Newsletter
As We Grow
WELCOME, ALLYSEN KERR! We are thrilled to announce and warmly welcome Allysen Kerr as the new Communications and Marketing Director of Live Tampa Bay. Allysen brings with her a remarkable blend of creativity, strategy, and entrepreneurial spirit. An award-winning...
Our Stories
As the Clinical Education Manager at Advent Health Wesley Chapel, Ashley shares how her workplace became more than just a job—it was a source of strength, support, and transformation on her path to recovery. This story serves as a power of example for both...
Did You Know
September is National Recovery Month—a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and hope of individuals and families on their recovery journeys. It is also a time to recognize the importance of supporting employees and communities affected by mental health and...
Upcoming Events
SAVE THE DATE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025 Live Tampa Bay is hosting the 4th Annual Behavioral Health & Public Safety Summit, bringing together law enforcement, fire rescue, and problem-solving courts to strengthen cross-sector collaboration in addressing...
Our Stories
It is important to share stories of recovery so that we can reduce stigma and spread a message of hope that recovery is possible, at any age. This month we hear from Josh, a young man who experienced drug use and the trauma of losing his mother at a young age. Josh...
Did You Know
BACK TO SCHOOL: What Parents and Educators Should Know About Substance Use and Mental Health This month, we are featuring a guest Blog by Emily Parsons, MA – Assistant Director of Health Promotion at the University of Tampa. Some students are anticipating...
As We Grow
Live Tampa Bay is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team and liase in Hernando & Citrus Counties. The Community Liaison will support the organization’s outreach efforts in these counties by fostering collaboration and communication with a variety of...
Community Voices
A Parent’s Perspective As I begin the countdown to the first day of school, there are so many things I need to do. I am composing what seems to be a never-ending checklist of Open Houses, schedule change approvals, orthodontist appointments, sports physicals,...
Letter from the CEO
The data in this month’s newsletter reveals a sobering truth: adults 60 and older in Tampa Bay are now more likely to die from an overdose than those under 30. While overall overdose deaths have decreased, senior fatalities have climbed 24% over three years....
As We Grow
Supporting Seniors Throughout the Region We are forming a new cross-sector committee to support those 60 and older. Get Involved: If your organization or agency serves our older population or is interested in ways to improve outcomes in older adults in the Tampa...
Our Stories
Thomas shares his inspiring journey of recovery later in life, proving that healing and transformation aren’t bound by age. In his story he reflects on finding purpose after years of struggle and reminds us that connection, support, and a second chance can come at...
Did You Know
Seniors and Overdose:The Unseen Crisis in Tampa Bay While many may associate substance use disorder (SUD) and overdose risk with younger populations, emerging data reveals a different—and deeply concerning—story. In the Tampa Bay region, adults 60 years and older...
Letter from the CEO
June 6 is Revive Awareness Day, which was designated to raise awareness of opioid overdose dangers and promote the safe use and availability of opioid antagonists like naloxone. This day comes at a critical point in the overdose epidemic – after years of effort,...
Our Stories
People over 60 are increasingly finding their way into recovery, proving that it’s never too late to reclaim your life. Whether it’s the result of a decades-long battle with substance use or a more recent struggle triggered by loss, pain, or isolation, older adults...
As We Grow
Join Our Team! Live Tampa Bay is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team. The Communications & Community Liaison role at Live Tampa Bay will lead communications efforts to support the region’s response to the opioid crisis. The role blends strategic...
