February 6, 2026 | From City of New Orleans
Office of Nighttime Economy and Louisiana Department of Health Host Harm Reduction Pop-Ups for Nightlife and Hospitality Workers
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Office of Nighttime Economy, in coordination with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), will host harm reduction pop-ups in the lobby of Gallier Hall on Monday, February 9, and Tuesday, February 10, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
These pop-ups are designed to support nightlife business operators and hospitality workers with the tools, training, and knowledge needed to respond effectively in emergencies as the city prepares for the upcoming parade season. Attendees will be able to pick up free harm reduction supplies, including naloxone (commonly known by the brand name Narcan), a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses, as well as fentanyl test strips, which can be used to detect the presence of fentanyl in substances. The Office of Nighttime Economy will also have a limited supply of drink test strips available and informational signage for venues to post, reinforcing overdose prevention, patron safety, and emergency response awareness in nightlife and hospitality settings.
Louisiana Department of Health staff will be on site to provide educational materials and brief refreshers on how to properly use these supplies, answer questions, and share best practices for overdose prevention and response in nightlife and hospitality settings.
“Harm reduction is a critical public health tool and an important part of keeping our nightlife workers, patrons, and communities safe,” said Michael Ince, director of the New Orleans Office of Nighttime Economy. “By partnering with the Louisiana Department of Health, we’re making sure venues and workers have access to both the tools and the knowledge they need during one of the busiest times of the year.”
These pop-ups are free and open to nightlife and hospitality business operators, managers, and workers. No registration is required, and supplies are first-come, first-served.
Event Details:
Location: Gallier Hall, first floor lobby
Dates: Monday, February 9 & Tuesday, February 10
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
For more information, email Julia Heath, Office of Nighttime Economy, at julia.heath@nola.gov.