Organisations in the Netherlands that can help you with your mental health
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If you need psychological support, you will find on this page where to go for psychological support and help in processing traumatic events.
You can seek professional help through your doctor
After a month, are your symptoms not gone or getting worse? Then see your general practitioner. The GP can refer you to social workers in the area. For example, a psychologist, office assistant or nurse who knows a lot about mental symptoms.
The GP often cannot help you resolve your mental symptoms on your own. But the GP listens to your story and looks at what help is best for you. The doctor gives advice about sleeping and eating. And sometimes the GP will give you medication for a few days to help you sleep better.
Psychological help
Do you need mental support? There are several organisations where you can talk for free and anonymously about stress, anxiety or traumatic events.
Empatia
You can call Empatia (Monday-Friday, 09:00 - 17:00).
Mind Helpline
Through the MIND Helpline, you can talk anonymously and for free with professional counsellors. They will listen to you and give advice.
WereldPsychologen
WereldPsychologen offers free online conversations with psychologists. The help is designed for refugees and those working with refugees.
Mental health support for children
Children can suffer from psychological symptoms. War, flight and a new environment are hard for everyone, but especially for children. Below you will find organisations that help children and their parents with mental support, practical tips and reliable information.
The Alles Oké? support line offers free and anonymous support to young people ages 18 to 25. Young people can go there to talk about stress, worry or other difficult feelings.
Ukraine Parenting provides parents with tips and information to support their children's safety, mental health and well-being. The website helps parents better cope with stressful situations within the family.