Newsletter
Letter from the Executive Director
I hope your holiday season was filled with joy, peace, and warmth. Thank you for your ongoing support of Live Tampa Bay. Our first year has been full of hosting community events to raise awareness of the overdose crisis - as well as the possibility of recovery,...
Letter from the Executive Director
Before we turn from giving thanks and dive into to the hustle and bustle of the end of the year, I want to take a moment to extend gratitude to all of you engaged in this work. This begins with all of you who have turned personal heartache into a giving heart. Each...
As We Grow
Faith-based communities are often one of the first places people seek assistance for mental health and addiction. Many times, faith leaders are the “first-responders” for those in crisis. This is why Live Tampa Bay is excited to announce the launch of our Faith...
Did you Know?
Expressing gratitude can have many benefits to our mental and physical health. Learn about the benefits and tips for expressing gratitude below.
Our Stories: Into the Light
Click below to listen to William's story as he shares his path of recovery and his journey of giving back to his community. Listen to Will’s story below and visit our Public Awareness Page for more empowering stories. https://vimeo.com/770743066
Get Engaged
The First Annual Law Enforcement and First Responders Summit has a new date! Save the date for January 10th and . You will hear from former DEA Agent, Steven Peterson about the fentanyl crisis, what trends we have seen and what we can expect to see in the future....
Our Stories: Into the Light
Cesar Rodriguez, a loving father and husband shares his inspiring story of how he was able to turn his life around after 17 years of heroin use. Listen to Cesar’s story below and visit our Public Awareness Page for more empowering stories....
Letter from the Executive Director
Law enforcement and first responders play an essential role in the fight against opioid overdose deaths. In fact, they save lives every day: data show there are 34 9-1-1 calls a day that lead to successful overdose reversals. That’s 12,449 people a year in the Tampa...
Did You Know?
Understanding where the most overdoses are occurring can help law enforcement and first responders respond to overdoses appropriately. The information can help identify trends and patterns in overdoses, as well as foster collaboration between law enforcement, first...
Get Engaged
Join the Law Enforcement and First Responders Committee for the First Annual Law Enforcement and First Responders Summit Luncheon. and hear from former DEA Agent, Steven Peterson about the fentanyl crisis, what trends we have seen and what we can expect to see in the...
As We Grow
As the Law Enforcement and First Responders Committee is gearing up for their first annual summit, click here to learn the tactics law enforcement and first responder agencies are employing to combat the opioid crisis. To register for the . If you are...
Letter from the Executive Director
I hope this newsletter finds you and your loved one’s safely through the storm. With the threat of high winds and storm surge behind us, I am looking forward to beginning the recovery process. I am eager to clear away the downed branches, empty the fridge, move my...
Get Engaged
Mark your calendars for our second Annual Regional Leaders Luncheon on March 9, 2023! Registration information will be forthcoming. September is both National Recovery Month, and Suicide Awareness Month. If you are in a crisis, call or text the the national suicide...
Did you know?
These numbers point to important opportunities to connect those whose drug use has become life-threatening to treatment or recovery resources. Of those who stay alive through their addiction, 3 of 4 of those with substance use disorders do recovery according to a...
Our Stories: Into the Light
A nurse with substance use disorder--Ashley Howard was afraid her career would be over. Instead, she shares a story of receiving life-saving support from her employer during one of the toughest times. Listen to Ashley’s story below and visit our Public Awareness Page...
