We did it! We hit all our 2022 goals. And we are well on our way to a successful 2023. This success began by hosting an amazing Leaders Luncheon to End Overdose. Thank you all.
Thank you all for supporting the luncheon through your courageous participation. One of the most poignant moments for me was looking out from the stage at all of you who chose to stand alongside the 90-second speakers of impact and seeing just how many of us are actually impacted by the opioid epidemic.
Thank you to the leadership of our awardees: Rita Lowman and Linda McKinnon. Both have been instrumental in growing the number of leaders interested in and open to talking about our region’s behavioral health crisis. Join both Rita and Linda by applying to serve on Live Tampa Bay’s Leadership Coalition.
And, finally, thank you all for supporting the luncheon through your attendance and your sponsorships. We were deeply touched by the turnout; the luncheon was completely sold out, and we have secured an even larger venue for next year! Please be sure to mark your calendars for March 15, 2024.
As we begin our work for 2023, please consider attending one of our committees, joining our Founders’ Table, or contributing to our ongoing efforts to push forward our priorities for 2023.
As We Grow: Strengthening Partnerships to Advance RecoveryGrowth at Live Tampa Bay is rooted in partnership. Addressing substance use and supporting...
When we talk about recovery, we often focus on individuals, but systems play just as critical a role. Policy decisions shape who has access to care, how quickly support is available, and whether recovery services are sustainable over time.
Across Tampa Bay, we are seeing encouraging signs of alignment. Leaders in healthcare, business, and public service are increasingly recognizing that recovery is not separate from community wellbeing; it is central to it. Recent policy advancements have created new opportunities, but their true impact depends on how we carry them forward into our daily work and shared systems.