Suicide Hotlines and Crisis Lines in the Netherlands
❝Crisis lines and suicide hotlines in the Netherlands offer you the lifeline you need when you need it most. Reach for the phone, make the call, you have nothing to lose.❞
Helplines, crisis lines, and suicide hotlines let you reach out whenever you need and offer a chance to discuss things you might not be ready to share face-to-face.
They are a great way to be heard and get sound advice. Many are open 24/7 and all are confidential. Call costs vary: 0800 numbers are free, while 088 and 0900 numbers are charged at your provider's normal rate. Cost is noted against each service below.
CRISIS LINES, SUICIDE HOTLINES, AND HELPLINES IN THE NETHERLANDS
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Find Your TherapistEmotional Support Helpline
116 123 is the European emotional-support number. In the Netherlands it is registered to de Luisterlijn, who provide emotional support to adults suffering from loneliness, in psychological crisis, or thinking about suicide. De Luisterlijn's main published number is 088 0767 000 (see below).
Tel: 116123
de Luisterlijn
de Luisterlijn offers 24-hour telephone emergency service throughout the Netherlands. When you are in pain or worry about something, they can provide a listening ear, and you can easily tell your story anonymously.
Tel: 088 0767 000 (charged at your normal call rate)
113 Zelfmoordpreventie
113 Zelfmoordpreventie offers 24-hour anonymous and confidential talk that can help you to share your thoughts if you're in distress or having suicidal thoughts. Their crisis telephone number is accessible for people calling from within the Netherlands.
Tel: 113 or 0800-0113 (both free)
MIND Hulplijn
MIND Hulplijn (formerly MIND Korrelatie) provides mental health support to people in the Netherlands. The line is available Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 21:00.
Tel: 0900 1450 (charged at your normal call rate)
Whatsapp: 06 13 86 38 03
Important: TherapyRoute does not provide medical advice. All content is for informational purposes and cannot replace consulting a healthcare professional. If you face an emergency, please contact a local emergency service. For immediate emotional support, consider contacting a local helpline.
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