- Experiencing crisis
- Homelessness and Addictions
- Extern Republic of Ireland
- Problem Gambling
Extern – Northern Ireland
Experiencing crisis
If you're in crisis and need to talk right now, there are many helplines staffed by trained people ready to listen. They won't judge you and could help you make sense of what you're feeling. · Lifeline – helpline 24/7 call 0808 808 8000
. Deaf and hard of hearing Textphone users can call Lifeline on 18001 0808 808 8000
.
- Calls to Lifeline are free to people living in Northern Ireland who are calling from UK landlines and mobiles.
- Lifeline is the Northern Ireland crisis response helpline service for people who are experiencing distress or despair.
- No matter what your age or where you live in Northern Ireland, we are here for you 24/7.
Extern’s Belfast Crisis team
Extern Crisis helpline, tel: 0800 085 4808
Operating hours are:
- Monday & Tuesday, 9am-5pm
- Wednesday-Friday, 9am-9pm
Derry Crisis line
Tel: 028 7126 2300
- Thursday, 8pm–Midnight
- Friday, 6pm-3am
- Saturday, 6pm-3am
- Sunday, 4pm-6pm
If your life is at risk right now
If you feel like you might attempt suicide, or may have seriously harmed yourself, you need urgent medical help. Please:
· call 999 for an ambulance
· go straight to A&E, if you can
Homelessness and Addictions (Northern Ireland)
Get help and advice from Extern if you’re homeless or about to lose your home. It is very important that you contact us as soon as possible if you fear you are at risk of becoming homeless as we may be able to prevent it from happening.
If you do become homeless, we'll assess your circumstances under the relevant legislation.
Homeless Support Team
Mon – Fri (9-5pm)
118-122 Royal Avenue,
Belfast
BT1 1DL
Tel: 028 9033 0433
Email: [email protected]
Or,
Contact NIHE
on 03448 920 908
if you are sleeping rough and have nowhere to stay.
Get advice as quickly as possible if you’re homeless or likely to be homeless. You can speak to an adviser at Housing Rights if you need to find out what your options are.
Extern - Republic of Ireland
General enquiries
Extern, 1st floor, Block 4
Monread Leisure and Commercial Centre,
Monread Avenue,
Naas, Co Kildare
W91 YWX3
Tel: Mon to Fri 9-5pm +353 (0)45 878720
Problem Gambling
If gambling is affecting your – or someone else’s – life, there are lots of specialist organisations that can help. Whether you’re looking for
confidential advice, treatment, help with money, or you’d just like to speak to someone, contact Extern in the number below to find the support that’s right for you below.
Extern Problem Gambling: Tel: +353 (0)89 241 540
EXTERN - NORTHERN IRELAND
3 McKinney Road,
Newtownabbey, BT36 4PETelephone: Mon to Fri 9-5pm
+44 (0)28 9084 0555
EXTERN - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Extern, 1st floor, Block 4
Monread Leisure and Commercial Centre,
Monread Avenue,
Naas, Co Kildare
W91 YWX3
Tel: Mon to Fri 9-5pm
+353 (0)45 878720