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  • Leadership Coalition Meeting – March

    LIVE Tampa Bay's Leadership Coalition is comprised of C-suite level business, faith, philanthropic, multi-county nonprofit leaders, who share one common goal -- to reduce the number of opioid overdoses and deaths through: Encouraging collaborative action informed by solid research Advocating at a high level for what works in the community/state Promoting public awareness of the overdose epidemic Supporting visibly the solutions available and working in our communities Educating ourselves and our peers RSVP to the Leadership Coalition Meeting for More Information

  • Opioid Crisis Webinar – Legislative Review

    Our webinar series is open to the community and highlights information and speakers to help address the opioid crisis. The focus of our March 15 webinar will be a review of the 2022 Florida legislative session, the outcome of key bills, and next steps.

  • Regional Leaders Luncheon to End Overdoses

    Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park 950 Lake Carillon Dr., St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    The Regional Leaders Luncheon to End Overdoses is Live Tampa Bay's first annual luncheon with the goal of raising awareness of the opioid and overdose epidemics and their threats to our region.  This also serves as an opportunity to officially introduce our regional Project Opioid initiative, LIVE Tampa Bay as well as our strategic plan and the launch of our first phase which includes an evidence-based anti-stigma campaign. Speakers at our luncheon will include: Jesse Schenker, Founder of Jesse Schenker Restaurant Group, James Beard chef, nationally acclaimed restauranteur, and Florida-native Pat Geraghty, President/CEO of Guide Well Health Panel of regional leaders impacted by the opioid and overdose crises Sponsorship and Registration   Save to Google Calendar Save to Outlook Calendar Save to Yahoo Calendar

    $25

  • Opioid Crisis Webinar – The Power of Stories

    In this Live Tampa Bay lunch and learn webinar, we hear from leaders and organizations in the Tampa Bay region telling stories about the impact of substance use and the journeys of recovery. We explore why people sharing their own stories of recovery are so powerful and important. Register for The Power of Stories   Add to Google Calendar Add to Outlook Calendar Add to Yahoo Calendar

  • Knowledge is Power: FREE Virtual Conversations

    Event Site Nurse-Moderated Group focused on Family Empowerment. Each Wednesday community partners come together virtually to help families stay safe. About this event March 23 MAT Program Sonya Bufe, BayCare March 30 Adverse Childhood Experiences- ACE's, Missy and Eve, BayCare CHAT April 6 Social Media and Youth, Missy and Eve, BayCare CHAT April 13 Birth control- Terri Thompson, Department of Health April 20 Oasis Pregnancy Center April 27 Safe Sleep, Jessica Quintero, Healthy Start May 4 NAMI -Debbie May 11 Safe Sleep- Healthy Start Jessica Q. May 18 May 25 MAT Education, Whitney Hughson, Groups Recover Together June 1 June 8 June 15 Oasis Pregnancy Center June 22 June 29

  • Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force/General Membership Meeting

    We hope you will be able to join us for our next virtual combination Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force/General Membership Meeting, which is on Wednesday, April 27th at 1:00pm. We have two fantastic guest speakers this month. Kimberly A Badanich, Ph.D., Incredi-Bull Critical Thinking Faculty Member, Department of Psychology, USF will present on “Alcohol and Cocaine’s Effects on Behavior and the Brain”. Dr. Badanich is a Ph.D. graduate of the University of South Florida in Behavioral Neuroscience and Post Doc in Neuroscience at Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, where she was a Post-Doctoral Fellow from 2008 – 2012. Doug Simon, Director of the Office of Drug Control, Office of Policy & Budget – Florida Governor’s Office of Drug Control will address the group and answer any questions. Mr. Simon was also Director of State and Local Affairs and White House Liaison at the Office of National Drug Control Policy from 2006 – 2009.

  • Community Resilience and Recovery Initiative Listening Session

    Emmanuel United Methodist Church 5115 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton, FL

    Drug Free Manatee has embarked on a Community Resilience and Recovery Initiative for our community. We invite you to join the conversation during our scheduled Community Listening Sessions on one or all of the following dates: April 28th in Bradenton, May 4th in Palmetto, and/or May 19th in Oneco. These meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will last approximately one (1) hour. Specific locations are listed on the flyer. These collaborative and transparent sessions welcome and encourage every citizen to step up and make their voice heard. Getting the message out is paramount to the success of these listening sessions, therefore we at Drug Free Manatee would appreciate all efforts to spread the word and fill the rooms! Please reach out to me directly with questions or ways that you could support these events. Thank you. Thad Jensen Outreach Coordinator-Drug Free Manatee tjensen@drugfreemanatee.org

  • DEA National Take Back Day

    April 30th is DEA National Take Back Day and here in Hillsborough County there will be 7 locations for citizens to drop off unwanted/unused prescription drugs between 10:00am and 2:00pm. Thanks to all our community partners for making our community safer! Locations and sponsoring Law Enforcement Agencies: Tampa Police Department Walgreens 4651 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa Florida 33609 CVS 102 S Dale Mabry, Tampa Florida 33609 Walgreens 17511 N Bruce B Downs, Tampa Florida 33647 Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office HCA Florida Brandon Hospital Brandon Medical Plaza (across the street from hospital) 425 S. Parsons Ave, Brandon, FL 33511 Walgreens 8398 Sheldon Road, Tampa FL 33615 Plant City Police Department CVS 2302 James L Redman Pkwy, Plant City FL 33563 USF Police Department USF Morsani Center 13330 USF Laurel Drive, Tampa FL 33612  

  • Virtual Tobacco Cessation Class (Group Quit Session)

    AdventHealth Carrollwood is partnering with GulfCoast North AHEC again for a free, virtual Tobacco Cessation Class (Group Quit Session)! The virtual class is Monday, May 2 from 6:00 – 8:00PM. Attendees will receive a $15 GrubHub voucher if they consent to provide their email address. Please share with your partners and clients! Anyone interested in attending can call (813) 929-1000 to register.

  • Knowledge is Power: FREE Virtual Conversations

    Event Site Nurse-Moderated Group focused on Family Empowerment. Each Wednesday community partners come together virtually to help families stay safe. About this event March 23 MAT Program Sonya Bufe, BayCare March 30 Adverse Childhood Experiences- ACE's, Missy and Eve, BayCare CHAT April 6 Social Media and Youth, Missy and Eve, BayCare CHAT April 13 Birth control- Terri Thompson, Department of Health April 20 Oasis Pregnancy Center April 27 Safe Sleep, Jessica Quintero, Healthy Start May 4 NAMI -Debbie May 11 Safe Sleep- Healthy Start Jessica Q. May 18 May 25 MAT Education, Whitney Hughson, Groups Recover Together June 1 June 8 June 15 Oasis Pregnancy Center June 22 June 29

  • Community Resilience and Recovery Initiative Listening Session

    Palmetto Youth Center 501 17th Street W, Palmetto, FL

    Drug Free Manatee has embarked on a Community Resilience and Recovery Initiative for our community. We invite you to join the conversation during our scheduled Community Listening Sessions on one or all of the following dates: April 28th in Bradenton, May 4th in Palmetto, and/or May 19th in Oneco. These meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will last approximately one (1) hour. Specific locations are listed on the flyer. These collaborative and transparent sessions welcome and encourage every citizen to step up and make their voice heard. Getting the message out is paramount to the success of these listening sessions, therefore we at Drug Free Manatee would appreciate all efforts to spread the word and fill the rooms! Please reach out to me directly with questions or ways that you could support these events. Thank you. Thad Jensen Outreach Coordinator-Drug Free Manatee tjensen@drugfreemanatee.org