KUTO serves St. Louis area young people struggling with difficult and complicated issues. Some of these people are experiencing crisis, others just need someone they can talk to who won't judge or criticize them. Relationships, health concerns, and suicidal indeation are issues KUTO volunteers are trained to handle.

KUTO youth focused programs are designed to help young people handle the stressors and pressure of their lives, to help them identify and find positive solutions to problems, and to survive the emotional challenges they face.