All our services

Each year we speak up for and support more than 25,000 children, young people, individuals and families. We enable them to overcome their challenges, empower positive change and support family unity.

Find a local Extern service near you here:

Alcohol and drugs

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Disabilities Services

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Housing and Homeless services

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Justice services

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Mental health and suicide

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Minority communities

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Skills and employability

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Young people and Families

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Support our Winter Appeal
Winter Hamper Appeal

Help us by donating items to our Winter Hamper Appeal to support the most vulnerable and isolated in your community.
Organise A Winter Fundraiser

Get together with your friends, family, school or workplace to throw a hold a fundraiser in aid of Extern!
Overdose Prevention Facilities – What you need to know

Overdose Prevention Facilities (OPFs) are places where illicit drugs can be taken under the supervision of trained staff, in a sterile environment.

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Why is hope important?

Having hope reduces feelings of helplessness, increases happiness, reduces stress, and improves our quality of life.
Latest jobs with Extern

Work with Extern and help us support more children, young people, individuals and families to change their lives everyday
Apply these 10 techniques if you're living with paranoia and fear

Tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
What is Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD)?

Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, causes extreme mood shifts ranging from mania to depression. Learn how it is diagnosed, possible causes and ways to get treatment
Who we are

Extern transform lives as the leading social justice charity across the island of Ireland.
What we do

Extern is the leading social justice charity operating across the island of Ireland. We are also the leading provider of placements for social work students in the voluntary sector.
Contact us

Telephone advice and information for people with a housing problem or who are homeless, living with poor mental health or problem gambling.
Ormeau Centre

Based in Belfast, Extern's Ormeau Centre provides temporary accommodation and support to men and women experiencing homelessness
Meet our Strategic Leadership Team

The leadership team have overall corporate responsibility for Extern's corporate strategy, leadership, management and organisational performance.
How to deal with suicidal thoughts and feelings

Even though your pain may seem overwhelming and permanent at the moment, we have advice on how to manage suicidal thoughts and feelings

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Latest jobs with Extern

Work with Extern and help us support more children, young people, individuals and families to change their lives everyday Read more

Sign up for Extern's Specialist Harm Reduction Training

Learn how to tackle and treat addiction successfully and the best ways to stop addictive behaviours with our specialist addiction training Read more

Overdose Prevention Facilities – What you need to know

Overdose Prevention Facilities (OPFs) are places where illicit drugs can be taken under the supervision of trained staff, in a sterile environment. Read more

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