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
Discover how Belfast Live and Extern are teaming up to launch the 'Changing Lives' campaign. Funds raised will support local addiction services and provide essential items to those in need Read more
Read how Ulster Rugby's generous donation of a basketball net to Extern's Roscor facility is making a slam dunk difference in the lives of young people in need. Read more
Learn more about the far-reaching consequences and the urgent need for support and intervention in problem gambling awareness and prevention. Read more
Extern extends mental health crisis support in Derry-Londonderry with the launch of a city centre crisis café Read more
Extern has launched an insightful new report emphasising the beneficial effects of mentoring on the lives of young individuals. Read more
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. Read more
Former pupils of a north Belfast-based alternative education project run by Extern have gathered together for a special celebration event to mark its 25th year in operation. Read more
Families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis have been given a welcome boost thanks to the support of local charity Extern and the Children’s Rights Alliance (CRA). Read more
Extern join with Finnish social welfare organisation Sosped, and Spillavhengighet Norge from Norway for the Lived Experiences of Gambling, Addiction and Recovery seminar at Trinity College Dublin Read more
Extern will be continuing its work to support people into employment in the Belfast area after securing a generous £650k funding package from the new UK Shared Prosperity Fund Read more
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council visits Extern's Community Crisis Intervention Service (CCIS) in Derry-Londonderry Read more
Extern release statement on the situation in the Sudan Read more
Extern has announced the appointment of Leslie Ann Scott to the role of Chief Operating Officer for the organisation. Read more
Extern's response on the publication of the UK Gambling White Paper Read more
Headquarters Gym in Belfast will be putting forward a number of relay teams for the Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon on April 30th to raise awareness of Extern’s work. Read more
Extern takes top prize at this year’s Chartered Institute of Housing All Ireland Housing Awards 2023 for Excellence in Health & Wellbeing for its innovative Ormeau Centre/Drugs Accommodation Support Project (DASP) Read more
Extern in Drogheda to fundraise for Daffodil Day by growing and selling their own flowers to raise cash for people with cancer. Read more
Extern Embrace swim group mark their first birthday with a special ‘celebration dip’ at Ballygally. Read more
Extern launch new print and digital resource for University Mental Health Day Read more
Statement from Extern in response to Belfast City Council motion on creation of an Overdose Prevention Facility – Thursday, March 2nd. Read more
When it comes to supporting young people with mental health issues, talking and listening is vital. We asked one of our young service users to share their thoughts on what they thought were the key issues affecting young people’s mental health… Read more
Extern is encouraging people to make the most of their Dry January efforts at cutting down on alcohol by continuing into a ‘Feelgood February’. Read more
New research finds there has been a “four-fold increase in engagement in online gambling” among young people aged between 17 and 20 Read more