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Each month brings new proof that recovery isn’t just an idea—it’s something we build together. It takes a network of people who care deeply, who show up, and who turn compassion into action. More and more, we’re seeing how peers—the people who have walked the path...
We are looking for an energetic outreach professional to join our team as a Community Liaison for Pasco and Pinellas counties. This community liaison role will work primarily in a remote capacity, but travel to Pasco & Pinellas counties is also...
Our spotlight story this month shines on the courage it takes to live with honesty—the kind that transforms recovery into leadership. Michael shares the importance of channeling lived experience into service. As part of the Live Tampa Bay Peer Recovery Specialist...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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