National confidential helpline
If you are a young person at risk of suicide or are worried about a young person at risk of suicide:
HOPELineUK 0800 068 41 41. (You do not have to give your name or whereabouts).
Mon-Fri 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Weekends 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
PAPYRUS was founded in 1997 by Jean Kerr, a mother from Lancashire. She and a small group of parents who had each lost a child to suicide were convinced that that many young suicides are preventable.
PAPYRUS membership is open to all who share the belief that young suicide is often preventable.
WHAT WE DO
- Reduce Stigma associated with suicide - through 'suicideTALK'
- Increase Awareness of young suicide and how to help prevent it
- Provide services (e.g. HOPELineUK; SMS and email support; Training such as ASIST; online
- information; professional advice)
- Campaign as a UK charity to prevent young suicide
- Listen and Learn - supporting/disseminating research/knowledge
- Contribute to local, regional and national suicide prevention strategic action
Address:
Lineva House, 28-32 Milner Street, WARRINGTON, Cheshire, WA5 1AD
Telephone:
01925 572444/ SMS: 07786 209697