Tampa Bay’s Mental Health Reality

8.8 Million

workdays per year are lost in the Tampa Bay area due to poor mental health

1 out of 3

Tampa Bay residents are uncomfortable discussing mental health with their children

7 in 10

Tampa Bay residents experienced at least 1 poor mental health day during the past month

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About Us

Tampa Bay Thrives is a coalition of passionate community leaders who care deeply about our community’s mental health and are committed to working differently together to achieve systems-level transformation through innovative approaches, data, research, and storytelling.

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Our Vision

Tampa Bay Thrives envisions an emotionally healthy community where mental health is a priority and all thrive together.

Our Mission

To mobilize the community to strengthen behavioral health outcomes for depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder, with a focus on improving early intervention, access, and awareness.

Mental Health America is the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and prevention. As your local affiliate, we are proud to lead the movement for mental health in the Tampa Bay area.

Our Partners

AdventHealth
BayCare
Bealls, Inc.
CliftonLarsonAllen
Community Foundation Tampa Bay
Diamond View
Florida Blue
Florida Department of Children and Families
HCA Florida Health Care
Heritage Insurance
Hillsborough County Florida
Lightning Foundation
Mental Heath America PAYCHEX
Mosiac

Pasco County Sheriff’s Office
Power Design
ProSource Wholesale
Raymond James
Regions
Stevie & Fern
Slate Studios
Sukha
Tampa General Hospital
That 1 Painter
Vinik Family Foundation
Mable & Ellsworth Simmons Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Lykes Dimmit Family Foundation 

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One community, many stories

Mental health touches everyone—explore inspiring stories of recovery and hope, showcasing Tampa Bay's strength through resilience, healing, and triumph.

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Your Gift Saves Lives

Your donation to Tampa Bay Thrives can make a life-saving difference for those in need of support. Your generosity helps to ensure that they know they are not alone.

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Supports bringing more resources for mental health to our community

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Supports Tampa Bay Thrives initiatives to combat social isolation through policy

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Funds youth mental health programming within our Wellness Room

what our partners say

“We have a unique opportunity in the area of mental health to leverage and connect all of the great people and resources in Hillsborough County as part of an exciting pilot program to ultimately enhance the outcomes for those looking for help.”

Chris Majeski, Raymond James

“Collaborating, innovating and partnering around behavioral health is both exciting and critical for our communities we all service.”

John Couris, Tampa General Hospital

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Stay informed. Get inspired. Get Involved. Join us in building a healthier, more connected Tampa Bay.