Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, LSW

Mama | Social Worker | Organizer | Harm Reductionist | Cheese Enthusiast | Founder @live4lali + @ilharmreduction IL movement to end overdose + the drug war

[ASAM @ASAMorg]

A 50-year-old law limits many Americans’ access to addiction treatment that is right for them.  To learn more about pending legislation to reform methadone access, click here:  https://t.co/tUFvP734TA

[Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, LSW @ChelsLali]

@ChicagosMayor @ilharmreduction is so grateful for your support, Mayor. You're not alone, and together we can save lives. <3

[Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, LSW @ChelsLali]

Wishing our friends at @_OnPointNYC a successful #internationaloverdoseawarenessday event

[OnPoint NYC @_OnPointNYC]

Overdose awareness is not enough - on August 31, we demand action. Join us on #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay for our march, vigil, and rally. Learn more here: https://t.co/4EmogaDf0S

[Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, LSW @ChelsLali]

WHEN SAVING LIVES IS UNDER ATTACK, WHAT DO WE DO? STAND UP, FIGHT BACK! #endoverdosenowil
Rally with us on 8/28. @ilharmreduction @AIDSChicago @ThresholdsChi @ACLUofIL @ChiRecoveryAlli @live4lali @ChiPublicHealth @IllinoisPCA @NicasaBHS @SanaCollective @ssdpofficial

[Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, LSW @ChelsLali]

@rep_nabeelasyed @ElectVentura Thanks for sharing @ElectVentura - we look forward to seeing you Monday!

[Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, LSW @ChelsLali]

We are so grateful for your support @rep_nabeelasyed

[State Representative Nabeela Syed @rep_nabeelasyed]

Ten people lose their life every single day due to unintentional drug overdoses in IL -- these are our friends, family, & community members. 

Join the IL Harm Reduction & Recovery Coalition on August 28 at Federal Plaza from 3pm-7pm for a rally & resource fair. #EndOverdoseNowIL

[State Representative Nabeela Syed @rep_nabeelasyed]

Ten people lose their life every single day due to unintentional drug overdoses in IL -- these are our friends, family, & community members. 

Join the IL Harm Reduction & Recovery Coalition on August 28 at Federal Plaza from 3pm-7pm for a rally & resource fair. #EndOverdoseNowIL

[Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, LSW @ChelsLali]

Less talking, more acting.
Less fear-mongering , more truth telling.
Less task forces, more therapy.
Less posturing, more comprehensive plan implementing.
No more whackamole.
No more studies.
Let’s save fucking lives.

[Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, LSW @ChelsLali]

#Fentanyl: got a full hour on @MeetThePress.

Conclusion: people are dying and there’s no end in sight.

I’ll help. Education. Opportunity. Harm reduction. Peer support. Criminal justice reform. Treatment. Housing. Food. Diplomacy. Safe supply. Compassion. Political will.

[Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, LSW @ChelsLali]

Every day, 10 moms in Illinois, like Felicia, lose their children to an #overdose - enough is enough! Join us on 8.28 for the End Overdose Now Illinois Rally & Resource Fair at Federal Plaza in Chicago from 3-7 PM #EndOverdoseNowIL

Get involved: https://t.co/BkkrztzZxP

[Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, LSW @ChelsLali]

It's about damn time.

[Juliana Stratton @JulianaStratton]

Rain or shine, we’re celebrating Pride, today and everyday! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[National Harm Reduction Coalition @HarmReduction]

This Father's Day, we're thinking about the many fathers/father figures who aren't w/us today. Our hearts are w/ the families of those who've lost their dads to overdose & the overwhelming amount of fathers/father figures incarcerated because of the racist "#WarOnDrugs."

[Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, LSW @ChelsLali]

Grateful Luke and Matt can celebrate their bond today. Making space for all of those out there rumbling with many meanings of today. ❤️

[Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, LSW @ChelsLali]

@replilly78 Congratulations Leader Lilly! Much deserved 🎉

[NASW-Illinois @NASWIL]

Chicago should hold officers accountable, however, real reform would include passage of the Anjanette Young ordinance. We continue to call on @ChicagosMayor and the city council to ensure this never happens again by passing this long overdue legislation.

https://t.co/37DnyeKd6I

[Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, LSW @ChelsLali]

We can walk and chew gum at the same time.

https://t.co/kGSabOp1mi

[Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, LSW @ChelsLali]

@clairezagorski This is my exact experience and it’s still bizarre to me. Like, just try.

[Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, LSW @ChelsLali]

McHenry County is a special community with a broad continuum of behavioral healthcare for its residents. I am honored to be the keynote speaker at the MC Mental Health Board’s Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Recovery Conference in September!

[Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, LSW @ChelsLali]

We are AWFUL at this whole green thumb thing. But we try. 💐