Suicide is the leading cause of death among young people under 35 in the UK. It’s a heartbreaking reality, but PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is working tirelessly to change that.
PAPYRUS provides life-saving support, education, and advocacy to help young people in crisis. Their HOPELINE247 service offers confidential advice to those struggling with suicidal thoughts, as well as guidance for concerned friends, family members, and professionals.
Right now, mental health support is more crucial than ever. Whether through fundraising, volunteering, or simply spreading awareness, we can all play a role in breaking the stigma and offering hope.
For the first time in 28 years, PAPYRUS has launched an emergency appeal to keep HOPELINE247 running through the night. Without urgent support, they may be forced to cut back services—a devastating blow to both their dedicated team and the young people who rely on them.
🚨 Every 3 minutes, a young person reaches out to HOPELINE247. These calls and messages often come during their darkest hours, especially at night when other services may not be available.
Since extending HOPELINE247 to a 24/7 service last year, demand has surged. In 2024 alone, they had 12,000 life-saving interactions during the night and saw a 66% increase in the number of young people seeking help through their webchat service. These numbers tell you how vital their work is.
PAPYRUS’ Chief Executive, Ged Flynn, said: “Nothing is more important in life than keeping our children and young people safe. We are here every minute of every hour, 365 days of the year, giving hope to those who are struggling with thoughts of suicide.
“We are only able to do this thanks to the incredible generosity of the public. Quite simply, donations and fundraising underpin everything we do. Regrettably, an unforeseen reduction in the voluntary revenue we receive means we are now facing real challenges in the way we deliver our vital services.”
