Clay Counts Coalition

09/01/2026

Trending in the right direction: 93% of Kansas youth surveyed recently reported they have NOT had serious thoughts about su***de. While most youth are doing okay, it’s important not to let anyone fall through the cracks. Help for whatever you’re going through is available here - now - always. ***dePrevention ***dePreventionMonth

09/01/2026

PARENTS: Get in the habit of having brief conversations about underage drinking and substance use with your children. Watch this new PSA, featuring “Chicago Med” actress Torrey DeVitto, and start talking today.

Actress Torrey DeVitto and her father, musician Liberty DeVitto, ta...

09/01/2026

Su***de prevention is more than a crisis response, it's about connection and finding what helps keep you motivated to live each day to its fullest. This September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, and the Kansas Su***de Prevention Coalition, along with the Kansas Prevention Collaborative, is inviting you to join - a social media-powered campaign that encourages all Kansans to share their why all month long.

08/31/2026

This is some ridiculous heat! Here is a Dad Joke/Mental Health Tip based on this week's triple-digit temps and the fact that it is Su***de Prevention Month.

Dad Joke:
My ice cream cone had to go to therapy. It was having a meltdown!

Mental Health Tip:
We all have our own “meltdowns” from time to time. When stress starts piling up, talk to someone you trust instead of keeping everything bottled up. A conversation with a friend, spouse, family member, counselor, or other trusted person can help lighten the load.

Remember: If you or someone you know needs immediate emotional support, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

08/25/2026

Please consider joining the Pawnee Mental Health Services focus group next Wednesday!

08/24/2026

The CCCHS Tiger Pride YLinK chapter held its first meeting of the year, and what a turnout! As they planned for the year ahead, it was exciting to see all the initiatives take flight. Be on the lookout for these initiatives in the days ahead!

08/24/2026

This week's Dad Joke & Mental Health tip is for all of you husbands out there!

😄 Dad Joke of the Week:
I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes. She gave me a hug.

💚 Mental Health Tip of the Week:
Husbands can feel like that math book sometimes - work, bills, kids, schedules, home projects, and everything else can add up quickly. Don't wait until you're overwhelmed to talk about what's weighing on you. Checking in with your spouse, a friend, or someone you trust can make those "problems" feel much more manageable.

📞 Resource:
For mental health information, tools, and support, visit Mental Health America:

https://mhanational.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT5LRJwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7_PcOv_lN9LWNmt-PY0bnkjSFynfsUftQ7oM48gljc5GTF4ETm9y90dWfs0Q_aem_5B9GO_MJ1Od20DtqwdMawg

Mental Health America is the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and condition prevention.

08/21/2026

August 21 is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day™. Join Clay Counts Coalition in remembering lives lost, supporting affected families, and learning how parents and communities can prevent future tragedies. Read more about this year's theme — The Power of the Parent — and ways to take action: https://wix.to/logSIfO

August 21 marks the fifth annual National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day™, established by FACING FENTANYL™ and families affected by overdoses involving illegally made fentanyl. This observance is a time to remember lives lost, support families and communities affected by overdose, and tak...

08/21/2026

National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness DayTM is a time to remember, educate, and prevent. Observed each year on August 21, this day honors lives lost to overdoses involving illegally made fentanyl and supports families, friends, and communities affected by the overdose crisis. It is also a call to action: share facts, support families, and help people take steps that can save lives. CDC

08/17/2026

Parents and caregivers: strengthen relationships and help prevent substance use with a free, six-week virtual Guiding Good Choices training from DCCCA Prevention Services. Designed for families of children ages 9–14, this practical program offers tools you can use right away to support healthy decision-making. Learn more and sign up: https://wix.to/bNGcs8P

Parents and caregivers play one of the most important roles in helping young people make healthy decisions. A free upcoming training opportunity from DCCCA Prevention Services is designed to give families practical tools to strengthen those relationships and help prevent substance use and other beha...