Opioid & Harm Reduction

Understanding the Crisis and Our Response

The New Orleans Department of Health and Human Services, together with our community partners, has developed comprehensive strategies to address the drug overdose crisis.  Our latest report outlines the current state of the opioid crisis in New Orleans, and the efforts in place to save lives.

2025 Annual Opioid Report

2024 Annual Opioid Report

2023 Annual Opioid Report

Narcan Distribution

Free Narcan for reversing opioid overdoses is available to the public through the New Orleans Department of Health and Human Services by one of the following ways:

  • Pickup from the following New Orleans Fire Department stations:
    1. Station #1 (2920 Magazine St)
    2. Station #29 (317 Decatur St)
    3. Station #36 (5403 Read Blvd)
    4. Station #40 (2500 General de Gaulle Dr)
  • For City Hall pickup, contact Avery Temple at 504-514-6813 (call or text)
  • Businesses and nightlife spaces should reach out to Julia Heath with the Office of Nighttime Economy

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

Opioid Settlement Funds

As a result of national lawsuits against opioid manufacturing and distribution companies, the State of Louisiana has begun receiving Opioid Settlement Funds. The New Orleans Department of Health and Human Services will oversee the City of New Orleans’ portion of those funds which is approximately 6.29% of the funds received by the state. This funding source is expected to last through 2038. To ensure that these funds are used to reach those who have been impacted by the opioid crisis, NOHHS partnered with Tulane’s School of Public health to develop evidenced-based recommendations for utilization of this funding source. You can read the full report here.

Opioid Settlement Funds Recommendations Report