Clay Counts Coalition

04/21/2026

New on our blog: Johnny’s Ambassadors is a youth THC prevention organization providing FREE resources—webinars, videos, documentaries, and research—about the risks of high-potency cannabis on adolescent brain development, mental health, and suicidality. Read and share to help protect teens in your community:

Have you heard of Johnny’s Ambassadors? It is a youth THC prevention organization that educates teens, parents, and communities about the dangers of today’s high-potency cannabis products (ma*****na, dabs, vapes, edibles) on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicidality.The site ...

04/21/2026

Clay Counts invites you to "Look Again: Be the Difference" Pinwheel Party on May 1st!

04/20/2026

It's time for another spring-themed Dad Joke/Mental Health Tip!
😂 Dad Joke:
I’m reading a book about anti-gravity…
It’s impossible to put down.

💚 Mental Health Tip:
Taking time to do something you enjoy—reading, hobbies, or relaxing—helps your brain recharge. Productivity isn’t everything.

📞 Resource:
Find everyday mental wellness tips here:
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Mental Health America is the nation’s leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and condition prevention.

04/17/2026

Join Clay Counts Coalition in observing Child Abuse Prevention Month with the “Pinwheels of Possibility” campaign. We invite you attend the Rally Against Child Abuse on Friday, May 1 at the Dexter Park — pinwheels provided for all. Read more and learn how you can support prevention efforts:

As part of this campaign, Clay Counts invites all members and the public to come to a "Rally Against Child Abuse", which will take place Friday, May 1st, at the intersection of Hwys 15 and 24. Pinwheels will be provided!You can read more about this initiative in the April 13 story from KCLY.com.

04/14/2026

CCCHS Tiger Pride, Clay Center Community Middle School, and Wakefield School, feeling pressure to use drugs and alcohol is no longer the norm!

04/13/2026

New research finds multiple, major proven risks for teens who use cannabis.

Medicinal cannabis for young people is an oxymoron. Teens and young adults using cannabis have markedly increased risks of addiction, depression, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.

04/13/2026

It's time for another spring-themed Dad Joke/Mental Health Tip!

😂 Dad Joke:
Why did the tree finally relax in spring?
Because it decided to leaf its stress behind.

💚 Mental Health Tip:
Stress doesn’t disappear overnight, but you can reduce it by building in small moments of reset—deep breathing, stepping outside, or taking a short break between tasks.

📞 Resource:
Find practical stress management tips from the CDC:
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Chronic stress can impact everyday life and lead to worsening health problems.

04/08/2026

During today's Clay Counts meeting, The Clay Center Kansas Zoo director Garret Payne gave members a tour of the facility and talked about upcoming projects, including a splash pad that will be completed by the end of May!

04/07/2026

Kratom is being shut down across Kansas, and for good reason!

Kansas authorities conducted a multicounty sweep this week over kratom products that they say illegally contain alcohol.

04/07/2026

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

😄 Dad Joke:
Why are flowers so chill in the spring?
Because they go with the flow-er. 🌸

💚 Mental Health Tip:
Spring is a great time to reset your routine. You don’t need a full life overhaul—just pick one small habit (like getting outside or going to bed earlier) and build from there.

📞 Resource:
Find simple habit-building apps to help you start slow.
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When motivation drops, it’s rarely because you “lack discipline.” Habit science shows that consistent action depends on clear cues, manageable effort, and feedback that helps the brain register progress.

04/02/2026

Kansas is taking action on the fentanyl crisis. Attorney General Kris Kobach has launched a statewide public awareness campaign to help protect our communities and save lives. Read the full story and learn how you can help: https://wix.to/4kqT6aO

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach launched a statewide public awareness campaign to address the growing fentanyl crisis that is taking a devastating toll on our communities. Read more from the March 14, 2026 Salina Journal HERE:

03/31/2026

It's time for another Dad Joke/Mental Health Tip of the Week!
😆 Dad Joke:
I told my brain we were going to be productive today…
April Fools! 😄

💚 Mental Health Tip:
Some days don’t go as planned—and that’s okay. You don’t have to be productive every single day to be doing well. Rest, reset, and giving yourself grace are just as important as getting things done.

📞 Resource:
If stress or burnout is catching up with you, check out Mental Health America’s tools for managing stress and burnout:
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Learning how to manage your stress can be a small change with a big positive impact on your physical and mental health.