Titans Security has generously acquired and gifted the Colchester SOS Bus with a new generator, providing the necessary power to assist those in need.
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Open Road Wins The Health Equalities Award at the NHS Parliamentary Awards
We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded The High Sheriffs’ Shield for 2021-22, for the frontline work by our SOS Buses and supporting vulnerable people in Essex.
Open Road Wins The High Sheriffs’ Shield
We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded The High Sheriffs’ Shield for 2021-22, for the frontline work by our SOS Buses and supporting vulnerable people in Essex.
Open Road Provides Training To Eastlight Community Homes
A request was received from the ASB Coordinator of Eastlight Community Homes to ask if Open Road could provide training around substance misuse and how this impacts the people around them.
New IPS Individual Placement Support Service
IPS is a new service that Open Road is delivering across Essex. Its primary goal is to help our service users find and retain employment in the competitive job marketplace.
Open Road Volunteer, Dennis is an MBE!
We are absolutely delighted that SOS Bus Volunteer, Dennis Barnett has been honoured in the Queen’s 2022 New Year’s Honour List with an MBE for his services to vulnerable people in Essex.
Alastair Campbell Attends Open Road’s Anniversary Celebration At Chelmsford Cathedral
As part of our 30th anniversary year, on Thursday 17th November, we hosted Alastair Campbell as the guest speaker at our celebration and thanksgiving at Chelmsford Cathedral.
New Perinatal Clinic Supports Colchester Clients
Open Road Recovery Worker, Scarlett Doherty tells us about an Essex STaRs health initiative, based at our Open Road Colchester centre and how it supports pregnant clients.
Just published! Holding my Breath by Laura Swash.
This is a memoir of Laura’s late brother who was a regular at Colchester STaRS and Open Road. It is an account of how ordinary people can become trapped into addiction and not find their way out. As well as fond memories, humour and some unavoidable moments of grief...