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
Are your mental symptoms not going away or getting worse? Then see your GP. The doctor will listen to your story and see what help is best for you. The GP can also refer you to care providers in the area. For example, a psychologist or a physician's assistant. The office assistant knows a lot about mental complaints. If the GP refers you, some treatments are usually paid for by your health insurance. Ask the doctor what will be paid for you.
Mental healthcare in Ukrainian
Empatia is a mental healthcare programme that helps Ukrainians in the Netherlands in their own language. You can come to Empatia if you need mental support. And to prevent your mental symptoms from getting worse.
Empatia employs Ukrainian psychologists. Are you looking for a Ukrainian-speaking psychologist for you or your child? Then go to Empatia's website and find a psychologist. Then make an appointment with your general practitioner and ask for a referral to the Ukrainian-speaking psychologist you found. Does the GP still have questions? Then they can contact Empatia themselves. Help from Empatia is covered by the RMO.
Psychological first aid
If you need psychological support, you will see on this page where to go for psychological support and help in processing traumatic events.
If you are experiencing psychological symptoms, it is good to discuss them. You can make an appointment with your general practitioner. Your general practitioner can refer you to a specialist. You can also search for an online specialist yourself and find information on the NTVP website. This information is available in English, Russian and Ukrainian.
Victim support for children
Children may suffer from psychological symptoms. War and fleeing is hard on everyone, including children. Below are organisations that help children with psychological symptoms.
Organisations that help with mental support as an LGBTQIA+ individual
Switchboard is the information and support service for the LGBTQIA+ community in the Netherlands. They offer a listening ear, information about coming out, sexual identity, gender identity, LGBTQIA+ cultural, social and sports clubs and events. But also service providers such as lawyers, doctors and therapists.
