Yavapai County, AZ – MATFORCE is a primary prevention organization in Yavapai County, AZ, dedicated to preventing youth drug use before it begins. MATFORCE is pleased to announce that their virtual learning series, “MATFORCE Messages,” will continue in February. This series features presentations from subject matter experts on various topics, with the goal of fostering healthier communities.
Finding Hope for the Loved Ones of the Addict that Suffers – Turning Confusion into Focus, presented by Shawna Bowen, M.A., NBC-HWC, ACE, CCWS, ZeroRelapse.com is scheduled for Thursday, February 26th, 2026 at 11:00 am.
With nearly 30 years of experience, Shawna will guide loved ones of people struggling with addiction. She will normalize their struggle and share insights from her years of witnessing the difficult journey toward sobriety. She will help families and friends clarify their focus, whether their loved one is currently pursuing sobriety or not, and what it truly takes to get clean and maintain recovery.
Registration is required for these free virtual presentations. For more information or to register visit matforce.org, call (928) 708-0100 or email at info@matforceaz.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 | TheNewMeth.com | LearnMoreAZ.org | AZDrugSummit.org | CommunityReentryProjectsAZ.org