Stories Ending Stigma

Real recovery stories breaking addiction stigma

Knowledge Center

Human Resources

Empowering healthy workplaces

Newsletter

Updates and news about our initiatives

Webinar

Educational sessions on opioid issues

Education

Research

Opioid crisis impact data

u

FAQs

Common questions and answers

2023 August
Did You Know

Did You Know

2025–2026 Legislative Review and Outlook  This month’s legislative webinar recapped the 2025 session and previewed priorities for 2026. Lawmakers advanced dozens of bills affecting behavioral health, criminal justice, and general health and education. While...

Read More

Our Stories – Into the Light

Our Stories – Into the Light

Spotlight: Senator Darryl RousonThis month, Into the Light focuses on the intersection of recovery and legislation, as well as the leaders who bridge those worlds. Senator Darryl Rouson has been a driving force in advancing policies that expand access to treatment,...

Read More

As We Grow

As We Grow

WELCOME, STEPHEN PASQUALE!We are excited to welcome Stephen Pasquale to Live Tampa Bay. Stephen joins us with a strong background in nonprofit service, community engagement, and substance use recovery. He most recently served as the Mental Health & Substance...

Read More

Letter from the CEO

Letter from the CEO

As we welcome October, I’m reminded of how much policy shapes the realities of recovery. The close of Florida’s 2025 legislative session brought meaningful progress, including new investments in crisis services, expanded oversight, and stronger pathways for...

Read More

Letter from the CEO

Letter from the CEO

As we celebrate National Recovery Month, I'm reminded of the extraordinary power that emerges when business leaders, elected officials, nonprofit executives, and community advocates unite behind a shared mission. This month's theme—Recovery is REAL (Restoring Every...

Read More

As We Grow

As We Grow

WELCOME, ALLYSEN KERR! We are thrilled to announce and warmly welcome Allysen Kerr as the new Communications and Marketing Director of Live Tampa Bay. Allysen brings with her a remarkable blend of creativity, strategy, and entrepreneurial spirit. An award-winning...

Read More

Our Stories

Our Stories

As the Clinical Education Manager at Advent Health Wesley Chapel, Ashley shares how her workplace became more than just a job—it was a source of strength, support, and transformation on her path to recovery. This story serves as a power of example for both...

Read More

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

SAVE THE DATE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025  Live Tampa Bay is hosting the 4th Annual Behavioral Health & Public Safety Summit, bringing together law enforcement, fire rescue, and problem-solving courts to strengthen cross-sector collaboration in addressing...

Read More

Our Stories

Our Stories

It is important to share stories of recovery so that we can reduce stigma and spread a message of hope that recovery is possible, at any age. This month we hear from Josh, a young man who experienced drug use and the trauma of losing his mother at a young age. Josh...

Read More

Did You Know

Did You Know

BACK TO SCHOOL: What Parents and Educators Should Know About Substance Use and Mental HealthThis month, we are featuring a guest Blog by Emily Parsons, MA - Assistant Director of Health Promotion at the University of Tampa. Some students are anticipating what is...

Read More

As We Grow

As We Grow

Live Tampa Bay is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team and liase in Hernando & Citrus Counties. The Community Liaison will support the organization’s outreach efforts in these counties by fostering collaboration and communication with a variety of...

Read More

Community Voices

Community Voices

A Parent's Perspective As I begin the countdown to the first day of school, there are so many things I need to do. I am composing what seems to be a never-ending checklist of Open Houses, schedule change approvals, orthodontist appointments, sports physicals, hair...

Read More

Help is available

If you or a loved one is in need of assistance, resources are available. Click below to find out more.