Guy Felicella
@guyfelicella.bsky.social
International Public Speaker.
Harm Reduction and Recovery advocate.
Survivor of addiction, gangs and homelessness.
Telling my story.
Harm Reduction and Recovery advocate.
Survivor of addiction, gangs and homelessness.
Telling my story.
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Guy Felicella
@guyfelicella.bsky.social
· May 25
Not bad for a "Guy" who had to brought back to life 6 times & struggled with homelessness & addiction for decades in #dtes. I wouldn't be alive today without harm reduction AND I wouldn't have the life I have today without my recovery. First party of 5 #family photo. #WeDoRecover
The most ugliest thing I've ever seen ...
Like why would anyone waste money on this tin can?
Like why would anyone waste money on this tin can?
December 31, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The most ugliest thing I've ever seen ...
Like why would anyone waste money on this tin can?
Like why would anyone waste money on this tin can?
Merry Christmas to everyone, including us ❤️
We are blessed to add this cutie to our family ...
We are blessed to add this cutie to our family ...
December 25, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Merry Christmas to everyone, including us ❤️
We are blessed to add this cutie to our family ...
We are blessed to add this cutie to our family ...
Anyone could have offered Tyler some food, clothes or a place to stay without filming him ....
SHAME on all of you for exploiting Tyler for clicks and likes. You're the problem. 😡🤬
SICKENING.
SHAME on all of you for exploiting Tyler for clicks and likes. You're the problem. 😡🤬
SICKENING.
December 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Anyone could have offered Tyler some food, clothes or a place to stay without filming him ....
SHAME on all of you for exploiting Tyler for clicks and likes. You're the problem. 😡🤬
SICKENING.
SHAME on all of you for exploiting Tyler for clicks and likes. You're the problem. 😡🤬
SICKENING.
Don't tell me there isn't enough money in the world to feed and house everyone.
The money is there, it's the will that isn't.
The money is there, it's the will that isn't.
December 22, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Don't tell me there isn't enough money in the world to feed and house everyone.
The money is there, it's the will that isn't.
The money is there, it's the will that isn't.
If people are homeless, you house them.
If they're hungry, you feed them.
If they're struggling with addiction, you help them.
It doesn't matter who you are.
Everyone deserves access to food, water and healthcare services ....
EVERYONE.
If they're hungry, you feed them.
If they're struggling with addiction, you help them.
It doesn't matter who you are.
Everyone deserves access to food, water and healthcare services ....
EVERYONE.
December 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
If people are homeless, you house them.
If they're hungry, you feed them.
If they're struggling with addiction, you help them.
It doesn't matter who you are.
Everyone deserves access to food, water and healthcare services ....
EVERYONE.
If they're hungry, you feed them.
If they're struggling with addiction, you help them.
It doesn't matter who you are.
Everyone deserves access to food, water and healthcare services ....
EVERYONE.
Reposted by Guy Felicella
Late to this, but this is just fantastic reporting and context. There are so many alarm bells and blinking red lights in here, and if you read carefully you can see what sure seems like the potential litigiousness of the subjects being handled with care, duty, and facts.
On Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Sam Mraiche
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy
A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Late to this, but this is just fantastic reporting and context. There are so many alarm bells and blinking red lights in here, and if you read carefully you can see what sure seems like the potential litigiousness of the subjects being handled with care, duty, and facts.
For those who are on safer supply and not diverting their medications they should be able to continue with receiving carries. Making them go into a pharmacy 3 times a day or more could make them stop going, which would destabilize their lives.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
B.C. to require safer supply medications to be taken under supervision
Change follows considerable scrutiny and political pushback on the program
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
For those who are on safer supply and not diverting their medications they should be able to continue with receiving carries. Making them go into a pharmacy 3 times a day or more could make them stop going, which would destabilize their lives.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
The gift of recovery
13 years ago I was alone, struggling with addiction, homeless and overdosing in the downtown east side of Vancouver ....
13 years later I'm sober, happily married with 3 amazing kids, and today we are enjoying our daughters first hip hop recital.
13 years ago I was alone, struggling with addiction, homeless and overdosing in the downtown east side of Vancouver ....
13 years later I'm sober, happily married with 3 amazing kids, and today we are enjoying our daughters first hip hop recital.
November 30, 2025 at 11:27 PM
The gift of recovery
13 years ago I was alone, struggling with addiction, homeless and overdosing in the downtown east side of Vancouver ....
13 years later I'm sober, happily married with 3 amazing kids, and today we are enjoying our daughters first hip hop recital.
13 years ago I was alone, struggling with addiction, homeless and overdosing in the downtown east side of Vancouver ....
13 years later I'm sober, happily married with 3 amazing kids, and today we are enjoying our daughters first hip hop recital.
Pay it in advance for someone who can't.
This is what kindness looks like.
This is what kindness looks like.
November 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Pay it in advance for someone who can't.
This is what kindness looks like.
This is what kindness looks like.
