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Advocacy

Our Impact

Tampa Bay Thrives champions mental health advocacy through legislation, community partnerships, and public education, prioritizing preventive and intervention efforts at the local level to address mental health risk factors.

21%

Percentage of mental health need that can be met with in-state mental health workers

54.2%

FL Adults with mental health concerns covered by private insurance

$1,364

Average out of pocket spending for insured individuals in Florida

IYKYK

We’ve all been there. Hiding behind a smile, acting like everything’s ok… When often, it’s not. IYKYK is an invitation to share stories of recovery and hope, allowing community members to share their struggles, tools for overcoming life’s difficult moments, and the victories that come with healing.

Tell Your Story

Your words can help change the life of a loved one. Share your story, and receive a personalized, sharable IYKYK graphic.

Legislative Priorities

Tampa Bay Thrives works to make positive changes and provide support through policy and legislative initiatives by focusing on the most important mental health challenges and issues faced by the local community.

TBT in the Community

Funders

  • AdventHealth
  • BayCare
  • Clearwater Police Department
  • Florida Blue Foundation 
  • Genevieve Lykes and Lawrence Dimmit Family Foundation
  • HCA Healthcare
  • Hillsborough County
  • JP Morgan Chase
  • Pasco County Sheriff’s Department
  • Raymond James
  • Rays Baseball Foundation
  • Tampa General Hospital
  • The community foundation of Tampa Bay
  • The Lightning Foundation
  • The Steinbrenner Family Foundation
  • The Mosaic Company Foundation

Support Your
Community Today

By providing financial support, you are directly contributing to our ability to provide life-saving counseling services to the Tampa Bay Community.