Helplines
Do you need help or want to get in touch? Find an overview of telephone and online helplines here.
In case of acute danger, always contact 112.
113 Suicide Prevention
Are you thinking about suicide? Take that seriously and don't keep it to yourself. You can always contact the counselors at 113. For example, to share your thoughts. Or to interrupt your worrying for a bit. 113 is available day and night. You can call or chat anonymously, whichever you prefer.
Opening hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Visit the website of 113 Suicide Prevention
- Call: 0800 - 0113
Center for Sexual Violence
The Centre for Sexual Violence offers professional help to anyone who has experienced an unwanted sexual encounter – online or offline. Do you need help or do you have questions? You can chat or call (anonymously).Â
Opening hours
Phone: 24/7
Chat: Monday to Friday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Saturday, Sunday & public holidays: from 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM
- Visit the Center for Sexual Violence website
- Call: 0800-0188
Chat with Fier
At Fier, you can share your story anonymously with a support worker. Whether you are in a difficult situation yourself – or worried about someone you know. This chat is for all ages.
Opening hours
Monday through Friday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Saturday, Sunday & holidays: from 20:00 – 06:00
The Listening Line
When you want to talk about something anonymously, De Luisterlijn listens. They think along with you, stand by your side for a moment. With time and attention for your story. Day and night they are available for a conversation from human to human.
Opening hours
Phone: 24/7
Chat: daily from 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
In your head
In je bol is the starting point to feeling better about yourself, for everyone between 16 and 27 years old. You can chat or call with a trained volunteer for free and anonymously every day between 2:00 PM and 10:00 PM.Â
- Visit the In je bol website
- Call: 0800 - 0450
Mentaal Vitaal
Mentaal Vitaal
Do you have a question about mental health, for yourself or someone else? Or do you need a listening ear? Contact us by phone, chat, or email. Mentaal Vitaal is part of the Trimbos Institute.
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Visit the Mentaal Vitaal website
- Call: 0900-1994
Are you experiencing mental health issues, worried about someone, or having trouble with others? MIND Korrelatie offers anonymous, professional, psychological, and psychosocial help. You can contact them by phone and online.
Opening hours
Phone: Monday to Friday: 09:00 to 21:00
Chat: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 08:30 PM
WhatsApp: Monday to Friday: 09:00 to 17:30
- Visit the MIND Helpline website
- Call: 0900 - 1450
- WhatsApp: 06 13 86 38 03
PsychoseNet Chat
PsychoseNet Chat
You can chat (for free and anonymously) at PsychoseNet about anything related to psychosis sensitivity, mood issues such as depression or mania, and recovery from mental health problems.
Opening hours
Daily from 09:00 AM – 04:30 PM and 08:00 PM – 10:30 PM
After a traumatic event, such as a crime, traffic accident, or disappearance, you can always turn to Victim Support Netherlands. They offer emotional support, guide you through the criminal justice process, and help you with your compensation. Ask your question by phone, email, chat, or social media.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Visit the Victim Support Netherlands website
- Call: 0900 -0101
Sterk Huis is there for anyone who needs help. Among other things, they can assist with issues related to upbringing and parenting, domestic violence and child abuse, and sexual abuse. They provide a warm and safe environment where you can go with questions and where you can find peace in times of crisis.
Opening hours
Monday through Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Visit the Sterk Huis website
- Call: 013-543 30 73
Safe Home
Veilig Thuis is here for advice and support, and for reporting domestic violence and child abuse. For yourself, but also if you are concerned about someone else's safety, you can turn to Veilig Thuis; even as a professional.
Opening hours
Phone: 24/7
Chat: daily from 09:00 to 17:00
- Visit the Veilig Thuis website
- Call: 0800-2000
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