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Minority communities

Homeless Traveller Project

Homeless Traveller Project

Extern's Homeless Traveller Project provides intensive support around housing and homeless issues to members of the Travelling Community in the Greater Belfast Area Read more

Published: 8th February, 2019

Updated: 12th September, 2022

Author: Siobhan Malone

Location: 118-122 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1DL

NI Refugee Resettlement Service

NI Refugee Resettlement Service

Extern’s NI Refugee Resettlement Service is a dedicated service for individuals and families forced to flee their homes and who have been granted refugee status Read more

Published: 12th February, 2019

Updated: 26th April, 2023

Author: Siobhan Malone

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

Refugee Floating Support Service

Refugee Floating Support Service

Extern's Refugee Floating Support Service offers support and advice to individuals and families who have been granted refugee status Read more

Published: 8th February, 2019

Updated: 22nd August, 2022

Author: Siobhan Malone

Location: 118-122 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1DL

Traveller Primary Health Care

Traveller Primary Health Care

Traveller Primary Health Care programme is aimed at improving the health outcomes of members of the Travelling Community Read more

Published: 6th February, 2019

Updated: 21st March, 2023

Author: Siobhan Malone

Location: 2 Cannon Row, Navan

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  • Extern launches city centre ‘crisis cafe’ to promote better mental health in Derry-Londonderry

    Extern launches city centre ‘crisis cafe’ to promote better mental health in Derry-Londonderry

    Extern extends mental health crisis support in Derry-Londonderry with the launch of a city centre crisis café

  • New mentoring report from Extern reveals value of going ‘above and beyond’ for young people in Northern Ireland

    New mentoring report from Extern reveals value of going ‘above and beyond’ for young people in Northern Ireland

    Extern has launched an insightful new report emphasising the beneficial effects of mentoring on the lives of young individuals.

  • Register for the Embrace Cold Water Dip Challenge

    Register for the Embrace Cold Water Dip Challenge

    Dive into health and well-being with the Cold Water Dip Challenge. Immerse yourself in the invigorating world of cold water immersion, boost your immune system, elevate your mood, and connect with a supportive community. Register now for just £10 and embark on a journey to a healthier you!

  • Nutrition for Substance Use

    Nutrition for Substance Use

    Download our new Nutrition for Substance Use guide, which is aimed at anyone who uses substances such as drugs or alcohol and who wishes to improve their nutritional intake.

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  • Why is hope important?

    Why is hope important?

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

  • Click here for our latest job opportunities

    Click here for our latest job opportunities

    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

    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)?

    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.

  • Contact us

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

  • What we do

    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.

  • Ormeau Centre

    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

    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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Extern's Harm Reduction Training

Extern's Harm Reduction Training

Extern's Harm Reduction Training provides specialist training commissioned by the Public Health Agency Read more

Published: 7th March, 2019

Updated: 7th September, 2023

Author: Siobhan Malone

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

Extern appeals for donations as warm weather takes toll on people living on streets

Extern appeals for donations as warm weather takes toll on people living on streets

Extern is appealing to generous members of the public to donate water, sun cream and other heat-busting items for people who are facing homelessness on the streets of Belfast this summer. Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2023

Updated: 27th July, 2023

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 118-122 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1DL

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Extern is a registered charity in Northern Ireland
Registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC105869
Company Registration No: NI 16083
Registered office

Hydepark House,        
3 McKinney Road,
Newtownabbey, BT36 4PE
Telephone: Mon to Fri 9-5pm 
+44 (0)28 9084 0555

Extern is a registered charity in the Republic of Ireland
Company Registration No: 383201
Registered Charity Number: 20055318
Registered office

Extern, 1st floor, Block 4
Monread Leisure and Commercial Centre,
Monread Avenue,
Naas, Co Kildare
W91 YWX3
Tel: Mon to Fri 9-5pm +353 (0)45 878720
Extern Problem Gambling: 
ROI: 089 241 5401
NI: 07537 188 575


Extern Group
Registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC103226
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