Often when we meet the people we go on to support for the first time, they can be at their most vulnerable, or they are in the midst of a challenging time.
Many of the people we support tell us they feel like they have fallen through the cracks, while others are managing to sustain their daily lives but it's getting harder and harder for them.
When they meet Extern, many people tell us it's the first time they feel listened to in a long time. That's because we strive to meet people at their point of need. We never walk away. And we never judge.
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"They let you know that you can achieve anything in life, and they give you the confidence to achieve things.“ Read more
Emily McCusker shares how the success of the Traveller Healthcare programme in Cavan depends on the strength of the relationships which have been developed between staff and service users over many years. Read more
"Extern has helped me build my self confidence and motivation levels." Read more
"When I was being supported by Extern I always felt like I could open up in confidence and express how I was feeling without fear of being judged." Read more
"Other services stop if you don’t turn up, but Extern understands that you can have a bad day, and they keep trying." Read more
The guys at the Youth Engagement Service provided a place for me where I could speak honestly about what was going on in my life. Read more
"I reached out to the team, and they came back to me quickly. That was the first of many steps I took towards managing my problem gambling." Read more
How moving our services online helped Extern's Problem Gambling team reach more people. Read more
“Extern helped me understand that it’s okay not to be okay, and that you should always seek help when life isn’t going well" Read more
"Thankfully, with a lot of help from Extern’s Low Threshold team I got through the sickness and I can start to feel like myself again." Read more
"I know that when something goes wrong Extern has my back." Read more
"Extern provided weekly counselling sessions for me which gave me the skills to deal with the challenges I faced and to challenge the perceptions I had of myself." Read more
In a year filled with so many challenges, we managed to keep our doors open throughout the pandemic to support the most vulnerable people in our communities Read more
A collection of lockdown experiences from individuals and families bereaved by suicide Read more
Instead of just walking away or giving up, Extern thought of new ways they could help us. Read more
Meet Extern Service Manager, Paul Kiernan who, who manages two of our young people and families projects in Bray, Co Wicklow Read more
“Extern staff have listened to our needs, they have helped us feel settled and stable in our new home." Read more
Volunteering with Extern has completely changed my life. It has given me a real sense of direction. Read more
We wouldn’t be where we are without Extern – they have been the best thing that has ever happened to my family. Read more
"I used to be shy, but meeting new people on the Janus programme helped me become so much more confident." Read more
"They’ll always provide the help and support you need if you are willing to work with them." Read more
Extern explore the impact which gambling can have on people’s lives, whatever their age or social background. Read more
"The support I received from MFMO helped keep me on the right path and avoid breakdowns and deterioration in my progress." Read more