Clay Counts Coalition

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

05/11/2026

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

🎓 😄 Dad Joke of the Week:
Why did the graduates bring a ladder to commencement?
Because they were ready to take things to the next level.

💚 Mental Health Tip of the Week:
Graduation is exciting—but big life changes can also bring stress and uncertainty. It’s okay to not have everything figured out yet. Focus on the next step, not the entire future.

📞 Resource:
Need support during a big transition? Mental Health America offers tools for managing stress and life changes:
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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.

05/07/2026

Mental health conditions are medical conditions, and people living with them are more than a diagnosis. This , let’s lead with understanding. Learn more: https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health

05/07/2026

Stress and addiction have connections!

Why do stressful moments so often push people toward habits like drinking? A new study from Texas A&M University offers one of the clearest answers yet, identifying a direct connection inside the brain that links stress to addiction-related behaviors. The work shows how alcohol disrupts the natu...

05/06/2026

Although this article focuses specifically on Big Brothers Big Sisters, we can definitely add the TeamMates Mentoring Program to the list as well. Thanks to hard work from Clay County Schools ~ USD 379 and funding from Clay Counts, our TeamMates program now has the most mentors in the tri-state area!

Mentorship programs are valued by parents and communities for their ability to improve the self-esteem and relationships of youth participants. Now, new research from the University of Illinois Chicago shows that kids who participate in Big Brothers Big Sisters, the oldest and largest such program i...