Service leaflets

Click on the images below to see published leaflets about some of our services. Or read more about a specific service by navigating from the homepage menu. You can pick up copies of printed leaflets from one of our treatment centres or from Head Office at 12 North Hill, Colchester CO1 1DZ.

Open Road Is ... Introduction to the work of Open Road		Help a future journey Leaving a legacy in your will
Wellbeing in the Workplace Our services to business
Colchester SOS Bus The Bus and it's services. How to volunteer.		Chelmsford SOS Bus The Bus and it's services. How to volunteer.
Cookham Wood Support for those in the young offenders' institution		Mentoring Services For people leaving criminal justice and for their Responsible Officers

Latest

'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.
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.
S.W.E.A.T Project volunteer counsellor

Open Road's S.W.E.A.T Project focuses on providing support to those effected by the use of steroids and IPED's (Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs) We currently have availability for qualified or part qualified counsellors to support this unique project.

Corporate publications

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.

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.
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.
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).
How we make a difference

Read our Occasional Paper 'Evaluating and Evidencing the Impact of Open Road'
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.
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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.
Need help now

Reach out to Open Road and start your journey to recovery today.
Donate

Every penny you donate goes towards giving a better opportunity to another individual, family or community affected by drugs or alcohol. Find out how to donate here.