Clay Counts Coalition

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

It's time for a summer-themed Dad Joke/Mental Health Tip of the Week!

🏖️ 😄 Dad Joke of the Week:
Why don’t beaches ever get stressed?
Because they know how to wave things off.

💚 Mental Health Tip of the Week:
Summer schedules can feel less structured, which can be refreshing—but routines still matter. Keeping a regular sleep schedule, staying active, and making time for connection can help support your mental health all summer long.

📞 Resource:
Here is a list of everything going on this summer in Clay County!

Thanks to School, Family, Community Connections Counselor Lisa Last for providing this great bookle...

05/26/2026

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here to help. And data shows it is working!

Nearly 4,400 fewer U.S. teens and young adults died by su***de than projected in the first two-and-a-half years of the 988 mental health crisis hotline, a sign the program is working even as it faces long-term funding challenges.

05/26/2026

Our feature article for June is up!

Hello from Clay Counts!A newly published study highlighted by Medical Xpress is giving researchers more insight into how stress can increase the risk of addiction and substance misuse. A study from Texas A&M found that chronic stress may change how the brain responds to rewards, makes decisions, and...

05/20/2026

Think smoking w**d or ingesting edibles is harmless when driving? This article proves otherwise!

Researchers at the Colorado School of Public Health (CSPH) are studying how cannabis use affects driving performance. Using a "video game-like" simulator, they measure how people drive before and after consuming cannabis.

05/18/2026

Big feelings tying you up in knots? You might look to drugs to help you unwind. But how you deal with stress today makes a difference tomorrow. Learn better ways to work out the kinks at cdc.gov/FreeMind.

05/18/2026

CADCA represents over 7,000 community coalitions that involve individuals from key sectors, including schools, law enforcement, youth, parents, healthcare, media, and others. One of those coalitions is our very own Clay Counts!

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05/18/2026

All of the thunderstorms last night made us think about a rain themed Dad Joke/Mental Health Tip of the Week!

🌧️ 😄 Dad Joke of the Week:
Why did the raindrop keep checking its phone?
It was waiting for the cloud to update its status.

💚 Mental Health Tip of the Week:
Rainy days can affect mood and energy levels more than we realize. If you’re feeling stuck indoors, try opening the blinds, moving your body a little, or reaching out to someone you trust. Small actions help.

📞 Resource:
Learn more about how weather and routines affect mental health at:
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Mental Health America is the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and condition prevention.

05/14/2026

Mark your calendars!

05/14/2026

Yesterday, Clay Counts Grant Coordinator Lori Martin presented the Wakefield School - USD 379 and CCCHS Tiger Pride senior classes with a "Live Clean" laundry basket and other gifts as part of our initiative to help create a drug-free environment for our kids. LIFT Clay County young professionals group also spoke about their organization and invited all seniors to join either now or when they come back to Clay County. Congrats to the senior class!

05/11/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Sometimes the most important step is listening. Taking time to listen to a young person in your life can help them feel safe sharing what they’re experiencing. https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/children-and-families