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- EIN 43-1488186
- (314) 963-7571
- 2718 S Brentwood Blvd Brentwood MO 63144-2710 USA
- www.kuto.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Hot Lines & Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, Suicide Prevention
Mission: Kuto works to prevent adolescent suicide and save lives by supporting "teens helping teens help themselves" program and services
Programs: Kuto offers practical skills to help teens and adults to become more aware and sensitive to the issues of teen stress and depression, effective coping mechanisms, crisis intervention strategies and adolescent suicide.
kuto crisis helpline - the only telephone hotline in the area staffed by trained youth volunteers, operates 365 days per year and manages over 1,100 calls each year. Telephone crisis hotlines are highly effective in reducing caller distress and de-escalating suicidal behavior and play a significant role in community support systems.
kuto peer helping - partners with established school and or community based groups to implement a peer helper presence in their community. Youth and adult sponsors participate in an activity based"peer helping" workshop of fundamental helping, prevention and intervention skills.