This has been a busy December for us at Women With a Vision as our staff and volunteers have prepared to welcome harm reductionists and drug policy reform advocates from across the South and nation. And it’s not too late for you to join us this Thursday and Friday at the Southern Harm Reduction and […]
Zina Mitchell has long been a member of the WWAV family. As we move into 2014, we are thrilled to announce that she will be transitioning into her new role as our resident Harm Reductionist and Outreach Worker. Zina is a native of New Orleans, born and raised in the 7th Ward. She first connected […]
Tune into The 504 to hear Deon Haywood talks about how WWAV is fighting the social ills that contribute to HIV/ AIDS spreading amongst women and communities of color.
On November 15th, WWAV hosted our our first Overdose Prevention and Naloxone training with Dr. Catherine Jones. And this is just the beginning of our work together! Catherine Jones, MD, was born and raised in New Orleans. She came to medicine after a decade of community organizing, harm reduction, and racial justice work in New Orleans and […]
Notice to visitors of the Southern Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Conference, December 12-13 in New Orleans: If you need/want access to methadone during your visit, please register with your local methadone clinic 2-4 weeks in advance of the conference. Let them know you’ll be in New Orleans and want “guest dosages” sent to a New Orleans methadone clinic. The […]