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Brevard’s Commitment to Fighting the Opioid Crisis
Brevard County’s Space for Recovery campaign aims to encourage and help individuals and families affected by opioid addiction by:
- reducing the stigma of opioid addiction
- offering accessible resources
- providing easy navigation for opioid addiction treatment and recovery resources throughout the county
Stay Informed: The Opioid Crisis
Fentanyl
From 2017-2023, fentanyl and its analogs were involved in the overdose deaths of 1,738 individuals in Brevard County.
EMS Calls
In 2023, Brevard's emergency responders answered a total of 3,050 calls involving a suspected drug overdose, of which 1,259 involved opioids.
Drug Poisoning Deaths
Brevard County's age-adjusted drug poisoning death rate was in the top 10 among Florida counties in 2023.
Naloxone Usage
In 2023, 2,821 doses of Naloxone were administered by EMS staff or other individuals before help arrived.
Opiod-Related Burdens on the Community
Law enforcement and corrections pursues trafficking, DWIs while responding to overdoses, detox demands.
First responders and health care high volume of overdose calls places demands on EMS and emergency rooms.
Community workers parks, libraries, and transit staff burdened by need to repspond to drug use (even overdoses).
Nonprofit providers require additional funding to serve the growing need (especially in-patient treatment beds).
Child welfare system caretaker drug abuse has become a majpr reason for child removals to foster care.
Families struggle to know how to respond approprately for their family, coworkers, and friends.
Thank You to our Partners
Thank you to all of the community members, leaders, and organizations who have contributed their time and expertise to the development and launch of this campaign, just a few of whom are highlighted below.
For mental health emergencies, CALL 988 or go to the nearest emergency department. For physical health emergencies, CALL 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Space for Recovery 2025