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 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.

2024 Annual Opioid Report

2023 Annual Opioid 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

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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 Health Department 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, NOHD 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