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.

Lucy's Story

Extern urges public to contact new online counselling service during Mental Health Awareness Week

Extern and mental health charity Turning Point NI are urging people facing anxiety, stress or poor mental health as a result of lockdown to ‘feel better’ through a new online counselling service within the Northern Trust area.
New opportunities - Project Workers

Exciting new opportunities for a project worker to join our Limerick-based Timeout Project and Extern Outreach Support Service
Extern issues call for volunteers to help tackle lockdown loneliness among vulnerable and isolated

Extern launches a new volunteering campaign with a call for befrienders to help those who have become lonely or isolated during lockdown.
Why nature is good for our mental health

From a stroll through a city park to a day spent hiking in the wilderness, exposure to nature has been linked to a host of benefits for our mental health and wellbeing

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Extern urges public to contact new online counselling service during Mental Health Awareness Week

Extern and mental health charity Turning Point NI are urging people facing anxiety, stress or poor mental health as a result of lockdown to ‘feel better’ through a new online counselling service within the Northern Trust area. Read more

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

Conor's Story

Lucy's Story