Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide and HopeLine 24/7 are no longer operating after going into administration. The charity has worked to prevent young suicide and support young people, parents and professionals across the UK for almost 30 years, helping thousands of people in need during that time.
If you’re worried about a young person, please remember there are still a range of specialist mental health and emotional wellbeing services available locally and nationally:
Mental health support in Tameside
Support for anyone worried about a child.
Free, confidential online and app-based support where young people can chat to a professional. www.kooth.com
Community Hive Support, information, guidance and training for young people aged 8 to 18 living in Tameside. www.togsmind.org/youth-in-mind/community-hive 0161 330 9223
Greater Manchester Mental Health Rapid Response Team
Provides up to 72 hours of support for young people in crisis (referral required). www.gmmh.nhs.uk/rapid-response-team 0800 051 3253
Free and confidential mental health and wellbeing support for young people. www.42ndstreet.org.uk 0161 228 7321
Samaritans
Call 116 123 (free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) Shout Text SHOUT to 85258 (free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
NHS 111
For urgent mental health support.
Free suicide prevention training
In an emergency, call 999 or go to A&E.
