Recent Successes include:
Is a community lead group of bicycle advocates, serving Yavapai County and specifically the Verde Valley to create safe cycling routes, interconnectivity, good bicycle policies, and educate both the community and cyclists on safe riding.
The BAC started in 2007 as part of the Cottonwood General Plan. The BAC is overseen through Yavapai County Community Health Services.
The BAC meets every third Thursday of the month from 3-4 pm. Fill out our form for more information.
The TrekAbout Walking Clubs’ focus on improving the health and wellness of community members. The clubs are designed to encourage people to get up and get out in a fun and safe way.
In the Verde Valley, TrekAbout meets Tuesday mornings. Schedules can be found on our Facebook page @Trekabout on Facebook.
In the Quad Cities, TrekAbout meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Yavapai County partners with the City of Prescott. The hiking list times and locations can be found at the City of Prescott’s website – Prescott Trekabout.
To find out more about TrekAbout, please contact [email protected].
See you on the trail!
YCCHS offers A Matter of Balance to reduce the fear and risk of falling and increase activity among older adults. Classes are held once a week for 1 ½ hours for 8 weeks (9 weeks if offered virtually).
The Workshops combine discussion and simple exercises to provide a robust toolbox of steps one can take to prevent falling. Sessions are led by two trained facilitators for a small group of 8-12 participants.
The program is designed for older adults that are:
There are 8 weekly sessions that last about 90 minutes. Participants can gain confidence by learning to see falls as preventable, making goals to increase physical activity, make changes to reduce the risk of falls at home, and do light exercises to increase strength and balance.
