Why We Do This Work

  • Respect for Individual Autonomy

    Recognizing that people make their own choices, harm reduction supports safer practices without judgment or coercion.

  • Non-Judgmental Services

    Providing services and resources in a manner that does not impose moral judgment or pressure on individuals.

  • Inclusive and Collaborative Approaches

    Involving individuals with lived experience and the communities served in the design and delivery of harm reduction programs.

Facilitated Trainings

These harm reduction trainings are offered free of charge to community members, organizations, and service providers to ensure that life-saving knowledge and resources are accessible to all. Trainings can be conducted in-person or virtually.

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Testimonials

  • "BSLA has accepted and fulfilled mutual aid requests that I have submitted on behalf of the families and students I work with as a school counselor. Words can’t express the feeling of gratitude that myself and these families have for BSLA and our supportive community! Without BSLA to platform and fundraise for these efforts, support for families with limited resources would be much more difficult to achieve."

Thank you to our funders

Greater New Orleans Foundation - New Moon Fund - Gilead - NOVAS Voices - New Orleans Youth Alliance - Emily Bloomin Youth Fund - Southern Vision Alliance - Foundation for Louisiana - Keller Family Foundation - Comier Family Foundation