We have recently received questions about requirements for opioid settlement funds that Florida has received. The Purdue bankruptcy claim was filed so early that the Purdue portion of the opioid settlement funds was never included in the disbursement. The Summary...
POLICIES IMPACTING THE OPIOID CRISIS In the recent legislative session, 183 bills impacted the opioid crisis, with 177 addressing substantive policy and six focusing on appropriations. Interestingly, those bills that explicitly mention “fentanyl” or “opioids” are...
ONEbox Request FormJoin us this summer as we launch Live Tampa Bay's Lifesaving Initiative. We will be distributing emergency opioid overdose reversal kits equipped with PPE and brief instructional videos in English and Spanish, while also educating employers and...
2024 ANNUAL LEADERS' LUNCHEON AWARDEES Congratulations to the awardees of the 2024 Annual Leaders' Luncheon! Live Tampa Bay recognizes their influence, contributions, and service to the behavioral health field in the Tampa Bay Region.Gail Ryder David Pizzo Life of...
With a sold-out crowd of diverse leaders, the Annual Leaders' Luncheon to End Overdose was a powerful opportunity to reflect on our achievements, celebrate our collective efforts, and galvanize our commitment to the work that lies ahead. Together, we took stock of...
In a first of its kind study, released just last week, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) examined recovery in our country. Here’s what they found: (1)According SAMHSA, a system of care, or infrastructure, that is...
Programs that integrate behavioral health with primary care, address minority stress, and use a trauma-informed create a climate of greater acceptance] and supportiveness that is associated with lower odds of substance use and has have the most potential to[ produce effective, long-term benefits for LGBTQ-identified people with opioid use disorders.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6YB8L3pBig&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=LiveTampaBay We are bringing together subject matter experts with public and private players in different sectors to discuss old problems and well-known solutions in new ways both in...
Expressing gratitude can have many benefits to our mental and physical health. Learn about the benefits and tips for expressing gratitude...
Understanding where the most overdoses are occurring can help law enforcement and first responders respond to overdoses appropriately. The information can help identify trends and patterns in overdoses, as well as foster collaboration between law enforcement, first...
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