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Harm Reduction in Louisiana

Louisiana exempts syringe service programs from its paraphernalia law, but only where a local governing authority has expressly approved one, an opt-in model similar to Florida's rather than blanket statewide authorization. Naloxone has been available under a statewide standing order since January 2017, letting participating pharmacists dispense it directly to caregivers, family, and friends of someone at risk, building on a 2016 law that let practitioners prescribe or dispense it without examining the person who might use it. Louisiana's Good Samaritan law protects anyone who administers naloxone in good faith from prosecution or civil liability, and the state extended that same overdose Good Samaritan protection to cover fentanyl test strips and similar drug-checking equipment as well.

The Louisiana Department of Health's Office of Behavioral Health runs a centralized harm reduction distribution hub, letting organizations across the state request naloxone and other supplies for their communities through the Louisiana Statewide Overdose Prevention and Response Hub, which also handles training and site applications for new distribution points. The state's LaSOR (Louisiana State Opioid Response) grant funds the broader treatment and prevention system this connects into.

Because syringe access here depends on local approval, whether a program is legally protected can genuinely differ from one parish to the next.

Last reviewed September 2026 by Penny Beach, PRS.

Harm Reduction Agencies in Louisiana

Recently added agencies in Louisiana

Health Department

Marrero Public Health Unit, Free Narcan, Marrero

1855 Ames Blvd, Marrero, LA, 70072 Directions

(504) 349-5639

Narcan/Naloxone

How to Access: Anyone 18 or older can pick up one dose of Narcan. Reported Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (2021 to 2022). Instruction on recognizing an overdose is included. Call ahead to confirm.

View Details Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Be Safe Harm Reduction Program/Capitol Area Reentry Program, Inc

1364 Swan Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, 70807 Directions

225-936-1143

Narcan/Naloxone

www.carpbr.com/be-safe

View Details Last updated Sep 21, 2026

New Orleans Syringe Access Program (Cresent Care NOSAP)

1631 Elysian Fields 2nd Floor, New Orleans, LA, 70115 Directions

504-945-400 ext 1355

Narcan/Naloxone

crescentcarehealth.org/service/harm-reduction-services/

View Details Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Women With A Vision, Inc.

1226 N Broad St, New Orleans, LA, 70118 Directions

504.301.0428

Narcan/Naloxone

wwav-no.org

View Details Last updated Sep 21, 2026

SWLA Do No Harm

603 Pujo Street, Lake Charles, LA, 70601 Directions

3379302286

Narcan/Naloxone

www.swlahec.org/swla-harm-reduction

View Details Last updated Sep 21, 2026

AAHSD (Acadiana Area Human Services District) — Region 4 OPRH site — 302 Dulles Drive, Lafayette

302 Dulles Drive, Lafayette, LA, 70506 Directions

337-262-5610

Narcan/Naloxone Fentanyl Test Strips

aahsd.org

How to Access: "As an approved distribution site, AAHSD can provide Narcan nasal spray and fentanyl test strips to anyone who asks, with no requirements or paperwork."

View Details Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Fire / EMS

Jefferson Parish Fire Station #76 — Free Overdose Rescue Packs — 4040 US-90, Avondale

4040 US-90, Avondale, LA, 70094 Directions

Narcan/Naloxone

How to Access: Walk in Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and ask for a free overdose rescue pack (naloxone). Reported in 2022. Call ahead to confirm.

View Details Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Fire / EMS

Jefferson Parish Fire Station #39 — Free Overdose Rescue Packs — 401 Vintage Dr, Kenner

401 Vintage Dr, Kenner, LA, 70065 Directions

Narcan/Naloxone

How to Access: Walk in Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and ask for a free overdose rescue pack (naloxone). Reported in 2022. Call ahead to confirm.

View Details Last updated Sep 21, 2026

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What is Harm Reduction?

Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. It is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use drugs.

Meets people where they are without judgment

Reduces fatal overdoses through naloxone access

Prevents disease transmission through syringe services

Provides pathways to treatment when people are ready

Recognizes abstinence is not the only measure of success

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Harm Reduction Agencies in Louisiana

Marrero Public Health Unit, Free Narcan, Marrero

Be Safe Harm Reduction Program/Capitol Area Reentry Program, Inc

New Orleans Syringe Access Program (Cresent Care NOSAP)

Women With A Vision, Inc.

SWLA Do No Harm

AAHSD (Acadiana Area Human Services District) — Region 4 OPRH site — 302 Dulles Drive, Lafayette

Jefferson Parish Fire Station #76 — Free Overdose Rescue Packs — 4040 US-90, Avondale

Jefferson Parish Fire Station #39 — Free Overdose Rescue Packs — 401 Vintage Dr, Kenner

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