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 2025 #StayHealthy Essay Contest!
1st – 3rd Place Winners
- 1st Place Winner Zahory Garcia Sanchez, age 17, Camp Verde High School
- 2nd Place Winners Ellie Andre, age 16, Camp Verde High School
- 3rd Place Winners Sienna Amodeo, age 17, Mingus Union High School
Honorable Mentions
- Aeva Colvin, age 16, Mingus Union High School
- Lilly Reyes, age 14, Mingus Union High School
- Dia Oskar, age 15, Mingus Union High School
- Rachel Rudeat, age 15, Mingus Union High School
- Mitchell Gorden, age 18, Mingus Union High School
- Fiona Jackson, age 15, Mingus Union High School
- Michael Puggie, age 15, Camp Verde High School
Kaitlyn Wetzel, age 16, Camp Verde High School - Addison Murdock, age 14, Camp Verde High School
- Taven Herrera, age 16, Camp Verde High School
William Gallagher, age 14, Camp Verde High School
CONGRATULATIONS
to the winners of the 2025 #StayHealthy Poster Contest!
K – 6th Grade Grand Prize Winner
- Cristina Van Der Merwe – age 12 – Liberty Leadership Academy
7th – 12th Grade Grand Prize Winner
- Asher McFarland – age 17 – Mingus Union High School
Age Group Winners
- Age 5/6 – Jan Euseb-Gallardo, age 6, Mountain View Elementary School
- Age 7/8 – Yariza Rodriguez, age 8, Franklin Phonetic School
- Age 9/10 – Imani Hamilton, age 10, Mountain View Elementary School
- Age 11/12 – Cristina Van Der Merwe, age 12, from Liberty Leadership Academy
- Age 13/14 – Ariah Aldred, age 13, Prescott Mile High Middle School
- Age 15/16 – Jasmine Thompson, age 16, Ash Fork High School
- Age 17/18 – Asher McFarland, age 17, Mingus Union 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.