Events

MATFORCE is committed to bringing education and awareness about substance use issues to our community. Our calendar of events lists presentations and activities open to the community.

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Understanding Substance Abuse: Stages of Progression and Key Indicators

Understanding Substance Abuse: Stages of Progression and Key Indicators

Jan 23, 11:00am - Jan 23, 12:00pm

Free virtual presentations focused on building healthier communities.

Register here: tinyurl.com/bdejdfm8
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Understanding Substance Abuse: Stages of Progression and Key Indicators

Presented by Doug Dolan

Doug provides a comprehensive overview of substance abuse, exploring its stages of progression and the critical signs to watch for at each phase. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how substance use develops over time, the impact it can have on individuals and communities, and how to recognize early warning signs.
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Effective Treatment Strategies: Identifying Gaps in Current Programs

Effective Treatment Strategies: Identifying Gaps in Current Programs

Feb 27, 11:00am - Feb 27, 12:00pm

Free virtual presentations focused on building healthier communities.

Register here: tinyurl.com/yj4wbmzh
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Use the QR code

Effective Treatment Strategies: Identifying Gaps in Current Programs

Presented Doug Dolan

Exploring key elements of effective treatment for substance abuse, Doug will highlight the best practices that lead to successful outcomes. He will also examine common shortcomings in many treatment programs, offering critical insights into areas where they often fail to meet the needs of individuals. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to enhance treatment efficacy and improve support for those in recovery.
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Community Coach Training

Community Coach Training

Mar 15, 9:00am - Mar 15, 12:00pm

8056 E Valley Rd, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314-8497, United States Map

Let's come together to help individuals return home successfully. Free registration is required: info@YavapaiReentryProject.org or (928) 925-4433.

Be a part of making your community a better place for everyone! Become a Community Coach today through our proven successful mentoring program. Volunteer coaches help build and
strengthen our communities while giving formerly incarcerated individuals the opportunity

• for community support
• to create hope for their future
• to restore and rebuild their lives

Receive free training to learn needed skills for working one-on-one in helping provide referrals, emotional support, and resources for former inmates. No experience, prior qualifications, or
education is needed. All that is needed is the desire to help!
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From Inmate to Citizen

From Inmate to Citizen

Mar 26, 5:30pm - Mar 26, 7:00pm

To register go to, qrco.de/bfgqzs or for more information contact
info@YavapaiReentryProject.org or (928) 925-4433 or go to yavapaireentryproject.org/events-news.

Do you have a loved one who is incarcerated? Incarceration affects the incarcerated individual and their loved ones after release.

Learn about:
~ Difficulties people experience transitioning from prison into the community
~ The different thinking and processing skills between someone who is incarcerated and someone who is not
~ Identify differences in prison culture and daily life
~ Increase awareness about generational trauma
~ Keys to successful reintegration
~ How to communicate with returning individuals
~ How we, as a community, can help individuals return home successfully

Registration is required to attend.

To register go to, qrco.de/bfgqzs, or for more information contact
info@YavapaiReentryProject.org or (928) 925-4433 or go to yavapaireentryproject.org/events-news.
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Community Coach Training

Community Coach Training

Jul 12, 9:00am - Jul 12, 12:00pm

8056 E Valley Rd, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314-8497, United States Map

Let's come together to help individuals return home successfully. Free registration is required: info@YavapaiReentryProject.org or (928) 925-4433.

Be a part of making your community a better place for everyone! Become a Community Coach today through our proven successful mentoring program. Volunteer coaches help build and
strengthen our communities while giving formerly incarcerated individuals the opportunity

• for community support
• to create hope for their future
• to restore and rebuild their lives

Receive free training to learn needed skills for working one-on-one in helping provide referrals, emotional support, and resources for former inmates. No experience, prior qualifications, or
education is needed. All that is needed is the desire to help!
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From Inmate to Citizen

From Inmate to Citizen

Aug 13, 5:30pm - Aug 13, 7:00pm

To register go to, qrco.de/bfgqzs or for more information contact
info@YavapaiReentryProject.org or (928) 925-4433 or go to yavapaireentryproject.org/events-news.

Do you have a loved one who is incarcerated? Incarceration affects the incarcerated individual and their loved ones after release.

Learn about:
~ Difficulties people experience transitioning from prison into the community
~ The different thinking and processing skills between someone who is incarcerated and someone who is not
~ Identify differences in prison culture and daily life
~ Increase awareness about generational trauma
~ Keys to successful reintegration
~ How to communicate with returning individuals
~ How we, as a community, can help individuals return home successfully

Registration is required to attend.
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AZ Drug Summit 2025

AZ Drug Summit 2025

Sep 3, 8:00am - Sep 3, 4:00pm

Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa

Change begins when we work together. The Arizona Drug Summit is Arizona’s opportunity for learning, networking, and creating partnerships that will change lives. We encourage you to join us and become part of the solution to reduce substance use disorders, overdoses and death in our state.

Visit AZDrugSummit.org for more information.

Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, AZ
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Community Coach Training

Community Coach Training

Oct 18, 9:00am - Oct 18, 12:00pm

8056 E Valley Rd, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314-8497, United States Map

Let's come together to help individuals return home successfully. Free registration is required: info@YavapaiReentryProject.org or (928) 925-4433.

Be a part of making your community a better place for everyone! Become a Community Coach today through our proven successful mentoring program. Volunteer coaches help build and
strengthen our communities while giving formerly incarcerated individuals the opportunity

• for community support
• to create hope for their future
• to restore and rebuild their lives

Receive free training to learn needed skills for working one-on-one in helping provide referrals, emotional support, and resources for former inmates. No experience, prior qualifications, or
education is needed. All that is needed is the desire to help!
... See MoreSee Less

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MATFORCE strives to work together to build healthier communities in Yavapai County and across Arizona.