Newsletter
Pride, Recovery, and the Power of Belonging
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the resilience, contributions, and diversity of LGBTQ+ communities. It is also an important opportunity to recognize the unique mental health and recovery challenges many LGBTQ+ individuals face and the critical role that...
Breaking the Silence: Men’s Mental Health, PTSD, and Recovery
June is Men’s Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about preventable health issues and encouraging men to prioritize their physical and mental wellbeing. While conversations about health often focus on physical conditions, mental health remains one of...
Letter from the CEO
Mental health is a vital part of every recovery journey, yet for many, it remains one of the most difficult topics to discuss openly. Across our community, we see the impact of mental health challenges in many ways within families, faith communities, workplaces, and among individuals navigating recovery. These experiences remind us that mental health is not isolated; it is deeply connected to how we heal, grow, and stay connected to one another.
As We Grow: Strengthening Community Through Awareness & Connection
As We Grow: Strengthening Community Through Awareness & ConnectionGrowth is not only about expanding programs or partnerships, but it is also about deepening impact. As Live Tampa Bay continues to grow, so does our responsibility to ensure the communities we serve...
Building Stronger Mental Health & Recovery Systems
Building Stronger Mental Health & Recovery SystemsWhen conversations around mental health and recovery focus only on individuals, it becomes easy to overlook the systems that shape outcomes every day. Policy decisions influence who has access to care, how quickly...
Recognizing the Signs & Responding with Compassion
The 2026 Annual Leaders Luncheon to End Overdose brought together more than 300 leaders from across Tampa Bay, each playing a role in shaping the future of recovery in our region. From the opening moments to the final remarks, one theme was clear: progress is happening, but sustaining it will require continued collaboration and action.
Did You Know: Why Mental Health Support Is Essential to Recovery
As We Grow: Why Mental Health Support Is Essential to RecoveryRecovery is about more than overcoming substance use; it is about building stability, connection, and long-term wellbeing. Mental health plays a critical role in that process. For many individuals...
Letter from the CEO
Mental health is a vital part of every recovery journey, yet for many, it remains one of the most difficult topics to discuss openly. Across our community, we see the impact of mental health challenges in many ways within families, faith communities, workplaces, and among individuals navigating recovery. These experiences remind us that mental health is not isolated; it is deeply connected to how we heal, grow, and stay connected to one another.
As We Grow: Strengthening Partnerships to Advance Recovery
As We Grow: Strengthening Partnerships to Advance RecoveryGrowth at Live Tampa Bay is rooted in partnership. Addressing substance use and supporting recovery requires coordination across healthcare, business, government, and community organizations. No single entity...
Why Policy Matters in Recovery: Turning Data into Action
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.
Letter from the CEO
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.
From Momentum to Action: What Comes Next After the Leaders Luncheon
The 2026 Annual Leaders Luncheon to End Overdose brought together more than 300 leaders from across Tampa Bay, each playing a role in shaping the future of recovery in our region. From the opening moments to the final remarks, one theme was clear: progress is happening, but sustaining it will require continued collaboration and action.
Why Policy Matters in Recovery: Turning Data into Action
If addiction were only about the substance, everyone exposed to the same drug would have the same outcome. We know that’s not how it works. One famous series of experiments, often called “Rat Park”, offers a surprisingly human lesson: our environment and our sense of belonging can dramatically shape how we relate to substances.
As We Grow: Kofi Hunt
Live Tampa Bay Welcomes Kofi HuntLive Tampa Bay is excited to welcome Kofi Hunt to our team as Community Liaison for Pinellas and Pasco Counties. Kofi brings extensive experience as a community organizer and coalition builder, with a strong background connecting...
Women Shaping the Recovery Movement
If addiction were only about the substance, everyone exposed to the same drug would have the same outcome. We know that’s not how it works. One famous series of experiments, often called “Rat Park”, offers a surprisingly human lesson: our environment and our sense of belonging can dramatically shape how we relate to substances.
