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Upcoming Events
The Cost of Doing Business: The Bottom Line on Addiction Oct. 20 & Nov. 17 1–2 p.m. REGISTER 5th Annual Behavioral Health & Public Safety Summit Dec. 3 | 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Marriott Westshore Registration coming soon Silos to Solutions: Connecting...
Oct 8, 2026
Focus On: Putting the Human Back in Human Resources
What recovery-friendly workplaces can do before an employee reaches a crisisWhen Ashley left treatment and returned to the workforce, employment was more than a paycheck. It was part of rebuilding a life. Work offered routine, independence and stability — the kinds of...
Oct 8, 2026
Letter from the CEO: Recovery Is About Connection
Recovery Is About Connection
Recovery is not about abstinence. Recovery is about connection.
Strengthening connections creates resilience — in families, communities and workplaces. During Recovery Night with the Tampa Bay Rays, that message was brought into one of the region’s most visible public spaces.
In short, recovery is possible.
Oct 8, 2026
As We Grow
Recovery Across Tampa Bay
National Recovery Month moved beyond treatment settings and into community life across the Tampa Bay region. Walks, resource fairs, Narcan outreach, community conversations and recovery celebrations made support visible in the places people live and gather.
On Sept. 16, Live Tampa Bay also joined the Tampa Bay Rays for Recovery Night, bringing recovery into one of the region’s most visible public spaces.
Recovery happens where life happens.
Oct 8, 2026
More To Know
More Than a Job: How Employment Supports Recovery When Ashley Neal left treatment in 2006, she was 26 years old and rebuilding her life. She had a place to live. She had family and community around her. She had a sponsor, 12-step meetings, therapy and access to health...
Oct 8, 2026
As We Grow: Building on Tampa Bay’s Progress
When Live Tampa Bay launched in 2022, the region rallied around an ambitious goal: reduce opioid overdose deaths by 50% in five years. At the time, opioid fatalities had been rising for years, and the region was confronting the devastating effects of an epidemic...
Sep 9, 2026
National Recovery Month: Recovery Is Possible, but Gaps Remain
Every September, National Recovery Month gives us an opportunity to celebrate people in recovery, recognize the families and communities supporting them, and increase awareness that recovery from substance use disorder is possible. The latest national data provides an...
Sep 9, 2026
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.
Sep 9, 2026
Manatee County Sees 56% Reduction in Opioid Overdoses
A reported 56% reduction in opioid overdoses in Manatee County offers an encouraging example of the progress communities can make when organizations and systems work together toward a common goal. The number itself is significant, but behind it are people and families...
Aug 13, 2026
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.
Aug 13, 2026
Stronger Systems, Better Outcomes: How Communities Help Make Recovery Possible
For years, communities across the nation have worked tirelessly to address the complex challenges of substance use and overdose. While significant work remains, recent trends provide reason for optimism. Across the United States and here in Florida, declines in...
Aug 13, 2026
Everyday Wellness, Lasting Impact: Building Habits That Support Recovery
August is National Wellness Month, a time often associated with self-care, stress management, healthier routines, and taking stock of our overall well-being. For people in recovery—and for the families, friends, providers, peers, and communities supporting...
Aug 13, 2026
Inaugural Faith Leaders Gathering Unites Community Around Hope, Healing, and Recovery
Last month, Live Tampa Bay welcomed faith leaders from across the region to our sold-out Faith Leaders Gathering at the Franciscan Center, a day dedicated to strengthening the role of faith communities in supporting behavioral health, recovery, and community...
Jul 9, 2026
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Proven Tool for Strengthening Recovery
Recovery is rarely a straight path. Stress, difficult emotions, and everyday challenges can create moments where returning to old habits feels tempting. While there is no single treatment that works for everyone, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has become one of...
Jul 9, 2026
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.
Jul 9, 2026
