Sexual and Reproductive Health

The New Orleans Health Department aims to support sexual and reproductive health care by connecting residents to resources, education and health care services including STI testing. Our work focuses on advancing policies and programs in collaboration with community partners to promote the health and wellness of all in New Orleans.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Misoprostol and Mifepristone Access

New Sex Education Opportunities!

The New Orleans Health Department is now offering free sex education facilitator training to middle and high school staff in Orleans Parish. Trainees will be provided lesson plans and resources to deliver four evidence-based sexual health modules that align with Louisiana state standards and help satisfy grade-level expectations for health.

Please fill out this brief form or contact Ryann Martinek for more information.

Sex Ed for All Interest Form

Sexual and Reproductive Health Providers Search

Use the following search tools to find affordable, confidential sexual and reproductive health services through primary care providers in the New Orleans area:

504HealthNet “Find a Clinic” Map: Locate affordable clinics offering primary care, STI testing/treatment, and reproductive health services within the Greater New Orleans area.
Bedside “Find a Health Center” Tool: Search for birth control and reproductive health providers locally and nationwide.
New Orleans Health Department STI Testing Locator Map: Find confidential STI/HIV testing and treatment locations within New Orleans, many of which are free or low-cost.
Bounce to Zero is a citywide initiative to end new HIV transmission and connect those living with HIV to care and resources. Free self-administered HIV and syphilis rapid tests are available to residents of Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Bernard, St. John the Baptist, St. Charles, St. James, and Plaquemines parishes through the Bounce to Zero webpage.
New Orleans Health Department’s HCH Clinics: The New Orleans Health Department's HCH offers primary care services to individuals regardless of insurance or housing status. In addition to primary care, reproductive and sexual health services, including STI testing, treatment, and access to contraception, are readily available to patients.

Resources to Share

In partnership with Condom Collective, the New Orleans Health Department has free condoms available upon request.

Request free safer sex supplies

Sexual and Reproductive Health

The mission of NOARHP is to ensure that all Orleans Parish public school students have access to age-appropriate, evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and comprehensive sexual health education, leading to safer and more responsible sexual health decisions.

NOARHP places LSU Health, Tulane School of Medicine, and UQ-Ochsner Clinical School Student volunteers in New Orleans-area elementary, middle, and high schools to teach free, comprehensive sexual health lessons adherent to Louisiana state law.

If you are a school that would like NOARHP to teach at your site, please complete this form. NOARHP will follow up with you!