Resources for Youth
Whether it has been a bad day, or you just need someone to listen, reach out now. Talk or text 24/7 with these resources designed to support youth.
Talk to someone now. Dial 9-8-8 to speak with a confidential, trained crisis counselor.
MATFORCE resources
Need Help Getting Real Facts?
There is a lot of information out there about drugs and alcohol. Some of it might seem confusing with mixed messages.
LearnMoreAZ.org is designed to give you solid research so that you can answer those questions for yourself.
Connect with others
YAVAPAI COUNTY YOUTH COUNCIL
Hey, Yavapai County teens!
Join a youth group that is making a difference in their community.
Have you heard of YC2? It’s a youth group that does a lot of things for teens. It’s fun, you’re making a difference in your community, and it looks good on college applications.
Plus, you earn scholarships and service hours!
You just need to be 13 or older to join. Text Ivy at 928-350-5647 and she’ll give you more info.
stay engaged
Yavapai County Youth Contests
2026 #StayHealthy Youth Essay Contest
Open to all Yavapai County high school students (Grades 9–12)!
Do you have something to say about healthy choices, peer pressure, or the realities teens face today? MATFORCE invites high school students across Yavapai County to share their voice through the 2026 #StayHealthy Essay Contest—for a chance to earn cash prizes, be recognized in the community, and have your work featured in official MATFORCE materials.
Prizes
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $100
Honorable Mention (up to 5 students): $50 each
Deadline
Friday, March 13, 2026
How to Submit
To be eligible, students must submit:
✅ Completed essay
✅ Contest cover sheet with student information (required)
✅ Parent signature required if the student is under 18
Submit by email or mail by March 13, 2026:
- Email: info@matforceaz.org (Google Docs, Word, or PDF accepted)
- Mail: MATFORCE, 7749 E. Florentine Road, Suite A, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
2026 Youth Poster Contest:
Stand With Me, Be Drug Free
Open to all Yavapai County youth ages 5–18
MATFORCE invites Yavapai County youth to participate in our 2026 Poster Contest by creating an original anti-drug poster that encourages others to be drug free. This is a fun and meaningful way for kids and teens to share their creativity while supporting healthy, drug-free choices.
Two grand prizes of $500 each are available—plus age-category prizes and honorable mentions. Lots of chances to win!
Deadline
Friday, March 27, 2026
All poster submissions must be received by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office or MATFORCE by the deadline. Posters received after this time will not be eligible.
How to Submit
Posters may be submitted:
Directly to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (for a list of substations, visit ycsoaz.gov), or
Mailed to MATFORCE:
7749 E. Florentine Road, Suite A, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314- Emailed to: info@matforceaz.org
Past “Stand With Me, Be Drug Free” Youth Video Contests
Watch these winning videos to learn the many ways youth are speaking out against drug and alcohol abuse and choosing to live healthier lives.
DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for persons seeking information for themselves or for someone else. MATFORCE does not make specific recommendations or endorsements regarding any of the resources.