I could like this a million times over. 👇🏼❣️❣️❣️👇🏼
Marcel LeBrun built 99 tiny homes for people experiencing homelessness.
The community provides fully furnished homes, solar panels, and an on-site center with job training and support services.
Marcel LeBrun built 99 tiny homes for people experiencing homelessness.
The community provides fully furnished homes, solar panels, and an on-site center with job training and support services.
November 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I could like this a million times over. 👇🏼❣️❣️❣️👇🏼
Marcel LeBrun built 99 tiny homes for people experiencing homelessness.
The community provides fully furnished homes, solar panels, and an on-site center with job training and support services.
Marcel LeBrun built 99 tiny homes for people experiencing homelessness.
The community provides fully furnished homes, solar panels, and an on-site center with job training and support services.
There's a big difference between seeking relief and seeking healing. Relief is only temporary; healing allows you to move forward ⏩
What are we all seeking?
What are we all seeking?
November 23, 2025 at 1:47 AM
There's a big difference between seeking relief and seeking healing. Relief is only temporary; healing allows you to move forward ⏩
What are we all seeking?
What are we all seeking?
80 toxic drug OVERDOSES occurred within 24 hours with one shelter running out of naloxone.
This is why harm reduction services are vital in saving lives, and anyone who says otherwise is lying.
x.com/CHEK_News/st...
This is why harm reduction services are vital in saving lives, and anyone who says otherwise is lying.
x.com/CHEK_News/st...
CHEK News on X: "Desperation reached dangerous levels in Cowichan on Tuesday, where officials say as many as 80 toxic drug overdoses occurred in just 24 hours, with one shelter even running out of naloxone. https://t.co/fqRCUDhMZ8" / X
Desperation reached dangerous levels in Cowichan on Tuesday, where officials say as many as 80 toxic drug overdoses occurred in just 24 hours, with one shelter even running out of naloxone. https://t.co/fqRCUDhMZ8
x.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:16 PM
80 toxic drug OVERDOSES occurred within 24 hours with one shelter running out of naloxone.
This is why harm reduction services are vital in saving lives, and anyone who says otherwise is lying.
x.com/CHEK_News/st...
This is why harm reduction services are vital in saving lives, and anyone who says otherwise is lying.
x.com/CHEK_News/st...
1/2 DRUG ALERT ‼️
I’m hearing there are high levels of emergency calls for ODs because of yet another veterinary anesthetic contaminating the illicit drug supply — medetomidine, which causes prolonged sedation. Alerts are coming in from all parts of the province.
I’m hearing there are high levels of emergency calls for ODs because of yet another veterinary anesthetic contaminating the illicit drug supply — medetomidine, which causes prolonged sedation. Alerts are coming in from all parts of the province.
November 22, 2025 at 2:18 AM
1/2 DRUG ALERT ‼️
I’m hearing there are high levels of emergency calls for ODs because of yet another veterinary anesthetic contaminating the illicit drug supply — medetomidine, which causes prolonged sedation. Alerts are coming in from all parts of the province.
I’m hearing there are high levels of emergency calls for ODs because of yet another veterinary anesthetic contaminating the illicit drug supply — medetomidine, which causes prolonged sedation. Alerts are coming in from all parts of the province.
Surrey: Yes to Costco.
Also Surrey: No to housing the homeless they can starve and watch people shop at Costco.
UNBELIEVABLE.
vancouversun.com/news/surrey-...
Also Surrey: No to housing the homeless they can starve and watch people shop at Costco.
UNBELIEVABLE.
vancouversun.com/news/surrey-...
Surrey council OKs Costco but scraps supportive housing plan for South Surrey
Residents of South Surrey strongly opposed two plans before council Monday night. One went in their favour while the other did not.
vancouversun.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Surrey: Yes to Costco.
Also Surrey: No to housing the homeless they can starve and watch people shop at Costco.
UNBELIEVABLE.
vancouversun.com/news/surrey-...
Also Surrey: No to housing the homeless they can starve and watch people shop at Costco.
UNBELIEVABLE.
vancouversun.com/news/surrey-...
Society: complains about seeing homeless people sleeping in parks, encampments and on the streets.
Also society: we really feel for all the people struggling on the street and want them to get help, but don't put any shelters or affordable housing in our community, it's everyone's community
Also society: we really feel for all the people struggling on the street and want them to get help, but don't put any shelters or affordable housing in our community, it's everyone's community
“Our society really does hate homeless people instead of hating homelessness! We can’t keep fighting each other. Let’s do something that helps these people get to better place it will be better for ALL of us!”
#Cdnpoli #Onpoli #HousingFirst 🇨🇦 @guyfelicella.bsky.social
🔗 youtu.be/BWPGgs-CVdU?si…
#Cdnpoli #Onpoli #HousingFirst 🇨🇦 @guyfelicella.bsky.social
🔗 youtu.be/BWPGgs-CVdU?si…
November 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Society: complains about seeing homeless people sleeping in parks, encampments and on the streets.
