08/09/2026
To every young person who may be frightened by today’s news ; PLEASE hold on 🛟
Today we heard the incredibly sad news that PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de has gone into administration, meaning the loss of HOPELINE247.
Our thoughts are with everyone at PAPYRUS, their staff, volunteers, supporters and, most importantly, the young people and families who have relied upon their support.
We know that for some young people, hearing that a service they trusted is no longer there may feel frightening or even devastating.
Please know that you have not been abandoned. There is still help. Please reach out.
For many months, quietly behind the scenes, EPiC HOPE has been developing our Youth Harbour, a safe, non-clinical place for young people aged 10–19 experiencing mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts.
We weren’t planning to talk about it quite yet. But today feels like an important day to say;
Help is coming. And we want young people to help us build it.
We don’t want to design a service for young people without young people. We want to hear from 10–19 year olds, parents and carers, teachers, colleges and those who support young people, so that the Youth Harbour is shaped around what young people actually need when life becomes unbearable.
If you are a young person reading this and today’s news has left you worried about where you can turn, please stay. Please tell somebody how you are feeling.
Right now you can~
💜 Call Samaritans – 116 123, free, 24/7
💜 Text SHOUT to 85258, free, 24/7
💜 Call Childline – 0800 1111, free, 24/7
💜 Call NHS 111 for urgent mental health support
💜 If you or somebody else is in immediate danger, call 999
💜 Call EPiC HOPE - 07483 186351
And please keep watching this space for the EPiC HOPE Youth Harbour.
If you’re aged 10–19 and would like your voice to help shape it, or you’re a parent, carer, teacher, tutor or professional who wants to be involved in our co-design work, please get in touch with us.
Today reminds all of us why su***de prevention services matter so deeply.
To everyone who has been part of PAPYRUS and HOPELINE247 ~ thank you for every conversation, every person you stood beside, and every life you helped to keep safe.
And to the 3 Dads Walking We will always remember Beth, Emily, and Sophie 💜💜💜
***dePrevention fans
