Resolve, an independent substance misuse treatment provider based in Letchworth, has been awarded nearly £6,000 by North Herts Council Area Forums.

All five location-based forums agreed to contribute a total of £5,915 to core running costs – £1,500 from each of the Letchworth, Hitchin and Baldock Area Forums, £915 from Royston and £500 from Southern Rural.

Laura Hyde, Resolve's chief executive officer, said: "We are delighted to receive financial support from North Herts Council's Area Forums. 

"Addiction has a profound effect on individuals, those close to them and their wider community.

"Drug and alcohol treatment services like Resolve have been proven to reduce misuse, improve health, decrease criminality, increase employment opportunities and improve relationships. 

"As a local registered charity we have to fundraise to be able to provide this much needed service in North Herts."

Resolve supports the treatment and rehabilitation of adults suffering from substance/alcohol misuse problems by delivering abstinence-based services.

This includes a structured day programme with face-to-face group therapy sessions, one-to-one counselling and key worker support and advice covering housing, finance/debt management, employment, as well as family and friends support services.

One Letchworth service user said: "My life has become increasingly better since 'belonging' to Resolve.

"Having struggled chronically for a large part of my adult life, I lost everything, I was in despair and very sick.

"Through Resolve's love, understanding and genuine care, I now have something I haven't seen in many years – hope. I can't put a price on that."

If you would like to find out more about Resolve, including how to donate, visit www.resolve.org.uk.