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With integrity and determination we, the citizens of Yavapai County, commit to working in partnership to build healthier communities by striving to eliminate substance abuse and its effects.

 

MATFORCE partners with multiple organizations to promote "Yavapai Stronger Together"

Yavapai Stronger Together

It's important to remember that asking for help is a normal part of life. If you are struggling with stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic and you need help, there is help available. Call 1 (877) 756-4090 and speak with someone confidentially today.


Helpful Resources

As COVID-19 continues to spread, there's nothing more important to us than the well-being of our community members, volunteers, and staff.

To help continue building healthier communities, MATFORCE has curated a list of helpful resources during this challenging time. This list includes support for parents, engaging options for students, important community resources, and more.

#StayHealthy. Please take good care of yourself and your loved ones. Be patient and kind as we work through these trying times. Small acts of kindness are what strengthen the threads of our communities.


MATFORCE launchs "Drugs, Not a Victimless Crime" campaign

The “Drugs, Not a Victimless Crime,” public awareness campaign focuses on the fact that there are many victims of drug use: the user, the family unit, our youth, our safety and society. 

The campaign was born out of the Yavapai County Overdose Fatality Review Board. Since 2016, the Yavapai County Overdose Fatality Review Board has been meeting to review overdose deaths in Yavapai County. The primary goal of the Board is to determine strategies that can be implemented to reduce these deaths. A key component of the review process is speaking to family members of the decedents.

One family interview was with the parents of “John.”  John was a 26 year old young man who died in 2018 of a heroin overdose. During the family interview, John’s mom and dad talked about the pain that they felt when John’s death was described as a “victimless” crime. They identified themselves as victims of John’s death. 

Pondering this interview, members of the Overdose Fatality Review Board discussed the many victims of drug use. Unintended consequences of drug use include accidental drug overdose death, impaired drivers, child neglect and abuse, family violence and human trafficking. Illegal drug use funds cartels who continually commit acts of violence. Homelessness is also often linked to drug use. 

The “Drugs, Not a Victimless Crime,” campaign consists of multiple images that show these unintended consequences associated with drugs. The campaign will use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media platforms to promote this message. Currently a “Drugs, Not a Victimless Crime,” billboard is up at the intersection of State Route 69 and Highway 169.



MATFORCE Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness about the Dangers of Opioids

       

Prescription opioids and illegal opioids, like heroin and fentanyl, are addictive and can be deadly. More than two people die every day from opioid overdoses in Arizona.

Deadly counterfeit pills are on the rise in our communities. Learn more about the dangers of fentanyl and other opioids and how you can save a life today!

Get the Facts    |    Find Help    |    Save a Life    


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Safe Prescription Drug Disposal

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Greater Prescott Area:
  • Chino Valley Police Dept.
  • Prescott Police Dept.
  • Prescott Valley Police Dept.
  • Yavapai County Sheriff's Office - Gurley Street Station and Williamson Valley Substation
  • Yavapai College Police Department - Prescott Campus
Verde Valley Area
  • Camp Verde Marshal's Office
  • NAH-Camp Verde Primary Care
  • Clarkdale Police Dept.
  • Cottonwood Police Dept.
  • Jerome Police Dept.
  • Sedona Police Dept.
  • Yavapai County Sheriff's Office
  • Yavapai College Police Department - Clarkdale Campus
Flyer with address and phone info


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