Our main aim is to keep people safe at festivals by reducing the harms caused by alcohol and other drugs.
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Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service In Essex & Medway
Self Referral
Open Road now offers an online self referral option. Simply fill out the form and someone will get back to you within two working days to complete an initial assessment.


Open Road Volunteer, Dennis Barnett is an MBE!
We are delighted that SOS Bus Volunteer, Dennis has been honoured in the Queen’s 2022 New Year’s Honour List with an MBE for his services to vulnerable people in Essex.
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Open Road’s Criminal Justice & Welfare Area Manager Steve Wood has won the Outstanding Contribution Award at the Social Change Awards 2020.

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Criminal Justice Recovery Worker – (Mid & South)
Criminal Justice Recovery Worker Location: 1 post - Chelmsford, 1 post - Harlow Hours: 37.5 (Full Time) Contract: Permanent Salary: £23,000 per annum Working Pattern: Monday to Friday / 9am to 5:30pm Closing date: 13th July 2022 Summary Criminal Justice Recovery...
Substance Misuse Worker (University of Essex)
This fixed-term role will be based within the University of Essex to complement existing support provided by university welfare teams. Working with students to explore their substance use and needs, the Substance Misuse Worker will be instrumental in increasing students’ knowledge around different types of substance use and their respective effects.
Recovery Worker (Substance Misuse), Harlow
As the Recovery Worker you will be responsible for care co-ordination of all clients entering the service and engaging in treatment. You will also be responsible for the development of recovery plans for individual clients, and for liaising with other service providers relevant to the individual’s needs. This role may include supporting the service as an Outreach in the future, so the ability to drive and access to a car is a requirement.
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