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.
The name, PAPYRUS, came from the original name of the charity, Parents Association the Prevention of Young Suicide. Read More
Childline is a free 24 hour counseling service for children and young people. Freephone: 0800 1111
Read MoreFor those in a suicidal crisis, Maytree offers short-term accommodation with befriending in a confidential, supportive and non-medical environment.
“I don’t really want to die but I don’t know how to live” is commonly experienced by many people in a suicidal crisis. Read More
Samaritans provides confidential emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing despair, distress or suicidal feelings call 08457 90 90 90
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The campaign against living miserably (CALM) is dedicated to reducing male suicide in the UK, which is the single biggest killer of men aged 20-49 in the UK (ONS 2012). In 2012 male suicide accounted for 77% of all suicides in the UK. Read More
Nightline is a listening, emotional support, information and supplies service, run by students for students and open at night when few other services are available. Nightline is confidential and anonymous; you don’t have to tell us anything about yourself, not even your name. Read More