The Nest

The Nest offers a secure, trauma-informed space for women experiencing domestic abuse and substance use challenges

Safe Accommodation

A Unique Approach to Recovery

The Nest, delivered by Next Chapter and Open Road, offers person centred residential support for women who have experienced domestic abuse, have used substances to cope with their trauma and need safe accommodation away from their risk area in order to safely rebuild their lives.

About The Nest

[data-wf-bgvideo-fallback-img] { display: none; } @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { [data-wf-bgvideo-fallback-img] { position: absolute; z-index: -100; display: inline-block; height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: cover; } }

What Makes The Nest Different?

Specialist support for women who have experienced domestic abuse and used substances to cope.

Safe accommodation away from risk areas.

24/7 key worker support in collaboration with expert partners.

Compassionate, non-judgemental, therapeutic environment.

Individually tailored recovery programmes.

75%

Of residents successfully completing a programme of support and going on to long term recovery we are proud to walk alongside them in their journey.

Who We Are

The Next Chapter

Next Chapter is the commissioned domestic abuse support service for North and Mid Essex, with a proven track record of helping survivors reclaim their lives and choose the future they want.

Open Road

Open Road, the commissioned Drug and Alcohol Recovery support charity for Essex and Medway, provides in-house specialist support at The Nest.

Make a Referral

If you’re a professional working with a woman in need of specialist addiction recovery and domestic abuse support, The Nest provides a safe and structured environment to help her rebuild her life. Referrals are open to local authorities, public health teams, and drug & alcohol services.

Make a Referral