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Probation-Approved hostels

Since its foundation in 1978, Extern has worked to keep communities safer, through offering programmes aimed at working with people with an offending background. We currently operate two facilities for those who have been through the criminal justice system.

 

How Do I Get Support?

Innis Centre

Tel: 028 9024 1876

Email: [email protected]

Dismas House

Tel: 028 9064 3669

Email: [email protected]

Mid-Ulster and South Tyrone (MUST) Hostel

Tel: 028 8676 2065

Email: [email protected] 

The Innis Centre, Dismas House and MUST Hostel provide accommodation, supervision and monitoring for people within the criminal justice system, so that they can be positively reintegrated into the community.

Image of room in probation approved accommodation

In the last year, Extern’s Alcohol Housing Support team received a total of 133 referrals, which surpassed the project’s yearly target of 100. Of these, 95 required intensive support for a range of specific issues.

Working closely with Probation Officers, staff provide support and supervision until appropriate, permanent accommodation has been identified and agreed. 

Staff in both Innis, Dismas and MUST provide housing support and assist service users to access services and improve their lives with regard to independent living skills, finance, physical and mental health and substance abuse.

Referrals to this service are made via Probation Board for NI.

Related Projects

Criminal Justice Floating Support

Our Criminal Justice Floating Support program, funded by Supporting People, aims to help individuals transition from prison to the community.

Criminal Justice Floating Support Manager talking with client at a table

Tel: 07436 836645

Prisoner Support Project

Working in partnership with multiple agencies across statutory and community and voluntary sector providers, the Prisoner Support Project is designed to prevent reoffending by addressing the many underlying issues and adverse lifestyle choices.

Client receiving support from Extern

Tel: 028 9033 0433

Testimonials

A letter of thanks...

Discover a heartfelt quote addressed to the remarkable team at Innis Hostel, Belfast, and Extern. This quote reflects a transformative journey from despair to hope, capturing the profound impact of unwavering support and care during a pivotal life transition.

The staff at the hostel have never judged me and have always been positive and supportive. They have helped me get my feet back on the ground and in the real world. For someone who has lost everything and feels utterly worthless a simple kind word can make a world of difference to your day and there have been plenty of those from the team at Innis. utmost respect and as a human being, something I did not expect in all honesty

Service user, Innis Centre -

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