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Empatia provides mental support in your own language

Last updated: 06/08/2025, 12:17

Do you have questions about getting psychological help in the Netherlands? Or have you recently moved from Ukraine and have a qualification in mental health? Empatia is here 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 is a programme of the OPORA Foundation

, established to provide psychological support to Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands. The project also helps Ukrainian professionals find work in the Dutch healthcare system.

In these situations, Empatia can help you

Contact Empatia if:

  • You need support with mental health issues - a hotline is available for phone calls and messages.

  • You have questions about how the Dutch mental health system works and want to know how to be referred to a Ukrainian-speaking therapist.

  • You are a mental health professional looking for employment or professional development opportunities in the Netherlands.

Empatia is available by phone every day

Empatia can be reached at the number: +31 10 200 5088 (Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00)

All services are free and anonymous.

Empatia is also accessible via messaging apps - visit the website to choose a convenient mode of communication.

Empatia helps Ukrainian mental health professionals

Empatia also helps Ukrainian psychologists find work in the Netherlands. The programme offers

:

  • Full support

  • Professional training

  • Employment opportunities.


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