“Kindness” is the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2020, in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Read more
We need your help to give the children and young people we support the little extras they should have this Christmas. Read more
This Christmas, you can donate the Gift of Sport by purchasing some sporting items to donate to our Safe Havens. Read more
Get together with your friends, family, school or workplace to throw a fun-filled Christmas Jumper party! Read more
Take on a 30 day challenge to test yourself to the limit whilst raising vital funds for Extern! Read more
Help Extern support some of the most vulnerable and isolated this Christmas by donating to our Hamper Appeal. Read more
Whether you're a concerned friend or worried for your own mental health, here are ways to kickstart that conversation Read more
Ulster Rugby encourages the public to give the Gift of Sport this Christmas to children and young people in your community who may be in crisis. Read more
Read our policy on accessibility for our site Read more
We all have mental health and our mental wellbeing can fluctuate day-to-day. When you’re not feeling great, it can feel harder to take action to benefit your wellbeing. Read our small steps and download our factsheets that you can take in your everyday lives to look after our mental wellbeing. Read more
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Based in Belfast, Extern's Alcohol Housing Support works with adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as a result of their chronic/severe alcohol addiction. Tel: 02890330433 Read more
Alex, one of the young people who Extern has recently supported, shares his story. Read more
"My special memory is coming to the Extern bungalow, where the project is based, and meeting the girls from all over the county." Read more
"For anyone who is coming to Extern for the first time, I would say that it’s great to have the support that they offer" Read more
Tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family. Read more
The team at AXA Riverside Tower Belfast are getting in the festive season by holding a Company Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Extern, where all the funds raised will support vulnerable children, young people and families this Christmas. Read more
Based in Dublin, Limerick and Cork, Extern's Bail Supervision Scheme (BSS) offers courts an alternative option to detaining a young person who has entered into the criminal justice system Read more
Take on the sell-out Belfast City Half Marathon for Extern this September! Read more
Run, walk, jog or wheel your way through Belfast Marathon 2023 for Extern! Read more
BDACT Connections works with other stakeholder organisations and partnerships in the area to develop and deliver drug and/or alcohol related projects, events and initiatives Read more