Closure of Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide
Suicide prevention charity Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide has entered administration. Its services, including HopeLine247, are no longer operating.
Alternative help and support
Helplines
• Samaritans (24/7 phone support): Call 116 123
• Shout (24/7 text support): Text SHOUT to 85258
• NHS 111 (24/7 telephone support): Call 111 and select option 2.
• Childline (24/7 phone support): 0800 1111
In an emergency, call 999 or go to A&E.
Websites and services
• Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Suicide prevention charity providing practical advice and support including helpline open 5pm – midnight.
• Young Minds
Information, advice and crisis support resources for children, young people and families.
• Invictus Wellbeing
West Yorkshire mental health charity offering services to children and young people.
• West Yorkshire and Barnsley Night OWLS
Confidential support line for children, young people, their parents and carers who live in Bradford, Leeds, Calderdale, Kirklees, Wakefield and Barnsley. Open 8pm – 8am every day on freephone 0800 1488 244, by text 079843 76950 or chat online.
• WF I CAN
An online resource for children and young people in Wakefield.
• Kooth
Free, anonymous online mental health and wellbeing service for young people aged 10-25. Available 24/7, 365 days a year. Live chat available Monday – Friday 12pm – 10pm, Saturday – Sunday 6pm – 10pm.
• The Hub of Hope
Accessible information in an easy search to find local services supporting in your area, download the app or access via computer.
• West Yorkshire suicide prevention page
