Papyrus provides direct support to staff wanting to prevent young suicide through advice via their helpline, email and SMS service.
Papyrus also works with a wide range of organisations from schools to transport organisations and offer training to support staff in suicide awareness, alertness, and intervention skills. Papyrus provides a direct helpline for young people with suicidal feelings, using a positive, wellbeing approach to give them hope.
Contact details
- Telephone: 0800 068 41 41
- Hours of service: Mon-Fri 10am to 10pm; Weekends & Bank Holidays 2pm to 5pm.
- Website: Papyrus
Helpline Advice
When a member of staff calls Papyrus they will be able to access direct help through trained professionals who give non-judgmental support, practical advice and information to anyone concerned that a young person they know may be at risk of suicide, including professionals e.g. teachers, probation workers, doctors, nurses, youth workers, etc.
Service Hours
If the helpline is busy or if you need to call outside the opening hours you can leave a message on the answer phone and an adviser will get back to you as soon as possible during opening hours.
Papyrus is free to call from BT landlines, other networks and mobiles may vary. Your call will not appear on your itemised BT telephone bill.
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