Extern counsellor Barry Grant says laws must be put in place to protect problem gamblers Read more
The All-Party Group on Homelessness visits two specialist hostels in Belfast to hear of the challenges on the frontline Read more
Extern, Homeless Connect and the Welcome Organisation make call for more resources to manage the growing drugs problem and prevent further drug-related deaths on Belfast’s streets. Read more
Minister of State at the Department of Justice James Browne has met with staff from Extern to hear how it is helping to divert young people across the Kildare area from entering the criminal justice system. Read more
On behalf of the organisations undersigned, we are making a joint plea for urgent action to mitigate the devastating impact of the cost of living crisis in Northern Ireland. Read more
Extern’s Assistant Director Mal Byrne looks at what can be done to tackle the drugs problem in Northern Ireland Read more
Extern has called on the government to ‘close the gap’ in funding for services for the most vulnerable families Read more
Join Extern on Thursday, September 1st at The Mac, Belfast for a screening of 'The Magic is Within You' Read more
Extern has called on policymakers and political leaders to support the creation of an Overdose Prevention Facility to help save lives on the streets of Belfast. Read more
Extern Northern Ireland has been awarded funding by leading food company Moy Park to help expand their work within the local community. Read more
McAlister family donate £10,000 to Extern in her memory Lisa McAlister, who died tragically by suicide two years ago Read more
Extern appoint new appoint new street support worker in partnership with Linen Quarter Business Improvement District (LQ BID) to improve community safety in Belfast. Read more
Extern and NIACRO launch a new online training tool to help educate landlords in how to prevent their tenants from sliding into homelessness. Read more
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council visits Community Crisis Intervention Service for Mental Health Awareness Week Read more
Extern is helping to highlight the impact of isolation and loneliness in rural areas across Northern Ireland with the publication of a new print and digital resource Read more
Extern are delighted to work alongside Larne Area Community Support Group and Council at the launch of the Larne Community Fridge Read more
Celebrating a ‘hat-trick’ of wins at this year’s NI Health and Social Care Awards 2022. Read more
Extern is celebrating, in partnership with Verbal the success of a unique cross-border project which has helped over 750 vulnerable and marginalised children and young people Read more
The On the Right Track! Personal Change Programme celebrates its success in supporting dozens of young people across Greater Belfast Read more
Extern is pleased to announce the appointments of new chairs to Extern Group and Extern Ireland and pass on its gratitude to the outgoing chair. Read more
Players from Bangor Rugby Club will be braving the winter chill next Friday, December 17th, by performing ‘topless tunes’ at Ulster Rugby’s Kingspan Stadium to raise funds for Extern’s Safe Haven Christmas Appeal Read more
Read how a desire to help people led Aoife O’Hagan to a career in social work with Extern Read more
Extern is urging the public to give the gift of Christmas to children and young people in crisis right now, with the launch of its new festive fundraising campaign Read more
Extern is highlighting the dangers of problem gambling among young people as part of a new series of workshops being delivered to schools in a range of areas across Ireland. Read more