Information for Teachers

Thank you so much for your support of our GEM Art Contest for Mental Health. Please encourage your students to participate, and please make sure these dates are in your calendar:

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October 10, 2026 - Contest Guidelines Posted

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January 13, 2027 - Deadline for Entries

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February 28, 2027 - Awards Ceremony

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*The student or their representative must be present to win
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If you would like one of our certified trainers to talk with your students about suicide prevention and/or the art contest, please contact us at gemprojectdayton@gmail.com. Thank you for your support of our mission of reducing youth suicide.