pastoral staff
Mental health professionals: CAMHS staff, CPNs, Psychiatrists
Education staff: teachers, lecturers, learning mentors, education social workers
Police, ambulance staff, prison staff, drug and alcohol services, probation workers


Feedback from HOPELINEUK users
“I’ve just searched online to find the service, this is the best advice I’ve had, and I’m talking about doctors and health professionals. Do you know nobody has just asked me to talk to him; it’s really strange when you think about it – so thank you.”

“Thank you for helping me – no-one has ever helped me this much before.”

“The people at HOPELINEUK are great – I feel understood.”