Our Mission

BreakDown STL empowers teens to make positive choices regarding sex, relationships, drugs, alcohol, self-harm, bullying and suicide through a variety of formats by providing preventative health education.

Who We Are

BreakDown STL is dedicated to reversing damaging cultural health epidemics affecting our youth. Executive Director Jenna Imergoot formed the first BreakDown STL team in 2006. The team now reaches approximately 10,800 teens each year.

Using proven communications methods, BreakDown STL educates, entertains, challenges and inspires students to make healthy choices regarding drugs, alcohol, relationships, sex and bullying. By integrating dance, drama, motivational speaking and multimedia into high energy presentations suitable for schools, as well as church and community groups, BreakDown STL empowers and encourages even the most skeptical teen to value themselves and their long-term physical and mental health.

History

Originating in Arizona, by Aimee Dobbins, BreakDown is now an international organization comprised of 6 chapters in the US and teams in 12 countries around the world. BreakDown STL, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, was developed in 2006 by Executive Director, Jenna Imergoot. Performing every month in middle schools and high schools throughout the STL metro area reaching teens through multi-media performances. Consisting of high school and college students who have decided to take a stand and live a life of sexual integrity, BreakDown STL reaches thousands of students each month during the school year as well as reaching teens in churches, youth groups and civic organizations throughout the calendar year.