Welcome to
Tampa Bay Thrives
Tampa Bay Thrives is an innovative nonprofit with a mission of mobilizing the community to strengthen behavioral health outcomes for depression, anxiety and substance use disorder, with a focus on improving early intervention, access, and awareness.
Founded in 2019, Tampa Bay Thrives was formed to improve the lives of individuals greatly affected by mental health and substance use disorders. Discover more about Tampa Bay Thrives.
Fulfilling a Purpose
– In Tampa Bay and West Central Florida, 1 in 5 has a mental illness
– 1 in 14 has a substance abuse disorder
– Florida ranks 40th in terms of access to behavioral healthcare
We are a cross-sector coalition of Tampa Bay Area leaders who are dedicated to ensuring that individuals who need help get the necessary supports to feel better.
Feeling Better Starts Today
Take your first step towards better mental health. Call our free and confidential support line, Let’s Talk. Trained counselors are available 24 hours a day.
You Can Make a Direct Impact
When faced with a mental health crisis, having access to mental health help when you need it can make the all the difference. We believe that every person deserves to have access to resources that support their ability to feel better and heal. Your support will help us continue our efforts of helping to close gaps in our mental health system, so that we all thrive.
News & Resources From Tampa Bay Thrives
Pat Maroon responds to announcer’s body shaming with charitable donation
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October 2022 Webinar: Behavioral Health – A Workforce in Crisis
A deep dive into solutions to the behavioral health workforce crisis led by Dr. Michael Hoge, professor of psychiatry…
November 2022 Webinar: Technology’s Role in Supporting Behavioral Health Workforce
An examination of technology’s role in supporting behavioral health workforce, led by Dr. Stephen Phillippi, chair of Behavioral &…