Online Resources and Apps

Check out the latest apps for download to have support at your fingertips 24/7.

Alcohol Management App's

Drink Coach

For drink monitoring and goal setting

DrinkAware

For drink monitoring and goal setting

One you - Drink Free

For drink monitoring and goal setting

Alcohol assessment tool

Drinks Meter

Domestic Abuse Companion

Bright Sky

Support for victims and their family/friends

For more information visit:

www.hestia.org.uk/brightsky

Latest

Project Worker, Vange

The role of the Project Worker is to manage the Open Access service, undertake admin duties and support with data input and the maintenance of the client database.
Recovery Worker, Vange

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.
SOS Bus Volunteer Insight Lillie

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.
SOS Bus volunteer insight Ann

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.

Corporate Services and fees

We are happy to discuss the specific needs of your business and our fees.
Manager training

Equip your managers and supervisors with the training required to spot the signs of alcohol and substance abuse and how to appropriately support those involved.
Individual Treatment Plans

Weekly sessions
Awareness Sessions

Whole Staff Awareness Activities - from 2 hours up to half day session.
Shape your Policies and Procedures

Onsite workshop and follow-up
Drug testing Service

Drug testing can be effective if done right and destructive if mishandled. Open Road's drug testing service is delivered with consultation and consideration around your operational needs.

What we do

Open Road is an established Drug and Alcohol Recovery support charity in Essex and Medway. Open Road provides a variety of services to support individuals on their journey to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Open Road's Steve scoops national award for social change

Open Road's Criminal Justice & Welfare Area Manager Steve Wood has won the Outstanding Contribution Award at the Social Change Awards 2020.
Colchester Centre

Open Road's Colchester site is our longest established treatment centre, conveniently located in the town centre. We offer open access for anyone who would like advice, information, support, assessment and access to more formal treatment.
Chelmsford Centre

Open Road's Chelmsford centre is located in Mansard House, on New London Road. Our Open Access service provides the opportunity for support, advice and information on a daily basis. We can do Personalised Assessments on the same day, which will signpost the service user to effective interventions and treatments.
Need help now

Reach out to Open Road and start your journey to recovery today.
Make a referral

If you are a professional working with a client who requires support around their drug or alcohol usage, then make the referral here.
Young People's Services

We offer a young people's Drug & Alcohol services from age 10 - 18 and beyond (25) for those in looked after care across Medway. Within Essex, we work with our partners EYPDAS as part of the Childrens Society.
Basildon Centre

Open Road's Basildon Centre located in Vange has a drop in service for advice and guidance for drug support. The centre has a needle exchange and holds assessment drop in's for new opiate and non opiate clients.
Open Road headlines welfare services at Latitude

Open Road returned to provide welfare services at Latitude in 2019. Read the article to find out how we got on.
New funding for Women Only Workshops

Open Road has received funding for its Women Only Workshops from the Essex Community Foundation to supply welfare packs to our engaging members.