Yavapai County, AZ – MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization with a focus on stopping youth drug use before it starts, will offer a two-part Mental Health First Aid course in Prescott, presented in partnership with People Who Care.
Mental Health First Aid Training in Prescott
Open to the public, this Mental Health First Aid training is ideally suited for community members who want to support someone facing a mental health crisis.
Participants will learn how to identify common signs and symptoms of mental illness and substance use, connect with those in crisis, and practice non-judgmental listening techniques.
Scheduled for Friday, September 11, and Friday, September 18, 2026, these free, in-person sessions will run from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on both days. The training will take place in Prescott at People Who Care, located at 1580 Plaza West Drive. Attendance at both sessions is mandatory, and registration is required. Please note that the registration deadline is 9/04/2026.
For more information about this class or to register, contact MATFORCE at (928) 708-0100 or info@matforceaz.org. For information about MATFORCE, visit matforce.org.
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MATFORCE is a community organization that educates and raises awareness about substance abuse issues, and advocates for policy change throughout Yavapai County. With over 300 active volunteers, MATFORCE encompasses the belief that stopping drug use before it starts through primary prevention strategies is an essential part of building healthier communities. Programs of MATFORCE include drug prevention education in schools, the Yavapai Reentry Project, Trauma Lens Care, public awareness and education campaigns, and advocating for policy change at the state and local level. For more information about MATFORCE visit matforce.org or our family of websites: MarijuanaHarmlessThinkAgain.org | OpioidOD.com | YavapaiReentryProject.org | TraumaLensCare.org | SACLAz.org | NaloxoneAZ.com | TalkNowAZ.com | LearnMoreAZ.org | TheNewMeth.com | CommunityReentryProjects.org | AZDrugSummit.org