RefugeeHelp - Services

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Assistance with returning

VWN helps you if you want to return to your country of origin yourself. For example, VWN will give you information about what financial help or guidance you can get from different organisations. Contact your contact at VWN for information.

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Services from our partners

Free online marketplace

Looking for free items? The online marketplace Goods for Refugees offers free used items for refugees such as clothing, furniture and appliances.

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Help in finding family

Have you lost contact with a family member? The Red Cross' Restoring Family Links department helps with the search for missing family members and restoring contact.

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070 44 55 822

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Child rights help desk

The migration child rights help desk offers free legal advice on children's rights and migration to children and (foster) parents. Lawyers at the help desk answer your questions or help when children's rights may be violated.

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071 516 09 80

helpdesk@defenceforchildren.nl

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Helpline for psychological problems

The MIND Helpline offers free support for psychological problems. You can come here with questions about your own mental health or that of a loved one. MIND helpers will give you advice and help you find the right care.

+316 138 638 03

0900 1450

hulplijn@wijzijnmind.nl

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WhatsApp helpline

Are you new to the Netherlands and do you have questions or need advice on medical assistance, shelter, safety, food or other support? Red Cross volunteers can help you find support and services in your area. You can contact them Monday to Friday between 10:00 and 18:00.

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+31 97 010 286 964

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Help desk life in the Netherlands

Open Embassy helps you with questions about education, work, language, healthcare and living in the Netherlands. The help desk can help you find an answer to your question about your new life in the Netherlands.

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+31 6 42962696 (WhatsApp)

info@openembassy.nl

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