Dutch Association of Mental Health and Addiction Care
De Nederlandse ggz (Dutch Association of Mental Health and Addiction Care) is the branch organization of specialist mental health and addiction care providers in the Netherlands. Our more than 100 member organizations deliver a wide variety of services, ranging from mental health promotion, prevention and primary mental health care to assisted independent living, sheltered housing, ambulatory specialist mental health care, clinical psychiatric and forensic institutional care. De Nederlandse ggz represents the interests of the member organizations in an on-going and constructive dialogue with client organizations, health insurers, national and local governments, professional associations and trade unions.
Collaborate and connect
The core of our associationWe connect with partners through value networks, directing teams, and winning teams. We share knowledge, focus on innovations, make alliances and build new forms of cooperation.
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Dutch International Mental Health Hub
Internationally, de Nederlandse ggz is an active member of Mental Health Europe and EuroHealthNet. With its European partners, De Nederlandse ggz supports initiatives and alliances that emphasizes the importance of good mental health for the European public and the European economy. We have a separate page with more information about our international collaborations.
If you have a mental health problem and need help
If you (or someone you care for) experience a mental health problem in the Netherlands and you need support, please consult the website of the Dutch government first. It provides you with the information to get appropriate help.
If you are looking for mental health service providers near you, please consult ZorgKaart Nederland.