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| Amsterdam Local Reference INFOrmation
Child abuse, drink or drug problems, HIV/AIDS, Red Cross, cancer support, information for the homeless - your helplines, support groups and newcomer contacts in Amsterdam.
Below you will find information on the various support organisations and helplines in Amsterdam and the Netherlands, including: Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous in the Netherlands has an English-language version of its website which gives information on meetings throughout the country.
Drug AbuseThe Netherlands branch of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) provides help and support to drug addicts. There are regular meetings in Amsterdam, Arnhem, Haarlem, Utrecht and other Dutch cities. The group also provides a confidential helpline. Jellinek is an Amsterdam-based centre for the treatment and prevention of drug addiction. There is information about the 1976 Narcotics Act and advice in English on the website. HIV/Aids
Local Health AuthoritiesMunicipal health authorities (GGD) in the Netherlands can provide health-related information and advice. Most GGD will provide testing for free for both HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STI).
Cancer SupportCancer Care in the Netherlands is usually handled by one of nine comprehensive cancer centres (CCCs). They are there to provide patient care as well as help relatives and further research. Each CCC has a catchment area of between five and twenty hospitals. The Association of Comprehensive Cancer Centres (ACCC) co-ordinates these and provides information for patients and carers.
Victim SupportThe national Victim Support organisation (Slachtofferhulp Nederland) has a website as well as 75 regional offices throughout the Netherlands. The organisation provides legal advice and practical support to victims of attack, break-ins, burglaries and muggings, domestic and sexual violence, traffic accidents and stalking.
Regional offices can be contacted by e-mail via their website, using the local tariff number above or by visiting a local office.
Family Planning & Sexual HealthThere is a telephone support line for victims of sexual abuse:
The Rutgers Nisso Group is a national group dedicated to promoting sexual and reproductive health. It publishes booklets and trains healthcare professionals who help with family planning and counselling victims of sexual harassment and violence.
Information and personal advice on abortion, contraception and sexual health issues is available from:
Mental HealthMental Health issues are dealt with by various agencies. Many municipalities have responsibility for implementing policy in their region. The Netherlands Mental Health Care Association has a website partially in English. The Dutch part of the site also has a "Links" section which is not difficult to follow and helps locate on a map various agencies involved in mental health care and from there provides their contact details.
There is also a national Knowledge Institute for Mental Health and Addiction – Trimbos Institute.
Women's Support GroupsThere is an Amsterdam crisis centre for battered wives (mishandelde/bedreigde vrouwen).
Children’s Support GroupsKinder Telefoon is an anonymous advice line for children and teenagers to discuss their problems. Trained volunteers run the telephone service.
AMK (Het Advies- en Meldpunt Kindermishandeling) provides a helpline for advice and complaints about child abuse.
SOS Missing Children is a helpline providing support and information for parents of missing children. The helpline operates in ten countries in Europe and is available 24/7.
Crisis SupportSensoor provide a support helpline and e-mail for people experiencing depression or loneliness. Eating Disorders
Gamblers Anonymous
ACCESS
ACCESS is a non-profit organisation established in 1986. It aims to bridge the
gap between the international community and English-speaking services available
in the Netherlands. They can supply free information from an extensive database,
offer publications, courses, events, and offer a professional counselling
referral service.
Newcomer Groups
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