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The data in this month's newsletter reveals a sobering truth: adults 60 and older in Tampa Bay are now more likely to die from an overdose than those under 30. While overall overdose deaths have decreased, senior fatalities have climbed 24% over three years. This...
Supporting Seniors Throughout the RegionWe are forming a new cross-sector committee to support those 60 and older. Get Involved: If your organization or agency serves our older population or is interested in ways to improve outcomes in older adults in the Tampa...
Thomas shares his inspiring journey of recovery later in life, proving that healing and transformation aren’t bound by age. In his story he reflects on finding purpose after years of struggle and reminds us that connection, support, and a second chance can come at...
Seniors and Overdose:The Unseen Crisis in Tampa BayWhile many may associate substance use disorder (SUD) and overdose risk with younger populations, emerging data reveals a different—and deeply concerning—story. In the Tampa Bay region, adults 60 years and older...
June 6 is Revive Awareness Day, which was designated to raise awareness of opioid overdose dangers and promote the safe use and availability of opioid antagonists like naloxone. This day comes at a critical point in the overdose epidemic – after years of effort,...
People over 60 are increasingly finding their way into recovery, proving that it’s never too late to reclaim your life. Whether it’s the result of a decades-long battle with substance use or a more recent struggle triggered by loss, pain, or isolation, older adults...
Join Our Team! Live Tampa Bay is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team. The Communications & Community Liaison role at Live Tampa Bay will lead communications efforts to support the region’s response to the opioid crisis. The role blends strategic...
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...
Revive Awareness Day: A Statewide Call to Action on Opioid Overdose Prevention June 6 is Revive Awareness Day, a statewide initiative known as "Victoria’s Law" was co-sponsored by Senator Ed Hooper, a senior member of the Tampa Bay delegation, and signed into law...
Women and the Overdose Crisis: A Look at Tampa BayDuring this month in which we honor mothers, we turn our attention to women in our communities impacted by substance use and the overdose crisis. In preparation for celebrating a day that is dedicated to love and...
In this newsletter, we fully embrace May and turn our attention to the mothers, aunties, and women in our lives. Many of you know that it was not my own recovery or journey through addiction that pulled me into this work; it was my sister’s death that pushed me to...
Mothers in recovery from substance use and mental health challenges demonstrate profound strength and resilience as they work to heal both themselves and their families. With the right support, they can break cycles of trauma and addiction, creating healthier...
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