Also society: we really feel for all the people struggling on the street and want them to get help, but don't put any shelters or affordable housing in our community, it's everyone's community
Also society: we really feel for all the people struggling on the street and want them to get help, but don't put any shelters or affordable housing in our community, it's everyone's community
Reposted by Guy Felicella
“Our society really does hate homeless people instead of hating homelessness! We can’t keep fighting each other. Let’s do something that helps these people get to better place it will be better for ALL of us!”
#Cdnpoli #Onpoli #HousingFirst 🇨🇦 @guyfelicella.bsky.social
🔗 youtu.be/BWPGgs-CVdU?si…
#Cdnpoli #Onpoli #HousingFirst 🇨🇦 @guyfelicella.bsky.social
🔗 youtu.be/BWPGgs-CVdU?si…
November 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
“Our society really does hate homeless people instead of hating homelessness! We can’t keep fighting each other. Let’s do something that helps these people get to better place it will be better for ALL of us!”
#Cdnpoli #Onpoli #HousingFirst 🇨🇦 @guyfelicella.bsky.social
🔗 youtu.be/BWPGgs-CVdU?si…
#Cdnpoli #Onpoli #HousingFirst 🇨🇦 @guyfelicella.bsky.social
🔗 youtu.be/BWPGgs-CVdU?si…
Just a friendly reminder for everyone:
Drugs aren't the primary problem they're an attempt to solve a problem .... 👇🏼
Trauma, poverty. homelessness, unaddressed ADHD and mental health issues are just a few.
Drugs aren't the primary problem they're an attempt to solve a problem .... 👇🏼
Trauma, poverty. homelessness, unaddressed ADHD and mental health issues are just a few.
November 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Just a friendly reminder for everyone:
Drugs aren't the primary problem they're an attempt to solve a problem .... 👇🏼
Trauma, poverty. homelessness, unaddressed ADHD and mental health issues are just a few.
Drugs aren't the primary problem they're an attempt to solve a problem .... 👇🏼
Trauma, poverty. homelessness, unaddressed ADHD and mental health issues are just a few.
Thank you for having me on, Laura 🙏🏼
Getting emails and comments like this about @guyfelicella.bsky.social
amazing appearance on The OShow! He was our second guest this week on the issue of the homeless crisis and what governments at all levels need to do about it #cdnpoli 🇨🇦
watch youtu.be/BWPGgs-CVdU?si…
amazing appearance on The OShow! He was our second guest this week on the issue of the homeless crisis and what governments at all levels need to do about it #cdnpoli 🇨🇦
watch youtu.be/BWPGgs-CVdU?si…
November 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Thank you for having me on, Laura 🙏🏼
Reposted by Guy Felicella
Adam Haber, sentenced to 3 years on 2 sexual assault convictions, worked for Last Door Recovery Society at the time of the assaults.
Last Door, accused of knowing about and trying to silence the allegations, landed the Calgary Recovery Community contract the month after the allegations surfaced. 1/
Last Door, accused of knowing about and trying to silence the allegations, landed the Calgary Recovery Community contract the month after the allegations surfaced. 1/
November 12, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Adam Haber, sentenced to 3 years on 2 sexual assault convictions, worked for Last Door Recovery Society at the time of the assaults.
Last Door, accused of knowing about and trying to silence the allegations, landed the Calgary Recovery Community contract the month after the allegations surfaced. 1/
Last Door, accused of knowing about and trying to silence the allegations, landed the Calgary Recovery Community contract the month after the allegations surfaced. 1/
Reposted by Guy Felicella
“I, (then state your name), do solemnly swear…”
November 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM
“I, (then state your name), do solemnly swear…”
This resonates ....
November 10, 2025 at 4:55 AM
This resonates ....
Reposted by Guy Felicella
I wonder if the lack of an anti-SLAPP law in Alberta may have something to do with the Calgary Herald pulling @guyfelicella.bsky.social’s op-ed piece, which was not in any way defamatory or questionable
In other provinces, journalists can use anti-SLAPP legislation to challenge lawsuits when they believe they are groundless or undermine the public interest
Alberta has no such laws, leaving journalists vulnerable to long and expensive legal battles
I believe that is fundamentally bad for democracy
Alberta has no such laws, leaving journalists vulnerable to long and expensive legal battles
I believe that is fundamentally bad for democracy
November 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I wonder if the lack of an anti-SLAPP law in Alberta may have something to do with the Calgary Herald pulling @guyfelicella.bsky.social’s op-ed piece, which was not in any way defamatory or questionable
Reposted by Guy Felicella
Mamdani: "My message to ICE agents & to everyone across this city is that everyone will be held to the same standard of the law. If you violate it, you must be held accountable. There is sadly a sense growing that certain people are allowed to violate that law, whether they be POTUS or ICE agents."
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Mamdani: "My message to ICE agents & to everyone across this city is that everyone will be held to the same standard of the law. If you violate it, you must be held accountable. There is sadly a sense growing that certain people are allowed to violate that law, whether they be POTUS or ICE agents."