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Who We Are

Our Purpose

As a community and voluntary organisation, our innovative services are trauma aware and we are committed to meeting the ever changing needs of our service users without judgement.


We are commissioned by public sector bodies and government departments from across the island of Ireland and deliver services to support, house and engage adults, young people, families and children who are -

  • Facing family breakdown
  • Displaced from their country of origin
  • Living with an offending past
  • Dealing with alcohol and drug issues
  • Street homeless or facing homelessness
  • Living with the impact of suicide 
  • Dealing with mental health issues
  • Engaging in alternative education and employability supports
  • Mentoring for Children Looked After
  • Members of the Traveller Community

OUR VISION

Extern will lead in the innovation of trauma informed services to meet the growing complex needs of people who face exclusion, isolation and injustice

OUR MISSION

To establish meaningful connections with families, young people and individuals who are most marginalised in our society. To build resilience and create pathways to safety, stability, security and a new future for the people we support through a continuum of service delivery. We will be an advocate on their behalf. .

OUR VALUES

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