We have some news about our Charity Shops…

We've got big plans. Find out more about what we are planning over the coming months. Read more

Everyone's Going Green

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week and it's focus on anxiety, we are encouraging everyone to wear green on Thursday 18th May. Read more

Deputy Prime Minister visits our Watford Hub

Oliver Dowden MP, Deputy Prime Minister, paid a significant visit to our Watford Hub today. Read more

Emergency Alerts Information

At 3pm this Sunday, 23rd April, 2023 a UK-wide test of an emergency alert is due to take place on EVERY MOBILE PHONE in the country. Read more

Thank you and farewell to the Herts Hub

From Friday 31st March we will no longer be running the Herts Hub, our dedicated online counselling platform for clients. Read more

The Living Room scoops High Sheriff Award

We were delighted to join a select group of Hertfordshire charities to receive the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire award at a glittering ceremony last night. Read more

Obesity in Men

This year for Eating Disorders Awareness Week we looked at eating disorders in men. Read on to find out more on the associated stigma and how The Living Room can help. Read more

The Living Room is shortlisted for the High Sheriff Award

We are thrilled to have been shortlisted for the High Sheriff Award, which recognises voluntary organisations in Hertfordshire that address mental health issues. Read more

Obesity - is it something we can control?

We all know that the simple solution is to reduce intake and increase energy. However, just like any other habit or addictive behaviour, it is difficult for some people to simply reverse the behaviour. It is critical to provide psychological and emotional interventions in order to investigate the underlying causes of obesity. Read more

Welcome to Watford

We were delighted officially open our new home in Watford on Tuesday 27th September 2022. Watford's elected mayor, Peter Taylor, performed the opening ceremony which was attended by many of our community partners in the town. Read more

Our Group Room Gets A Fresh New Look

Take a look at our newly refurbished group room. Read more

Our New Journey In Watford

This year marks The Living Room’s 22nd anniversary. We celebrate our continuous commitment by opening a hub in Watford. Read more

Retail Recovery Update

The Retail Recovery event recently showcased a community-led fashion show and a marketplace displaying top brands at great prizes; while fundraising for our cause to continue helping people break the cycle of addiction. Read this article to find out how the event went. Read more

Carers Week 2022

June 6-12 is Carers Week and we are raising awareness about the crucial role of carers across the UK and the challenges faced. We also describe how we support family and carers who are looking after loved ones living with addiction. Read more

Volunteers' Week 2022

June 1-7 is Volunteers' Week. We celebrate the importance of volunteers in different sectors and communities, and say 'thank you' to all the volunteers who have helped and continue to help at The Living Room. Read more

Mental Health Awareness 2022

Twenty-one years ago, The Mental Health Foundation started Mental Health Awareness week. This year's topic is loneliness. This article looks further into loneliness and how it impacts people, especially those living with addiction. Read more

The Living Room Opens Its Doors

The Living Room Hertfordshire has opened its doors to the public this year for the first time since 2019 Read more

What is Disordered Eating?

Are you concerned that someone you know might have an eating disorder? Disordered eating often can be hard to spot. Here is some helpful information to help you get up to speed on the condition, and what to look out for. Read more

Twelve Months Of Recovery

Twelve Months of Recovery is our campaign in which we focus and breakdown the importance and significance of each step from the 'twelve steps of recovery' each month. Read more

Crèche Announcement

We have some important news regarding the future of our Stevenage Crèche. Read more

Service Updates

Back online in Watford and St Albans, but in person in Stevenage for some services. Read on to find out more about the updated changes to our services. Read more

Giving Tuesday 2021

We’ve put together an article for Giving Tuesday. Explaining it's origin, it's messaging and global impact for people plus hundreds and thousands of local/national organisations & charities worldwide. Read more