Mr. Mary’s Harm Reduction & CO.

01/28/2025

We are excited to announce, Mr. Mary’s Harm Reduction & CO, will be applying for the 501c3 nonprofit status! We have been working tirelessly, behind the scenes, to get this huge endeavor started. So far we’ve done really well. As we are excited to announce this, we’ve run into a hurdle. As a requirement for nonprofit status we must form a Board of Directors. Although most positions have been filled on the board, I am having difficulty filling one specific position.

*Treasurer*

I will attach below a basic outline of what we are looking for. If you are interested reach out to me via private message and we will discuss further! I would like to reiterate the gratitude and appreciation I have for this amazing network that is Mr. Mary’s Harm Reduction!

Position outlined below:
Budget management/ knowledge and experience in accounting is a must!

Responsibilities may include:
-Maintaining and managing financial reports
-Presenting important audits to the Board and CEO
-Provide insight about data and trends
-Advising board on how to improve budget

Respectfully,
Mr. Mary

01/19/2025

With impending weather approaching here is a list of warming centers/ shelters.

❄️Here is the latest information. We will continue to update you as things develop! ❄️

WARMING CENTERS/SHELTERS ACROSS ACADIANA

📌Lafayette Parish
✔️Location: Dupuis Center, 1212 E Pont Des Mouton Road, Lafayette, LA 70507
✔️Opening: Sunday, January 19, at 6:00 PM (open until further notice)

📌Acadia Parish
✔️Location: Martin Luther King Center, 1725 W. Hutchinson Ave, Crowley, LA
✔️Opening: Sunday, January 19, at 6:00 PM

📌Vermilion Parish
✔️Location: KC Hall, 1007 Lejeune Avenue, Kaplan, LA
✔️Opening: Monday, January 20, at 3:00 PM (open until further notice)

📌St. Landry Parish
✔️Location: Former Indian Hills Country Club, 1141 E Prudhomme Street, Opelousas, LA
✔️Opening: Sunday, January 19, at 5:00 PM through Thursday, January 23, at 9:00 AM.

📌Iberia Parish
✔️Location: Robert B. Green Veteran’s Memorial Building, 1201 Field Street, New Iberia, LA 70560
✔️Opening: Nightly from 5:00 PM to 9:00 AM, starting Sunday, January 19, through Thursday, January 23. Closed during daytime hours
⭐️Note: For residents without a heat source. Individuals experiencing homelessness will be directed to the homeless shelter on Robertson Street.

01/06/2025

In the know:
Do you know how to administer Narcan?
Naxolone, also known as Narcan, is an emergency nasal treatment of opioid overdose. It consists of the nozzle and the plunger. One device contains one dose and each device only sprays one time.

Here are a few tips:
Step 1: Check
Check if you suspect an overdose, the individual will not wake up or appear very sleepy or not breathing well.
-Yell “Wake up!”
-Shake the person gently
-If the individual is not awake, move to step 2.
Step 2: Give
-Give 1st dose in the nose
-Hold nasal spray device with thumb on plunger and a finger on each side of the nozzle
-Insert nozzle into one nostril and press plunger firmly
Step 3: Call 911
-Get medical help immediately after giving first dose, CALL 911 NOW!
Step 4: Watch and give
-Wait 2-3 minutes after 1st dose to give medication time to work. If the person wakes up go to step 5.
-If the person doesn’t wake up, give a second dose, using a new device.
Step 5: Stay
-Stay until the ambulance arrives; even if the person wakes up. GIVE another dose if the person becomes very sleepy again.

01/03/2025

I’ve teamed up with Southern Business Baddies into the networking of Harm Reduction! As we grow, southern business baddies will also gain our support in helping other businesses grow as well. We appreciate this opportunity to grow and learn alongside other small business and organizations.

https://bossmindsetuniversity.bigcartel.com/

01/01/2025

Hello, and welcome!

My name is Shase Normand, and I’m passionate about harm reduction and sexual wellbeing. Throughout my journey, I’ve seen firsthand how addiction and infectious diseases have taken those we love, and it has inspired me to take action. This platform is dedicated to raising awareness, providing resources, and creating change for better access to viable resources.

I believe that through collective effort, we can help educate and make our communities safer. Whether you’re here to learn, contribute, or simply connect, I hope this space fosters collaboration and ignites the change we all wish to see.

Thank you for being part of this movement. Let’s make a difference together!

01/01/2025

Welcome to Mr. Mary’s Harm Reduction & CO.

At Mr. Mary’s Harm Reduction, we are dedicated to raising awareness and driving change on emphasizing kindness and autonomy in the engagement of people who use drugs or engage in risky behaviors. Whether it’s providing free wellness products to the community to finding additional resources for whatever may be needed, we believe that every action, no matter how small, has the power to make a difference.

Our mission is to inspire, inform, and engage individuals like you to join us in creating a more positive, sustainable, inclusive, and supportive world. Through education, collaboration, and actionable steps, we aim to empower communities, influence policy, and create lasting change.

Stay tuned for updates, resources, and opportunities to get involved. Together, we can drive the change we wish to see. Let’s work together to create a brighter future.

Thank you for being a part of this journey with us!

12/28/2024

What is Harm Reduction?

Harm reduction is an approach that focuses on reducing the negative consequences of certain behaviors—especially risky ones—rather than solely aiming to eliminate the behavior. It’s grounded in the belief that people make decisions based on their circumstances and personal challenges, and that a compassionate, non-judgmental approach can help improve their health and well-being.

In the context of substance use, for example, harm reduction doesn’t just aim to stop people from using drugs or alcohol; instead, it provides tools and strategies to reduce the risks of overdose, disease transmission, and other harmful effects. This might include things like providing clean needles, educating people about safer usage practices, offering naloxone (a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses), or creating spaces for supervised consumption.

Harm reduction emphasizes dignity, respect, and personal autonomy, and recognizes that people can still lead healthier, safer lives even if they don’t fully stop their risky behavior. It’s about reducing harm—one step at a time.

12/28/2024

Official Launch will be on New Years Day 12:00am. My welcome post will drop and shortly after my introduction post will drop.