Our Corporate publications include the Annual Review and the Occasional Papers Series, launched in 2018. The Open Road newsletter, 'on the road', is published quarterly. You can view our publications here. Printed copies are available by contacting Open Road on 01206 369782. Read more
Everybody knows Somebody who needs support. Open Road are on hand to support people with drug and alcohol issues in Essex and Medway Read more
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Part of the Integrated Recovery Service Team. Working with clients, the Recovery Worker will initiate recovery, utilising clients’ individual recovery capital, and support reintegration and sustained long term recovery from substance misuse. Read more
The Training & Volunteer Development Co-ordinator is part of the Medway Wellness and Recovery Service, and is responsible for implementation, development and co-ordination of the volunteers within the service including recruitment and retention. Read more
The compact, unique and creative Head Office team work together to support the operational teams and includes the Senior Management Team who provide strong leadership to all under the Open Road banner. Read more
The Criminal Justice and Welfare team cover all volunteer-led projects in Essex, bringing the Open Road banner into the community, supporting those in the Criminal Justice system and assisting vulnerable people in many different circumstances. Read more
Our presence in North Kent has grown significantly over the past few years, with three services covering different client groups, representing 13% of the workforce and being supported by 8% of the volunteer group. Read more
With Centres in Clacton, Colchester, Chelmsford, Vange and Harlow, the AARCS service, along with the Essex Outreach projects employs 40% of our staff and is supported by 10% of our volunteers. Read more
Our fundraising team value the support of friendly and enthusiastic volunteers, and welcome support from those who are able to use there persuasive writing skills to help Open Road win new funding that will support us to sustain, increase and develop Read more
We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic Digital Fundraising Volunteers to become part of our fundraising team to help us develop and deliver Open Road’s new and exciting digital fundraising initiatives. Read more
Information on how we train our Staff and Volunteers. Read more
We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to support our fundraising team to organise local fundraising activities and events throughout the year. Read more
In December, we held our annual Awards & Recognition event via Zoom to celebrate our amazing staff and volunteers. Read more
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Open Road Medway supports adults who are affected by substance and / or alcohol misuse. We offer a wide range of individual and effective recovery solutions. Read more
We are looking for Bank Workers who have experience in Substance Misuse to support our services in Essex. Read more
Therapeutic Artist Cara Hayes paints large canvas for Open Road Chelmsford Read more
COVID-19 Organisational Risk Assessment Read more
How we use your information - EDAP (Essex Drug and Alcohol Partnership) data processing notice for the drug and alcohol treatment service in Essex. Read more
We have now introduced ‘Essential Travel Information’ cards that can be presented to the Police or any other authority should our clients be stopped on their journeys. Read more
An alert and guidance for safer drug use in response to the Coronavirus outbreak Read more
A guide to safer to drug use in response to the Coronavirus Read more
An update to services provided by Open Road in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Read more
We are always on the look out for SOS Bus Volunteers. To gain more understanding of what it is like being an SOS Bus Volunteer, read Lillies's insight here. If you are inspired by what Lillie has to say, follow the link to sign up as an SOS Bus Volunteer. Read more
We are always on the look out for SOS Bus Volunteers. To gain more understanding of what it is like being an SOS Bus Volunteer, read Ann's insight here. If you are inspired by what Ann has to say, follow the link to sign up as an SOS Bus Volunteer. Read more