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
CONGRATULATIONS
to the winners of the 2024 #StayHealthy Essay Contest!
1st – 3rd Place Winners
- 1st Place Winner Toby Chang – age 17 – BASIS Prescott
- 2nd Place Winner (tied) Tashyla Wagner – age 16 – Mingus Union High School
- 2nd Place Winner (tied) Aubrey Tomlinson – age 14 – Prescott High School
- 3rd Place Winner (tied) Destiny Rose Johnson – age 17 – Camp Verde High School
- 3rd Place Winner (tied) Aiden Mezulis – age 15 – Camp Verde High School
Honorable Mentions
- Paige Culver – age 14 – Mingus Union High School
- Nariyah Thompson – age 16 – Mingus Union High School
- Amber Anaya Martinez – age 16 – Mingus Union High School
Executive Choice Awards
Ky’noe Honwytewa • Leslie Torayno • Zayden James • Taven Herrera • Emmary Bast • Angel Santos Estanislao • Vittoria Fiorillo • Preslie • Lexi Cabrera • Anna Oleden • Kayleigh Wright • Ava Worthen • Taylor Miller • Enrique Castillo-Barrias • Danielle • Khin
CONGRATULATIONS
to the winners of the 2024 #StayHealthy Poster Contest!
K – 6th Grade Grand Prize Winner
- Lucy Johnson – age 8 – Coyote Springs Elementary School
7th – 12th Grade Grand Prize Winner
- Lilly Anne Scott – Mingus Union High School
Age Group Winners
- Age 5/6 – Kara Holleman – Franklin Phonetic School
- Age 7/8 – Delilah Chacon – Mountain View Elementary School
- Age 9/10 – Damaris Noemi – Coyote Springs Elementary School
- Age 11/12 – Madalyn Patton – Mile High Middle School
- Age 13/14 – Eli Begay – Franklin Phonetic School
- Age 15/16 – Lydia Oothoudt – Yavapai Juvenile Justice Center
- Age 17/18 – Autumn Benally – Camp Verde High School
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.