PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide closes as charity enters administration

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide and HopeLin24/7 has confirmed that it has ceased operating after the charity entered administration, bringing its almost 30 years of work supporting young people, families and professionals to an end.

Joint Administrators Emma Mifsud and Charles Turner of Opus Restructuring & Insolvency were appointed on 7 September 2026. The charity said its trustees and senior management had explored a range of options to secure its future, including reducing costs, changing its operating model and looking at whether services could be transferred to other organisations. However, rising demand, increased costs and a reduction in reliable funding meant the charity could no longer continue.

The closure means HOPELINE247 is no longer operating. This is particularly important for organisations, professionals and individuals who may previously have signposted young people or families to the service. Administrators have said that, where possible, alternative providers will be sought to continue some of PAPYRUS’s other services.

Anyone who needs support, or is concerned about a young person, should now use alternative services. We have brought together some of the options available nationally and locally below.

PAPYRUS administration enquiries are now being handled by Opus Restructuring & Insolvency. Further updates, including information about whether any services can be transferred to alternative providers, will be published as the administration progresses.

Read the PAPYRUS administration update

National support

• YoungMinds – Provides mental health information and advice for young people, as well as support for parents and carers who are concerned about a young person. The Parents Helpline is available on 0808 802 5544.
• The Mix – Offers free, confidential support and information for young people under 25, covering mental health, relationships, housing, money and other challenges. Support is available through its website, including counselling services.
• Samaritans – Provides confidential emotional support to anyone who is struggling or needs someone to talk to. Call 116 123 free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Shout – A free, confidential, 24/7 text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope. Text SHOUT to 85258 to start a conversation with a trained volunteer.
• NHS urgent mental health help – If you or someone you know needs urgent mental health help, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option to access specialist support.
• Childline – Free, confidential support for anyone under 19 in the UK. Young people can call 0800 1111, with the call not appearing on the phone bill, or access online support including 1-to-1 counsellor chats.
• Emergency support – If someone is in immediate danger, has seriously harmed themselves or there is an immediate risk to life, call 999 or go to A&E.

East Riding of Yorkshire

• Hull & East Yorkshire Mind – Provides mental health support for people across Hull and the East Riding, including services for children and young people, adults and families. Information about available services and how to access support can be found on its website.
• How Are You Feeling? – A local resource for children and young people in Hull and the East Riding. Its Support Finder helps young people, families and professionals find services for mental health, emotional wellbeing and other issues.
• A Mindful Solution CIC – creatServices include person-centred counselling, one-to-one wellbeing support, group sessions and youth outreach, with support tailored to individual needs.
• Healthy Minds in East Riding – East Riding Health and Wellbeing provides information, advice and links to services that can help residents look after their mental health and emotional wellbeing, including guidance on where to get further support.
• East Riding Local Offer – Brings together information about services and support available for children and young people aged 0–25 with special educational needs and disabilities, including health, wellbeing and family support.

North Lincolnshire

• North Lincolnshire Mind– Provides local mental health support and services for people across North Lincolnshire. Its services include Safe Space, which provides support for people experiencing mental health difficulties or emotional distress.
• LiveWell North Lincolnshire – An online directory bringing together local services, organisations, activities and support across North Lincolnshire. Residents can use it to find help with mental health and wellbeing, as well as wider support that may affect wellbeing.
• North Lincolnshire specialist teams and services – Provides confidential emotional wellbeing and counselling support for children and young people in North Lincolnshire. Information about the service and other specialist support is available through the North Lincolnshire Local Offer.
• North Lincolnshire Local Offer – Provides information about services available to children and young people aged 0–25 with special educational needs and disabilities and their families, including health, wellbeing and support services.