NCS | PAPYRUS HOPEline: Preventing Suicide in Young People

We have officially changed our name to the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society!

Information for members

As of the 15th of May 2023, we have officially changed our name to the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Our new and improved website is coming soon!

"[PAPYRUS](https://www.papyrus-uk.org) exists to give young people hope and to prevent young suicide."

They do this by:

- Provide confidential help and advice to young people and anyone worried about a young person

- Help others to prevent young suicide by working with and training professionals

- Campaign and influence national policy

One of the things PAPYRUS provides is a national helpline, HOPELineUK. PAPYRUS have confirmed with the National Counselling Society that members can contact HOPELineUK for their own support and guidance on working with a suicidal person or as a debrief after a difficult conversation.

The phone number to call is 0800 068 41 41

The service is also there to provide confidential support and advice to young people and anyone worried about a young person.

The helpline includes text and email services, staffed by a team of mental health professionals who provide practical help and advice to vulnerable young people and to those concerned about any young person who may be at risk of suicide.

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