Mar 13, 2025
2023 August
Did You Know?
Did You Know?
We are on our way back down! But how far left do we have to go to get back to normal? After opioid overdoses rose exponentially in the United States for two decades -- 8.9 deaths per 100,000 in 2003 to 32.6 in 2022 – the death rate has finally decreased to 31.3 in...
Letter from the CEO
Letter from the CEO
For the first time in years, we are seeing a reduction in overdose rates – a sign that prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery efforts are making an impact. This progress is encouraging, yet we must remain clear-eyed about the road ahead. Overdose...
Did You Know?
Did You Know?
A Conversation With Dr. Micah Johnson Dr. Micah E. Johnson, an associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine. He specializes in trauma, behavioral health, and community-driven research. You are leading an NIH...
Letter from the CEO
Letter from the CEO
Although Dry January can be traced back to World War II in Finland, the recent trend in the U.S. has really spread widely since the pandemic.1 What is the cause for the recent popularity? What can be gleaned by looking more critically at Dry January? These...
Did You Know?
Did You Know?
Is Dry January a Good Idea? Dr. Thomas Stopka, Ph.D., M.H.S., an expert at the Tufts University School of Medicine on substance use disorder and related risks, shares thoughts on the concept’s benefits and drawbacks. Dry January is a somewhat recent trend in which...
Letter from the CEO, Jennifer Webb
Letter from the CEO, Jennifer Webb
Regardless of the industry, the clarion call to break down silos has permeated organizational culture for the past decade. More recently, this concept has expanded beyond single organizations to connect different sectors and engage multiple organizations through...
As We Grow
As We Grow
JOIN OUR TEAM! LAW ENFORCEMENT LIAISON BRIDGES NOT BARRIERS: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM The Law Enforcement Liaison will play a vital role in fostering collaboration and communication between law enforcement agencies, Live Tampa Bay and our behavioral health and...
Did You Know
Did You Know
Breaking Down Silos: SAVING LIVES THROUGH COLLABORATION Communities confronting the opioid crisis across the country are breaking down barriers between law enforcement, health care, and recovery services to better address the overdose epidemic. Research...
Into The Light
Into The Light
Our personal story for In The Light is from Kelsey Erny, Director of Wellness for Polk For Recovery. She tells of the people who were willing to look beyond their silos to help her access a range of services for her recovery....
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Live Tampa Bay‘s Faith Leadership Committee Announces: 40 days of Prayer: A Reflection on Addiction, Recovery and Community Kickoff August 31st - October 9th, 7:00 pm A FacebookLive Event: 40 Days of Prayer is a community-wide campaign to unite congregations and...
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