Opioid & Harm Reduction

Understanding the Crisis and Our Response

The New Orleans Health Department, together with our community partners, has developed comprehensive strategies to address the overdose crisis. Our latest report details these efforts and outlines how we'll use Opioid Settlement Funds in 2024 to save lives.

Download 2023 Annual Report

Free Life-Saving Training Programs

Learn to Save Lives We offer three essential training programs that give you the skills to help in emergencies:

  1. Overdose Response Learn to recognize overdose signs and administer Narcan, a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose.
  2. Stop the Bleed Gain skills to help stabilize serious bleeding injuries until emergency services arrive.
  3. Hands-Only CPR Master chest compressions and learn to use AED devices during cardiac emergencies.

All training sessions are:

  • Free of charge
  • Taught by expert staff
  • Offered to small groups
  • Designed for everyday people

Request Training for Your Group