Healthcare
If you are looking for a doctor, psychologist or other medical care, you will find information on this page about how the Dutch healthcare system works. You will also find information about health insurance.
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Organisations in the Netherlands that can help you with your mental health
If you need psychological support, you will find on this page where to go for psychological support and help in processing traumatic events.
This is how the Dutch healthcare system works
Do you need healthcare? Then in the Netherlands you always go to the general practitioner first. The GP can refer you to other care. Only in case of acute care can you immediately call the emergency number or go to the doctor's clinic. Read more about how healthcare works in the Netherlands.
This is what healthcare costs in the Netherlands
If you need medical care and are wondering how much it costs, in the Netherlands, you always have insurance that pays for basic care. For you, this insurance is called the Medical Care Regulation for Asylum Seekers (RMA). Healthcare you need immediately or within a few hours is free.
Sexual health information and care
If you are looking for care and information about sexuality, e.g. about safe sex, an unwanted pregnancy or about STIs. Read here about care and information around sexuality in the Netherlands.
Here is what you can do if you are not feeling well mentally and have sought asylum
If you have fled, you may feel stress, sleep poorly or have poor concentration. These characteristics are part of your mental health. This form of health is about how you feel. Read here about mental health and what you can do to feel better.
Explanation of health insurance
Check out everything about health insurance here. For example, about the deductible and what to look out for when checking your health insurance.
How does organ donation work in the Netherlands?
If you are over 18 and have been registered with a municipality in the Netherlands for at least 3 years, you become an organ donor. Unless you say you do not want to. Read in this article how organ donation works, and how you can indicate that you do not want to become a donor.