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Letter from the CEOMay 2026Newsletter
Letter from the CEO

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.

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May 13, 2026

April 2026Letter from the CEONewsletter
Letter from the CEO

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.

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Apr 9, 2026

April 2026Did You KnowNewsletter
From Momentum to Action: What Comes Next After the Leaders Luncheon

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.

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Apr 8, 2026

Did You KnowMarch 2026Newsletter
Why Policy Matters in Recovery: Turning Data into 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.

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Apr 8, 2026

Letter from the CEOMarch 2026Newsletter
Letter from the CEO

Letter from the CEO

This February, I’ve been thinking a lot about how loneliness, overdose, and stigma show up in real lives here in Tampa Bay, and what it would look like for all of us to respond with more compassion, not more pressure. In my letter, I share why connection and person‑first language matter so much, how Black communities are carrying a disproportionate share of this crisis, and three simple ways we can care for ourselves more kindly while helping someone else feel less alone.

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Mar 12, 2026

Did You KnowFebruary 2026Newsletter
What the “Rat Park” Experiment Can Teach Us About Addiction and Belonging

What the “Rat Park” Experiment Can Teach Us About Addiction and Belonging

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.

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Feb 11, 2026

Did You KnowFebruary 2026Newsletter
Falling in Love With Yourself: A Different Kind of February Self‑Care

Falling in Love With Yourself: A Different Kind of February Self‑Care

By February, most “new year, new you” resolutions are already fading into the background. If you’re living in or supporting recovery, that can feel discouraging—like one more reminder that change is hard. At Live Tampa Bay, we see it differently. Real growth, especially in recovery, tends to come from small, sustainable acts of self‑respect, not from trying to reinvent yourself overnight. This month, we’re inviting you to think about self‑care as “falling in love with yourself”—in a grounded, everyday way.

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Feb 11, 2026

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