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If you or a young person you care for is facing a crisis situation, one of these youth friendly responders may be of help:

CIT (Crisis Intervention Trained) Officer: 911

Request the dispatcher send a CIT officer to assist with any emergency situation.  CIT officers have special training to manage emotionally charged and behavioral health situations.

KUTO, Kids Under Twenty-One Crisis Helpline: (314/888)644-5886

24/7/365 confidential hotline for support and help problem solving or accessing resources. Youth friendly Sunday – Thursday: 4 pm to 10 pm / Friday – Saturday: 4 pm to midnight; adult staffed all other hours.  

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

24/7/365 crisis support and resources, calls are regionally managed by Behavioral Health Response and Provident Crisis Hotline

Youth Connection Helpline: (844)985-8282 or text BHEARD to 31658

24/7/365.  Offers multiple access points for children, teens and families in crisis to quickly connect to much needed resources and crisis services.