Extern - Time Out

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.

Service details

• Contact person: Conor McCallion
• Available age groups: 8 – 17 years
• FamilySupportNI categories: Family Support | Youth Offending
• Areas covered: All of N Ireland
• Referral methods: Social Worker

Source: FamilySupportNI listing