Crisis resources
This page is intended to direct you to emergency and crisis support lines and resources in the Netherlands. If you or someone else needs urgent help, please contact one of the services below as soon as possible.
Life-threatening emergencies
In situations that require immediate emergency response (ambulance, police, or fire department), call 112 immediately.
112 – Emergency number
National crisis & support lines (Netherlands)
Mental health and crisis support
113 Zelfmoordpreventie – Suicide Prevention Helpline
Free and anonymous support, 24/7.
Phone: 0800‑0113 (or 113). Web chat support also available.
De Luisterlijn – Listening Line
Emotional support and someone to talk to.
Phone: 088 076 7000 (24/7). Web chat also available.
Stichting Korrelatie / MIND Korrelatie
Mental health support and counselling line; WhatsApp support available.
Tel: 900 1450 / WhatsApp: 06 13 86 38 03
Medical and psychological emergencies
Huisartsenpost (Out-of-hours GP service)
If you cannot reach your own doctor, you can call the out-of-hours GP line in the evening and at weekends.
Amsterdam: 088‑00 30 600
First point of contact: GP / Huisarts
If you feel you are in a mental health crisis, contact your general practitioner (huisarts) first. Referrals to acute crisis teams are made through the GP.
Regional youth support
@ease Haarlem – Youth support centre
Drop-in support for young people (no appointment needed): Generaal Cronjéstraat 1A, Haarlem.
Tel: 085 212 9746 (during opening hours)
Age range: 12–25 · Free and drop-in · Offers conversation, listening, and guidance
Privacy, domestic violence and sexual assault
Veilig Thuis – Domestic violence / child abuse
Free and anonymous support: 0800 2000
Sexual Assault Centre (Centrum Seksueel Geweld)
Information and support line: 0800‑0188
Community-specific support
COC Nederland – LGBTQI+ support
Amsterdam-based support line and resources.
Choices Support Center (Amsterdam)
Multilingual volunteer counselling line and online support (0800 0333). Support available in many languages.
Additional resources
RefugeeHelp / VluchtelingenWerk – Help and psychosocial support options for refugees and newcomers.
International crisis centres – worldwide crisis helpline lists: befrienders.org and lifeline‑international.com (for online search and web chat).
Important notes
- The services on this page are for information only and do not replace professional support.
- In an emergency, always call 112 first.
- If you are in a mental health crisis, calling your GP during the day is often the fastest way to get help.