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Letter from The Executive Director

Letter from The Executive Director

We know that effective anti-stigma work begins with a diversity of representation because it sends this all-important message of hope—that people who look like, work like, love like “me” can and do recovery. That’s why all of our programs--not just our anti-stigma work--should be as diverse and varied as the communities they serve.

We know that we need every kind of outreach and support--like the Modern Griots, focusing on health equity and healing; we need webinars, like ours on June 15th prioritizing men’s mental health; we need our LGBTQ Welcome Centers, prioritizing sobriety and recovery programs, and we need veterans’ organizations working with those who have served to continue expanding their support services.

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As We Grow

As We Grow

Make a Difference: Join a Committee. We are forming the following committees to help lawmakers craft and support policy that will result in meaningful, lasting change in our region that will save lives and help to end the overdose epidemic: The Advocacy Committee...

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Our Stories: Into the Light

Our Stories: Into the Light

https://vimeo.com/803371168 The voices of those remaining in the wake of the overdose epidemic must continue to be heard to remind us to not give up the fight. When family members emerge from the dust of grief, loss, defeat, and despair and choose to tell their...

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As We Grow

As We Grow

As we grow, we are grateful to celebrate community leaders who have worked diligently to improve lives in the Tampa Bay Region. Our first Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Linda McKinnon. Linda is the CEO and President of Central Florida Behavioral Health...

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Our Stories: Stories of Impact

Our Stories: Stories of Impact

At our recent Leader's Luncheon, we were honored to hear these Stories of Impact from members of the recovery community in our region. Their bravery in showing up and telling their stories will forever impact the outcome of current and future legislative and social...

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Did You Know?

Did You Know?

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...

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