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Arthur's Story - on beating alcohol

Read about how Arthur overcame his chronic dependence on alcohol and is now in recovery.
Steel Yard Festival 2019

Open Road will be running Welfare Services at the 2019 Steel Yard Festival in Finsbury Park, London.
'S.W.E.A.T' Outreach Worker - Colchester & Chelmsford

Open Road’s ‘S.W.E.A.T’ service (Steroids, Weights, Education & Therapy) is the only one of its kind in the south of the country and as such, we are seeking a similarly impressive person to join this specialist team.
Training and Volunteer Development Co-ordinator, Medway, Kent

Our Wellness and Recovery Service in Medway helps adult clients move away from substance misuse treatment services and back into employment and education. Its focus is supporting clients as they make positive, meaningful life changes. The team are now looking for the right person to recruit, train and develop volunteers to support the service.

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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.
'S.W.E.A.T' Outreach Worker - Colchester & Chelmsford

Open Road’s ‘S.W.E.A.T’ service (Steroids, Weights, Education & Therapy) is the only one of its kind in the south of the country and as such, we are seeking a similarly impressive person to join this specialist team.
Young People's Services

We offer young people's services from age 10 - 18 and beyond for those in looked after care. In Essex our partners are EYPDAS (Essex Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service with the Children's Society). In Medway, Kent, we work with local organisations such as Medway Action for Families and CAHMS (Children and Adolescents' Mental Health Service).
Need help now

Reach out to Open Road and start your journey to recovery today.
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.
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.
How we make a difference

Read our Occasional Paper 'Evaluating and Evidencing the Impact of Open Road'
Who we work with

Open Road work with a number of agencies to deliver the best possible service and facilities to people requiring addiction and recovery support.
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.
What people say

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