PAPYRUS — HOPELINE247
Mental Health & Addictions · Charity/Voluntary Organisation · National service
Free 24/7 confidential suicide prevention helpline for people under 35 and anyone concerned about a young person.
PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 is a free, confidential suicide prevention service for anyone under 35 in the UK with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person. The phone line on 0800 068 4141 is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Trained suicide prevention advisers also reply by text to 88247, by email and by webchat when available; text and email responses can take up to 24 hours. Calls do not appear on phone bills.
Contact
Phone: 0800 068 4141
Website: https://www.papyrus-uk.org
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Address: Bankside 2, Crosfield Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1UP, WA1 1UP
Opening hours: 24/7, 365 days a year including bank holidays
Who it's for
Who they help: Young people under 35 with suicidal thoughts; concerned family, friends and professionals
Eligibility: Anyone under 35 experiencing suicidal thoughts, or anyone concerned about a young person under 35
Not suitable for: There are no restrictions — anyone can use this helpline.
Information last verified June 2026. Printed from https://www.socialprescriber.co.uk/charities/papyrus-hopeline247