Yavapai County, AZ – MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization with a focus on stopping youth drug use before it starts, in collaboration with The Yavapai County Education Service Agency, will be conducting a Youth Mental Health First Aid course in Prescott.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training in Prescott
Learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18 in this 7-hour Youth Mental Health First Aid training. Open to the community and anyone interested in learning how to help children and adolescents through a mental health crisis.
This free, in-person class is scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will be held, in collaboration with Yavapai County Education Service Agency, at 2970 Centerpointe E Dr, Prescott, AZ 86301.
Please note that 2 hours of online pre-work is required to be completed by February 27th, 2026, to participate in the in-person course. Advance registration is mandatory for all attendees, and it closes on February 23rd, 2026.
For more information about this class or to register, contact us 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