As we mark Homelessness Awareness Week, CEO of Extern, Danny McQuillan, says some deeply worrying trends have begun to emerge among those affected as a consequence of Covid Read more
Extern is highlighting the dangers of problem gambling among young people as part of a new series of workshops being delivered to schools in a range of areas across Ireland. Read more
Thanks to a huge funding injection of approximately £500k announced by Health Minister Robin Swann this week, a life-saving mental health and suicide programme run by Extern in the North-West will be extended for up to another three years. Read more
With the launch of a new online training programme for pharmacy professionals across Northern Ireland, Extern has joined the drive to provide sterile injecting equipment to drug users. Read more
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Extern is pleased to announce the appointments of new chairs to Extern Group and Extern Ireland and pass on its gratitude to the outgoing chair. Read more
Players from Bangor Rugby Club will be braving the winter chill next Friday, December 17th, by performing ‘topless tunes’ at Ulster Rugby’s Kingspan Stadium to raise funds for Extern’s Safe Haven Christmas Appeal Read more
How we speak about our work publicly can often be at odds with how people might perceive what we do. But attitudes are changing among press and public alike, says Extern’s Communications Officer, Matthew McCreary Read more
We love hearing about how Extern can change lives, not only for our service users but for our staff and volunteers as well. This month we meet Patricia Devlin, who manages our Innis Centre and Dismas House hostels in Belfast Read more
Extern and Turning Point NI are teaming together this autumn to give a series of free online seminars for those in the Mid-Ulster area who are dealing with poor mental health, problem gambling, or loss. Read more
Extern is marking World Suicide Prevention Day today (Friday, September 10th) with a new campaign to encourage people to take action and raise funds for mental health. Read more
For the third year in a row, Extern has partnered with Ulster Rugby as its official charity partner to support the club's work in addressing mental health issues among Ulster's most vulnerable citizens. Read more
This month we meet service manager Colin McCusker Read more
The First Minister and Deputy First Minister, has praised the Communities in Transition employability project in Derry-Londonderry, which has helped dozens of local people find new employment over the past year. Read more
Caoimhe Cregan began her career working in luxury hotels on the other side of the world. Now she is helping recruit volunteers to transform the lives of vulnerable and isolated people with Extern Read more
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
Extern launches a new volunteering campaign with a call for befrienders to help those who have become lonely or isolated during lockdown. Read more
Extern is urging the public to give young people in crisis a ‘safe haven’ from harm, with the launch of a new fundraising campaign today. Read more
Extern is highlighting the importance of nutrition for people who use alcohol and other drugs with the launch of a new guide today Read more
Extern is celebrating the success of a unique cross-border, good relations project which has helped over 120 people who are marginalised and isolated to obtain life-changing qualifications and vocational training. Read more
Danske Bank staff raise over £75,000 during pandemic to help support vulnerable families and young people Read more
Extern has launched a special ‘12 Days of Christmas’ campaign to help support anyone who may be experiencing issues such as poor mental health, problem drug or alcohol use, loneliness or family breakdown during the Christmas period. Read more
Extern join with Intercomm and Northern Ireland Alternatives to promote better mental health and reduce the impact of substance and alcohol misuse Read more
Extern has joined with Women’s Aid ABCLN to sign the White Ribbon Charter making the pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women Read more
Ulster Rugby is inviting rugby and quiz fans alike to take part in its first ever virtual Big Christmas Quiz in support of Extern on Friday 4 December at 7.30pm. Read more