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High Sheriff praises inspirational drugs and alcohol service in Selby

The High Sheriff of North Yorkshire, Charlie Forbes Adam, praised the ‘inspirational’ North Yorkshire Horizons Hub in Selby following a recent visit.

Mr Forbes Adam, whose charity work during his year in office is focusing on drug and alcohol addiction, said he was “humbled and amazed” by the tremendous work carried out by the North Yorkshire Horizons service.

North Yorkshire Horizons delivers specialist drug and alcohol services to people in North Yorkshire, where recovery orientated services are delivered via a range of local Hubs in Selby, Harrogate, Scarborough, Skipton and Northallerton.

“I was so impressed by the inspirational work carried out by the staff and volunteers at North Yorkshire Horizons,” said Mr Forbes Adam, “The atmosphere at the Hub was positive and friendly, which is so important for individuals using substances entering recovery. A number of volunteers were in recovery themselves and their bravery was humbling.”

He went on to add “It may come as a surprise to some that a relatively quiet market town such as Selby needs a drug and alcohol advice Hub. But addiction is no respecter of environment and there are a significant number of people of all ages in the Selby area who need help in their struggles with drug and alcohol. North Yorkshire Horizons, provides that help in spades. It is an oasis for those in the nightmarish grip of addiction and is supporting many addicts on their road to recovery. This outstanding Hub deserves our fullest support.”

During his visit, the High Sheriff met staff and volunteers and presented the newly-trained volunteers with High Sheriff Awards, toured the building, listened to a first-hand account of a service user on the way to recovery and enjoyed an informal lunch.

Lesley Dawber, the Lead Worker at North Yorkshire Horizons Selby Hub, said “The High Sheriff’s certificates that are presented to volunteers for their ‘Contribution to visible recovery in the Community’ are fantastic and it was great to have Mr Forbes Adam at the event to present them.”

North Yorkshire Horizons Selby Hub is based at 74-76 Gowthorpe, Selby, YO8 4ET and the telephone number is 01723 330730

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Robert Beaumont .