Papyrus is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide in the UK.Every year over 1600 young people take their own lives in the UK. Many thousands more contemplate suicide, many harm themselves or suffer alone,afraid to speak openly about how they are feeling.
Papyrus exists to give young people hope and to prevent young suicide.We draw from the experience of many who have been touch personally by suicide across the UK and speak on their behalf in our campaigns and in our endeavour to save young lives.
We provide confidential support and advice to young people and anyone worried about a young person via our national helpline ,HOPELineUK,including text and email services. We engage with communities and train individual groups .We campaign and influence national policy .