This component of Project G.E.M. was created to help break the cycle of high risk behavior and promote healthier lifestyles for our youth in the community.

Avoiding abusive and self-destructive relationships

Consequences of teenage drinking and driving

Facts on smoking and secondary smoke

Fetal alcohol syndrome and chemical use

Sexual harassment and healthy boundaries

STD's and teen pregnancy

•  Project G.E.M. offers community presentations and speakers that educate youth on issues and concerns on their personal well being in today's society.

•  Project G.E.M. collaborates with many community services and agencies that focus on educating youth within the area on these very important issues.

American Red Cross

BEC/Nicollet County Extension Office

BEC/Nicollet County Public Health

Blue Earth and Nicollet County Sexual Violence Resource Center

Immanuel St. Joseph's Hospital ENCARE program

 Mankato Area Smoke-Free Coalition

MN state Highway Patrol

MSU Health Department

Planned Parenthood

•  Project G.E.M.  is trained to offer a free presentation on fetal alcohol syndrome and chemical use before and during pregnancy title, "When the Bough Breaks: Pregnancy and the Legacy of Addiction."  This chemical health education program created by Minnesota Healthy Roots, A Coalition for the Prevention of Maternal Substance Abuse.