Finding the right support in the Netherlands
Mantraminds offers non-clinical well-being counselling. If you need more support than we can offer, such as care from a doctor, a mental health professional or a specialist service, free and confidential help is available across the Netherlands, and the options below are a good place to start.
Prefer English? 113 Zelfmoordpreventie has information in English on its website. Other services may work mainly in Dutch, but it's fine to ask whether someone can speak English with you.
If you are in danger right now
If your life, or someone else's, is at risk, call 112.
If you need to talk to someone now:
| Service | How to reach them | When |
|---|---|---|
| 113 Zelfmoordpreventie | Call 113 (free) · online chat at 113.nl | 24/7 |
| De Luisterlijn | Call 088 0767 000 | 24/7 |
Getting mental health care
Start with your huisarts (GP)
Your huisarts is usually the best first step. Ask for an appointment and say you'd like to talk about your mental health. Your GP can listen, look at what's going on and, if it's right for you, arrange support with the practice's mental health worker (POH-GGZ). If you need more, they can refer you to mental health services (GGZ) covered by your basic health insurance.
If you aren't registered with a huisarts yet, it's worth registering with one near your home. Outside surgery hours, evenings and weekends, you can phone your local huisartsenpost (out-of-hours GP service).
MIND Hulplijn
- Phone: 0900-1450 (Monday–Friday, 9am–9pm). Free advice (standard call charges apply) to help you think through what you need and find the right support. This is not a crisis line.
Specialised support
| If you're dealing with… | Service | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence or abuse | Veilig Thuis | 0800-2000 · free · 24/7 |
| Sexual violence | Centrum Seksueel Geweld | 0800-0188 · free and anonymous · 24/7 |
| Children and young people | De Kindertelefoon | 0800-0432 · free · daily 11am–9pm |
| Advice on finding mental health support | MIND Hulplijn — advice and signposting, not a crisis service | 0900-1450 · Mon–Fri 9am–9pm |
If you're worried about a child
If a child is in immediate danger, call 112. Otherwise, contact Veilig Thuis on 0800-2000. It's free, available 24/7, and you can call for advice as well as to report a concern.
When you're ready
Getting the right care comes first. When things feel steadier and you'd like support with family, relationships, work or life changes, we'd be glad to hear from you again.
Email us at contact@mantraminds.com.
The services listed on this page are independent organisations. Mantraminds is not affiliated with, endorsed by or responsible for any of them. Details were checked in October 2026 and can change — please check each service's own website. Mantraminds is not an emergency or crisis service.