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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Let’s Talk: So You Think You Know about Vaping?

Let’s Talk: So You Think You Know about Vaping?

Jun 21, 9:00am

HUSD District Office 6901 E Panther Path, Room 122, Prescott Valley Map

Registration is required for this free event.
Register now with these easy options.
• Call (928) 708-0100
• Email info@matforceaz.org
• Visit qrco.de/bfzmE5

Even in today’s regulated market, there continues to be a lot of confusion and misinformation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping. Join us for a brief presentation that will
help clarify this trend attracting our youth.

• Review a brief history of the e-cigarette market, highlighting surprising gaps in regulation
• Hear about the physical and mental health concerns for both nicotine and marijuana vaping
• Learn about what youth are being exposed to through vape culture and youth use trends
• Discover simple ways to talk to youth about the harms of vaping and resources to help them quit
• See what parents and caregivers should look for in a child’s room with an interactive display of vapes and other items
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What is Stress and How to Manage It in a Healthy Way

What is Stress and How to Manage It in a Healthy Way

Jun 26, 11:00am - Jun 26, 12:00pm

Free virtual presentations focused on building healthier communities.

Register here: qrco.de/bfulwu
OR
Use the QR code

What is Stress and How to Manage It in a Healthy Way

Presented by Tom Benson

Scientists and medical researchers have established beyond doubt that persistent stress can poison our overall health. This presentation provides evidence-based strategies to manage both day-to-day and chronic stress.

“The perceived level of psychological stress has risen dramatically across the globe due to a combination of events. The consequences of this broadscale increase in stress are only beginning to be appreciated, but evidence suggests that we are facing a second pandemic of mood and anxiety disorders.” - Huda Akil; Eric J. Nestler
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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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Words Matter

Words Matter

Jul 17, 11:00am - Jul 17, 12:00pm

Free virtual presentations focused on building healthier communities.

Register here: qrco.de/bfzXsv
OR
Use the QR code

Words Matter

Presented by Jamal Givens, LPKNC President/CEO

Words Matter is an interactive educational presentation designed to empower community members by highlighting the impact of language on mental health, relationships, and school culture. Participants will explore the effects of microaggressions, harmful language, and stereotypes.

The workshop encourages respectful communication, emotional intelligence, and peer support. Featuring video discussions, real-life stories, and group activities, the presentation aims to build empathy and create a more inclusive environment where every word counts.
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From Inmate to Citizen

From Inmate to Citizen

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

To register go to, tinyurl.com/5n8cfxse 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.