Kids Under Twenty One-Kuto

Kids Under Twenty One (KUTO) is a youth-focused organization based in St. Louis, Missouri, dedicated to preventing suicide and providing support for young people in crisis. Their services include a crisis helpline staffed by trained youth volunteers, community outreach and education programs, peer helper teams, and support for survivors of completed suicide. KUTO's unique peer-to-peer approach emphasizes teens helping teens help themselves, offering resources and referrals to those struggling with thoughts of suicide and opportunities for volunteering.

In recent years, the alarming increase in suicide rates among young people has prompted a call for action from parents, educators, clinicians, and politicians. KUTO aims to address this mental health crisis by identifying vulnerable individuals, teaching effective stress management techniques, and providing early intervention starting from elementary grades. Experts suggest that factors such as the impact of social media and constant connectivity contribute to the rise in suicide attempts, making organizations like KUTO crucial in providing support and prevention strategies for adolescents and young adults.

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