Open Road Visions

Join us for our 35th Anniversary – 12/09/26

Join us for a special afternoon as we celebrate the end of Open Road’s 35th year of transforming lives across Essex and beyond at the Beautiful Layer Marney Tower. This unique fundraising event will bring together supporters, staff, volunteers, partners and the local community to celebrate 35 years of hope, recovery and resilience.

A Mother’s Mission: Angie Long Meets the Prime Minister

When Angie Long lost her 18-year-old son Ryan, she made a promise to him, to keep his name alive, and she would do everything in her power to make sure no other family had to go through what hers has endured.

Flourishing Minds @ Beth Chatto Plants & Gardens, Essex

Our Flourishing Minds fundraising event brought together over 40 guests for an afternoon rooted in community, wellbeing and the restorative power of nature

The Road to Recovery – SOS Bus @ Clacton

Alongside Open Road’s many recovery journeys, the SOS Community Bus plays a vital role in reaching people where they are, bringing support directly into the heart of local community and delivering real impact.

Open Road Podcast – Exploring Today’s Drug Culture

This month’s Open Road Podcast is the latest in a series of open and frank discussions with people involved in our charity and harm reduction work, from servivce users to frontline staff, and healthcare professionals.

OPEN ROAD & THE CHILDREN’S SOCIETY WIN ALCOHOL SERVICES CONTRACT IN ESSEX

Open Road, the Colchester-based charity which offers services and support for individuals and families with addiction issues

Open Road is a ‘Charity Heroes Awards’ Finalist

Open Road is delighted to announce that we have been selected as a finalist for Benefact Group’s Charity Heroes Awards 2024, which are designed to celebrate and support charities “working tirelessly to make positive change”.

Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service In Essex & Medway

Our mission is to empower a diverse range of individuals, families and communities to lead healthy and more meaningful lives, free from addiction, offending behaviour and disadvantage, to ensure healthier, happier lifestyles

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.

Self referral paperwork on desk
Dennis Barnett MBE

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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Our Impact

33,000

People Supported by Open Road in 5 years

32

The number of years Open Road has been operating
85%
Percentage of clients who successfully complete treatment through Open Road

Volunteer opportunity

Vacancies

Young Persons Targeted Intervention Worker, Thurrock

Working within a multi-disciplinary team based in Thurrock, the Young Person’s Targeted Intervention Worker will work with young people, families and professionals in the community to raise awareness and provide specialised support around substance misuse across a variety of settings.

Communications, Marketing & Digital Manager

This new, pivotal leadership role is responsible for driving our communications, marketing and digital strategy in line with our 2025–2030 Strategic Plan. You’ll ensure Open Road’s message is clear, consistent and inspiring — across media, digital platforms, and within our own organisation.

Deputy Manager, Chelmsford

Support the Service Manager in overseeing the effective delivery of the Drug & Alcohol service, ensuring it meets contractual requirements and service specifications.

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