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"There comes a point where we need to stop pulling people from the river. We need to go upstream and figure out why they are falling in"

- Desmond Tutu   
South African Bishop, Theologian, & Activist

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SAFE Illinois is a statewide advocacy organization advancing bold, harm reduction–based solutions to Illinois’ health and safety crises. We're a collective of public health professionals, grassroots organizers, policy strategists, and everyday Illinoisans who believe everyone deserves to survive, strive, and thrive—no matter their income, zip code, or background.​We take action, not permission. Whether in the streets or the Statehouse,we fight for a future where public safety starts with care, not criminalization.

​WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT - By no longer looking at public health and safety concerns as stand-alone problems, we can focus on the intersectional causes and solutions.​

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Legislation worth fighting for

Building a Safer, Healthier Illinois Starts with Policy That Saves Lives

As we build momentum toward the fall, SAFE Illinois is charging ahead with a bold legislative agenda for the 104th Illinois General Assembly.

Our priorities reflect what communities across Illinois need most:

  • Expanded behavioral health access

  • Bold harm reduction strategies

  • Equity for survivors

  • Accountability for those fueling violence

We are proud to support the following slate of life-saving bill

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We fight for these policies because lives depend on them. With your support—whether it’s showing up, donating, organizing, or simply spreading the word—we can turn bold ideas into real protections.

Together, we survive. Together, we strive. Together, we thrive.

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