What We Do
Below Sea Level Aid is committed to keeping all of our services truly low-barrier. We never require personal identification, proof of residency, or proof of income to access support. Everyone deserves care without paperwork, prerequisites, or judgment—and our programs are built to meet people exactly where they are, with dignity, respect, and no strings attached.
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Community Outreach
Neutral Ground is a community outreach program, designed to ensure that harm reduction supplies and essential resources are accessible to those who need them most. With multiple distribution sites set up across New Orleans, Neutral Ground allows community members to pick up vital items such as naloxone, sterile syringes, safer smoking kits, bus passes, clothing, and hygiene supplies—wherever is most convenient for them.
Preventative Health
Lagniappe is a health services program, dedicated to providing accessible and low-barrier healthcare resources to the community. The program offers free rapid HIV and STI testing, ensuring individuals receive timely and confidential results. Beyond testing, Lagniappe facilitates linkage to care, connecting individuals with medical providers, treatment options, and ongoing support.
Policy and Research
Redux Magazine is dedicated to advancing social justice with the power of informed dialogue and critical research. Our online magazine serves as a platform for voices advocating for harm reduction, abolition, and transformative justice. We aim for a more equitable society by publishing insightful articles, research studies, and personal narratives that challenge the status quo.
Re-Entry Support
PEL is designed to support individuals transitioning back into society after incarceration. Recognizing the significant barriers faced by returning citizens, PEL provides financial assistance to cover essential identification documents, including birth certificates, Social Security cards, and state IDs—key resources needed to secure employment, housing, and healthcare.