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Safe Haven Stories

Children from all over Ireland receive support from our Safe Havens. 

Here, some of the young people we have supported recently share their stories.  

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Alex's Story

Alex's Story

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Published: 23rd April, 2021

Updated: 26th April, 2021

Author: Ciara McKillop

Conor's Story

Conor's Story

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Published: 23rd April, 2021

Updated: 29th April, 2021

Author: Ciara McKillop

Lucy's Story

Lucy's Story

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Published: 23rd April, 2021

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Ciara McKillop

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  • Sharps Lifting and Disposal Video

    Sharps Lifting and Disposal Video

    Discover how Extern's Drugs Outreach Manager Iain Cameron and his team address the presence of discarded needles and drug equipment in public areas. Learn about their day-to-day approach to keeping our towns and cities safe

  • Belfast Live partners with Extern to launch Changing Lives campaign

    Belfast Live partners with Extern to launch Changing Lives campaign

    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

  • A Slam Dunk Donation - Ulster Rugby gifts basketball net to Extern's Roscor Facility

    A Slam Dunk Donation - Ulster Rugby gifts basketball net to Extern's Roscor Facility

    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.

  • Extern estimates 910,000- 1.4 million people in Ireland could be impacted by problem gambling

    Extern estimates 910,000- 1.4 million people in Ireland could be impacted by problem gambling

    Learn more about the far-reaching consequences and the urgent need for support and intervention in problem gambling awareness and prevention.

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  • Why is hope important?

    Why is hope important?

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

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

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

    Tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.

  • Click here for our latest job opportunities

    Click here for our latest job opportunities

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

  • What is Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD)?

    What is Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD)?

    Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, causes extreme mood shifts ranging from mania to depression. Learn how it is diagnosed, possible causes and ways to get treatment

  • Jobs Northern Ireland

    Jobs Northern Ireland

    Latest social care and corporate job opportunities with Extern in Northern Ireland

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Ormeau Centre

    Ormeau Centre

    Based in Belfast, Extern's Ormeau Centre provides temporary accommodation and support to men and women experiencing homelessness

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Extern's Harm Reduction Training

Extern's Harm Reduction Training

Extern's Harm Reduction Training provides specialist training commissioned by the Public Health Agency Read more

Published: 7th March, 2019

Updated: 4th December, 2023

Author: Siobhan Malone

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

Tree of Hope

Tree of Hope

This Christmas, sponsor a gift on our Tree of Hope and help Extern continue to be there for individuals and families who are among the most isolated and vulnerable in your community. Read more

Published: 5th November, 2020

Updated: 4th December, 2023

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

Christmas Hamper Appeal

Christmas Hamper Appeal

Help Extern support some of the most vulnerable and isolated this Christmas by donating to our Hamper Appeal. Read more

Published: 25th November, 2021

Updated: 24th November, 2023

Author: Ciara McKillop

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

Belfast Live partners with Extern to launch Changing Lives campaign

Belfast Live partners with Extern to launch Changing Lives campaign

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

Published: 30th October, 2023

Updated: 21st November, 2023

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 118-122 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1DL

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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
Registered office

Hydepark House,        
3 McKinney Road,
Newtownabbey, BT36 4PE
Telephone: Mon to Fri 9-5pm 
+44 (0)28 9084 0555

Extern is a registered charity in the Republic of Ireland
Company Registration No: 383201
Registered Charity Number: 20055318
Registered office

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
Extern Problem Gambling: 
ROI: 089 241 5401
NI: 07537 188 575


Extern Group
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