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How we are helping

The Coronavirus (Covid-19) is having an unprecedented impact across the world.

We’re so proud and thankful for everything our staff are doing in the face of pressure to help the vulnerable in your community to cope better with the impact of coronavirus in their lives.

Here’s just a few examples of some of our teams rising to the challenge and supporting our communities.

David Bradford - Intensive Home Support Service

David Bradford - Intensive Home Support Service

David Bradford is Project Coordinator with Extern’s Intensive Home Support Service, which provides intensive support, seven days a week, within a domestic setting, at times when families are in most need. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2020

Updated: 26th November, 2021

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

Emily McCusker - Cavan Traveller Primary Health Care Programme

Emily McCusker - Cavan Traveller Primary Health Care Programme

Emily McCusker is Project Coordinator for Extern’s Cavan Traveller Primary Health Care Programme. Staffed by members of the Traveller Community itself, we aim to improve the health outcomes of members of the Traveller Community in County Cavan Read more

Published: 17th June, 2020

Updated: 26th November, 2021

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Jason Whatley - MUST Hostel

Jason Whatley - MUST Hostel

Jason Whatley is Project Manager with Extern’s Cookstown-based MUST Hostel, which offers accommodation, support and help, tailored to the specific needs of single people aged 18-65 who are homeless. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2020

Updated: 26th November, 2021

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 73 Molesworth Street, Cookstown, BT80 8PA

Lauren McCann - Southern Low Threshold team

Lauren McCann - Southern Low Threshold team

Lauren McCann is a Harm Reduction Drug and Alcohol Outreach Worker, in Extern’s Southern Low Threshold team, which continues to work during the coronavirus lockdown with people whose lives are impacted by problematic drug and alcohol use. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2020

Updated: 26th November, 2021

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

Martina Conn-Garayova - Linx project

Martina Conn-Garayova - Linx project

Martina Conn-Garayova is a Key Worker with Extern’s Linx project which works with young people and their parents/carers to improve their relationships, to reduce the likelihood of family breakdown, and to help young people to remain in their home, school and local community Read more

Published: 31st July, 2020

Updated: 26th November, 2021

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

Rebeca Martin-Greenwood - Extern’s Alcohol Housing Support Team

Rebeca Martin-Greenwood - Extern’s Alcohol Housing Support Team

Rebeca Martin-Greenwood is Assistant Manager of Extern’s Alcohol Housing Support Team, which is continuing to work during the lockdown with adults in Belfast who are at risk of homelessness as a result of their chronic or severe alcohol use Read more

Published: 11th May, 2020

Updated: 26th November, 2021

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

Sharon Hartwell - Positive Learning project

Sharon Hartwell - Positive Learning project

Sharon Hartwell is a project worker with Extern’s Positive Learning project, which provides vocational training to people who find themselves on the margins of society. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2020

Updated: 13th May, 2020

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: Unit 14 Springtown Industrial Estate, Londonderry, BT48 OLY

Tim Gaston - Janus Team

Tim Gaston - Janus Team

Tim Gaston, is a project worker with Extern’s Janus Team in Dublin South Central. The Janus programme works intensively on a one-to-one basis with young people aged 10-17 years who need extra support. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2020

Updated: 26th November, 2021

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

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    Ground-breaking international programme shares voices of people living with problem gambling

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    Why is hope important?

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

  • Latest jobs with Extern

    Latest jobs with Extern

    Work with Extern and help us support more children, young people, individuals and families to change their lives everyday

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    Apply these 10 techniques if you're living with paranoia and fear

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  • 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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James' Story - LAC Mentoring

James' Story - LAC Mentoring

“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

Published: 7th April, 2021

Updated: 23rd May, 2023

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

Overdose Prevention Facilities

Overdose Prevention Facilities

Overdose Prevention Facilities (OPFs) are places where illicit drugs can be taken under the supervision of trained staff, in a sterile environment. Read more

Published: 1st November, 2022

Updated: 7th March, 2023

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

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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
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Hydepark House,        
3 McKinney Road,
Newtownabbey, BT36 4PE
Telephone: Mon to Fri 9-5pm 
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Extern is a registered charity in the Republic of Ireland
Company Registration No: 383201
Registered Charity Number: 20055318
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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
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ROI: 089 241 5401
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