Clay Counts Coalition

10/12/2026

It's time for a fall-themed Dad Joke/Mental Health Tip of the Month!

Dad Joke:
What do you call a pumpkin that works out?
A jacked-o'-lantern! 💪🎃😂

Mental Health Tip:
You don't have to be a "jacked-o'-lantern" to show strength! October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and sometimes the strongest thing you can do is stand up for someone who is being bullied. You don't need big muscles to make a difference. Including someone who's being left out, speaking up when you see bullying, or offering a kind word can have a powerful impact on someone's mental health. Remember, real strength comes from how we treat others!

10/07/2026

In the most recent Clay Counts Connection podcast episode, Matt welcomes Shae Roher and Emma Nelson from the Cook Center for Human Connection, and Clay County Schools ~ USD 379 district counselor Lisa Last, to discuss an exciting new partnership between Clay Counts, USD 379, and parentguidance.org.

https://youtu.be/Vr4LOv0VBuE

In this episode, Matt welcomes Shae Roher and Emma Nelson from the ...

10/05/2026

It's time for a fall-themed Dad Joke/Mental Health Tip of the Month!

Dad Joke:
Why was the jack-o'-lantern afraid to cross the road?
Because it had no guts! 🎃😂

Mental Health Tip:
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and standing up to bullying takes guts. Whether you experience bullying or see it happening to someone else, having the courage to speak up, reach out, and ask for help can make a difference. Check in on others, include someone who may feel left out, and remember that kindness can be more powerful than you realize. 🎃💙

09/28/2026

The CCCHS Tiger Pride YLinK chapter was well represented at the Piotique this weekend! Thank you to the kids for taking time out of their Saturday to promote our cause!

09/25/2026

Su***de prevention is a year-round commitment. The work of showing up for the people in our lives is for everyone. Stronger Together: Connect. Support. Prevent. samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/prevention

09/22/2026

Those who have lived through crisis or loss carry something powerful. Their stories make prevention more human and more hopeful. Peer support is part of recovery. 988lifeline.org/stories

09/22/2026

09/21/2026

All this rain has been great! To celebrate, here is another Dad Joke/Mental Health Tip of the Week!

What do rain clouds wear under their clothes?
Thunderwear! ⛈️😂

Mental Health Tip:
Rainy days are a good reminder that storms don’t last forever. The same can be true when life feels heavy. September is Su***de Prevention Month, so take a moment this week to check in on the people around you. A call, a text, an attempt to reach out, that’s not a small thing. For some people, it's everything. Connection keeps people alive.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Help is available 24/7. 💚

09/16/2026

Our kids are some of the best leaders we have in our communities!

09/11/2026

You don’t have to be in crisis to reach out to 988. If you are struggling, stressed, or worried about someone you love – don’t wait. Reaching out early can make all the difference. Call, text or chat 988lifeline.org