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

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

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

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

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

Extern's Harm Reduction Training

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

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

Christmas Hamper Appeal

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

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