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Extern - Time Out Extern

Contact Information

Address
3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, BT36 4PE
Contact Person
Conor McCallion
Telephone Number
028 7126 2104
Email Address
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Additional Information

The Time Out programme offers respite, safety and support to children aged 8-17 and their families. Working in partnership with social workers, the service responds to crisis and offers a sanctuary for young people who need time in a safe place where they can reflect and feel valued.

This programme meets the needs of young people  and their families by providing an alternative to placement into short and / or planned 3 night / 4 day social, educational, cultural and recreational placement at Extern facility.

Time Out is a responsive and effective service with high threshold and tolerance levels which aims to avert crisis.

Planned respite, emergency respite

This service is only accessible via referral from Social Services.

Available to Age Groups
8 - 17 years
Category of Services
  • Family Support
  • Youth Offending
Areas covered
  • All of N Ireland
Method of Access (Referral)
  • Social Worker



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