May 28, 2026
Contact:
Jennifer Harris
Jennifer.Harris@flhealth.gov
772-785-5838
St. Lucie County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County (DOH-St. Lucie) invites the public to attend this year’s Revive Awareness Day event on Saturday, June 6, 2026. This community gathering honors the lives lost to opioid overdose, celebrates those in recovery, and supports families and individuals impacted by substance use disorder.
The event will be held from 10 – 11 a.m. at:
Paula A. Lewis Library
2950 SW Rosser Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
This year’s program will include a tree planting ceremony to create a living memorial that grows with the community. Through partnership with St. Lucie County Environmental Services, a royal poinciana tree will be provided for the living memorial and a 100-tree seedling giveaway will take place following the ceremony. Seedlings will be offered for free while supplies last. The event is also made possible through collaboration with St. Lucie County Libraries, who are providing the venue and site for the community tree-planting effort.
Guests will also receive a free copy of “Victoria’s Voice,” a book aimed at saving lives through awareness, early recognition of warning signs, and compassionate care. Revive Awareness Day was established by “Victoria’s Law” to raise awareness about opioid overdose dangers and promote access to life-saving naloxone in memory of Victoria Siegel, an 18-year-old who died of an accidental opioid-related overdose on June 6, 2015.
Attendees will learn how to spot the signs of an overdose, how to use naloxone to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, and what resources and programs are available locally to support individuals living with substance use disorder. Free naloxone will also be available at the event.
No preregistration is required. The event is free and open to the public.
Signs of an Overdose
All Floridians need to know the signs of an overdose, which include:
- Small, constricted “pinpoint pupils”
- Falling asleep or losing consciousness
- Slow, weak, or not breathing
- Choking or gurgling sounds
- Cold or clammy skin
- Discolored skin, especially lips and nails
- Limp body
What to Do if You Think Someone is Overdosing
If you suspect someone has overdosed, call 911 immediately.
Administer naloxone (Narcan) if available, lay the person on their side to prevent choking, and try to keep them awake and breathing until emergency assistance arrives.
What is Naloxone?
Naloxone (Narcan) is a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Floridians can find naloxone for their community by calling DOH-St. Lucie at 772-462-3800.
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