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.
Words Matter
Free virtual presentations focused on building healthier communities.
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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.... See MoreSee Less
From Inmate to Citizen
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.... See MoreSee Less
AZ Drug Summit 2025
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... See MoreSee Less
Community Coach Training
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
MATFORCE strives to work together to build healthier communities in Yavapai County and across Arizona.