Clay Counts Coalition

06/03/2026

Did you know that the Clay County Health Department has a Community Garden full of 12 raised garden beds reserved for community members? Recent CCCHS Tiger Pride graduate Jacob Cutshall completed his Eagle Scout certification by building a pergola as an entryway to the garden!

How a few hours in my mother’s garden reminded me that the simplest activities are often the most fulfilling.

06/02/2026

Jonathan Haidt is the author of "The Anxious Generation", which we have discussed many times during Coalition meetings. This TED Talk is a great video for parents to watch!

Humans aren't just social — we're ultrasocial, wired like bees and ants for deep connection. So what happens when smartphones take over childhood, tablets replace textbooks and AI companies infiltrate our kids’ lives? Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt lays out three principles of technoskeptici...

06/01/2026

Do you know of a teenager who has been impacted by a loved one's substance use disorder? Here are some tips on how to help.

06/01/2026

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

🍉 😂 Dad Joke of the Week:

Why did the watermelon have a fancy wedding?
Because it cantaloupe. 🍈

💚 Mental Health Tip of the Week:

Summer often brings vacations and fun plans, but it's okay if you can't do it all. Comparing your summer to someone else's can steal your joy. Focus on what fills your own cup.

📞 Resource:

Here are some activities you CAN do this summer around Clay County!

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

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.