Clay Counts Coalition

08/13/2025

Minutes from today's meeting can be found here:

08/06/2025

THIS GUIDE, provided by getsmartaboutdrugs.gov, offers information that can help you raise children who understand the risks of substance use. The guide includes:
1. An overview of substance use among children, youth, and young adults
2. Descriptions of some substances young people may use
3. A look at risk factors that may make children, youth, and young adults try alcohol, to***co, or other drugs, and protective factors that help offset those risks
4. Suggestions for how to talk to young people about alcohol, to***co, and other drugs, tailored to their age group
5. Tips on what to do if you suspect your child is using alcohol, to***co, or other drugs

THIS GUIDE, provided by getsmartaboutdrugs.gov, offers information that can help you raise children who understand the risks of substance use. The guide includes:1. An overview of substance use among children, youth, and young adults2. Descriptions of some substances young people may use3. A look at...

07/31/2025

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Interested in a FREE parenting class on how to raise responsible, respectful kids by using empathy and firm boundaries—without anger or lectures? This is for you! Kayla is an amazing trainer and person!

07/22/2025

Look who we found at the CADCA Mid-Year Institute! We are proud of russelldspurlin and the work he is doing with upstreamkansas and cadcacoalitions!

07/21/2025

The Clay Counts Coalition is representing at the 24th annual CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute in Nashville!

07/16/2025

Welcome to the first-ever Clay Counts Connections podcast! Today, former and future CCCHS students and YLinK (Youth Leaders in Kansas) members Raegann McDonald and Kate Larson talk about what makes the CCCHS YLinK chapter one of the best chapters in the nation!

Welcome to the first-ever Clay Counts Coalition podcast! Today, former and future CCCHS students and YLink (Youth Leaders in Kansas) members Raegann McDonald...

07/16/2025

Interested in a FREE parenting class on how to raise responsible, respectful kids by using empathy and firm boundaries—without anger or lectures? This is for you! Kayla is an amazing trainer and person!

07/01/2025

Operation Parent is an organization that provides valuable resources and education for parents, caregivers, and youth-serving professionals. They’re offering a series of FREE webinars covering important topics related to youth mental health, substance use prevention, and family communication. These webinars are designed to equip caregivers and professionals with practical strategies and up-to-date information to better support young people.

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06/23/2025

Is social media hurting your mental health? What to do about it!

This article by Camber Children's Mental Health discusses why social media leaves you feeling "off" and what to do about it.

06/23/2025

Greenbush helps Coalition members decipher Kansas Communities That Care data at June meeting (from KCLY Radio 100.9 FM)

https://kclyradio.com/clay-county/jeremy-johnson-of-greenbush-provided-kctc-survey-results-for-clay-county-to-clay-counts-coalition-members/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLBSIdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFHUnBTbmcxWURtWE5vS0pxAR7OOJ97q6MpSrSO8bbPrt7Eculei5CwJZEpVK5oQP8sm7AFNfJ4yGOjppHl2w_aem_MBMUjv1wTbZzQDiPImkusw

06/19/2025

Minutes from yesterday's June Clay Counts meeting can be read here. Thank you to those who attended during these busy summer months!

06/17/2025

How to help your child develop healthy habits this summer

As summer begins, DFC/CARA would like to highlight some resources to support parents and communities in keeping youth engaged and active during vacation. Communities can help children prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally for the upcoming school year with healthy and fun summer activities.CD...