![Watching a small group scrimmage, Ben Lundt, St. Louis City SC goalkeeper and founder of Lundt Pro Soccer Training, shouts words of encouragement to players on Sunday, April 26 n the Lafayette grass soccer field. “The idea behind [the event] was to bring the professional soccer players closer to the community because usually people only get to see us on TV or in the stadium. [Families] actually having the opportunity to have their kids on the field with us is the most important aspect,” Ben Lundt said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_6823-1200x800.jpg)
![In celebration of winning his second straight state title in the 215 weight class, junior Carter Brown backflips before leaving the mat. Brown won his bout against junior Kobe Rhymes of North Kansas City High School by fall in just 41 seconds. "Carter does what Carter does. We expect [success] out of him and his goals are bigger than the state championship," coach Sam Ritchie said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_2784-1200x800.jpg)
A new Helpline, the St. Louis Youth Connection Hotline was recently created from a collaboration between Youth in Need and Behavioral Help Response. The program offers multiple ways for kids and teens to recieve help in times of crisis.
One option is to call in or text the Hotline, where mental health counselors are standing by to respond to each call and helps connect to appropriate services.
Another option is to go to one of the Safe Place locations around the area. Safe Place is a national outreach program that connects youth in crisis to local shelters through youth friendly, community-based businesses.
Families and youth in need can access the hotline by calling 314-628-2929 or 1-877-928-2929 or texting 4HLP to 31658.