Newsletter
As We Grow
Live Tampa Bay's New Team MembersAs we steadfastly pursue our strategic goal to reduce the number of opioid deaths by 50% in five years, Live Tampa Bay has welcomed new team members through the Bridges not Barriers program. This initiative was funded by the 2023...
Into The Light
Dana Rutherford's poignant journey from loss to empowerment shines as a beacon of hope in our latest feature. Witness her transformative story of resilience and compassion as she channels the pain of losing loved ones to substance use disorder to create a powerful...
Letter from the CEO
As we approach Thanksgiving, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude. I am grateful for your support of the mission of Live Tampa Bay: to reduce the number of overdose deaths by 50% in 5 years. Over the past year, you have shown up to our webinars,...
Did You Know?
In a first of its kind study, released just last week, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) examined recovery in our country. Here’s what they found: (1)According SAMHSA, a system of care, or infrastructure, that is...
Into the Light
Let's hear from Tina Miller, the Founder and Executive Director of Florida Recovery Schools of Tampa Bay. Tina's own journey through the challenges of substance use inspired her to establish an institution dedicated to helping young individuals on their path to...
As We Grow
Alan Davidson Live Tampa Bay's New Stakeholder Coalition ChairCelebrating multiple new leadership roles this month is Alan Davidson, now the President and CEO of Central Florida Behavioral Health Network (CFBHN). CFBHN partners with community service organizations...
Letter from the CEO, Jennifer Webb
What an eventful Recovery Month! Our partners had over 30 events during the month of September! Live Tampa Bay participated in many events throughout the Tampa Bay region and in the state. We were even invited to be one of 500 national participants for Mobilize...
Letter from the CEO, Jennifer Webb
Regardless of the industry, the clarion call to break down silos has permeated organizational culture for the past decade. More recently, this concept has expanded beyond single organizations to connect different sectors and engage multiple organizations through...
As We Grow
JOIN OUR TEAM! LAW ENFORCEMENT LIAISON BRIDGES NOT BARRIERS: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM The Law Enforcement Liaison will play a vital role in fostering collaboration and communication between law enforcement agencies, Live Tampa Bay and our behavioral health and...
Did You Know
Breaking Down Silos: SAVING LIVES THROUGH COLLABORATION Communities confronting the opioid crisis across the country are breaking down barriers between law enforcement, health care, and recovery services to better address the overdose epidemic. Research...
Into The Light
Our personal story for In The Light is from Kelsey Erny, Director of Wellness for Polk For Recovery. She tells of the people who were willing to look beyond their silos to help her access a range of services for her recovery....
Upcoming Events
Live Tampa Bay‘s Faith Leadership Committee Announces: 40 days of Prayer: A Reflection on Addiction, Recovery and Community Kickoff August 31st - October 9th, 7:00 pm A FacebookLive Event: 40 Days of Prayer is a community-wide campaign to unite congregations and...
Our Stories: Into the Light | Jac Smith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRkGlQyeAGw This month, Jac Smith shared his story with Live Tampa Bay - a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Jac has been clean and sober since 1980 and wouldn't have it any other...
Letter from The Executive Director
The story of recovery must be about our broader Tampa Bay Community and how we collectively come together to celebrate, support and protect all of us in our communities who connect and celebrate their authentic selves.