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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...
Let's hear from Tina Miller, the Founder and Executive Director of Florida Recovery Schools of Tampa Bay. Tina's own journey through the challenges of substance use inspired her to establish an institution dedicated to helping young individuals on their path to...
Alan Davidson Live Tampa Bay's New Stakeholder Coalition ChairCelebrating multiple new leadership roles this month is Alan Davidson, now the President and CEO of Central Florida Behavioral Health Network (CFBHN). CFBHN partners with community service organizations...
What an eventful Recovery Month! Our partners had over 30 events during the month of September! Live Tampa Bay participated in many events throughout the Tampa Bay region and in the state. We were even invited to be one of 500 national participants for Mobilize...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRkGlQyeAGw This month, Jac Smith shared his story with Live Tampa Bay - a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Jac has been clean and sober since 1980 and wouldn't have it any other...
The story of recovery must be about our broader Tampa Bay Community and how we collectively come together to celebrate, support and protect all of us in our communities who connect and celebrate their authentic selves.
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.
Updates on efforts of Live Tampa Bay including Funding from the Law Enforcement Initiative, the fentanyl test strip committee, and new opportunities in the organization.
Join Alan Davidson, the new CEO of Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, as he leads a discussion on breaking down silos to help solve the opioid epidemic.
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.
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...
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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