Support Services for Families
Buurtgezinnen (neighbourhood families) Buurtgezinnen
Connects families in need of support with a stable family in the neighbourhood. This way, children receive some extra love and attention, and parents are relieved of the burden.
Healthy Here Healthy Here
Providing help and support navigating the health system in The Netherlands
Home-Start Home-start
You’re not alone! Home-Start volunteers offer support to parents with parenting questions.
Leo Kannerhuis leo-kannerhuis.nl
Treatment centre for autistic individuals offering various types of care and referrals.
’t Kabouterhuis kabouterhuis.nl
Support for children (0+) and their families.
Digibende digibende.nl
Structured personal development programs for ages 12–28, alongside school.
Stichting MEE mee.nl
Client support for people with disabilities, helping them participate actively in society.
Invivo Kids invivokids.nl
Diagnosis and treatment for kids aged 4–18 with behavioural and emotional challenges.
Family Supporters familysupporters.nl
Psychological and practical help for ages 0 to 100+, with or without referral.
Chinski chinski.nl
Assistance for ages 4–23, offering diagnosis and treatment for school and behavioural issues.
After-School Activities
Calm Kids Calming Minds
A safe, fun space where children grow their wellbeing toolkit.
Building Calm, Confidence & Emotional Resilience.
Art Classes with jonesysstudio.nl
Jonesy’s classes are for kids who are excited to learn the basics of drawing and painting and see their skills grow week by week.
Coding with Code That Idea codethatidea.com
Hands-on computer science & coding for kids, aligned with age and experience.
Educational Support
Day a Week School dayaweekschool.nl
One day a week of stimulating education for gifted students.
Dnkrs dnkrs.nlw
Support for gifted children and young adults.
Care House carehouse.nl
Guidance for youth with developmental disabilities like autissm, ADHD, and mild intellectual disabilites.
Mental Heroes mentalheroes.nl
Guidance for ages 12–23 with ASD, anxiety, OCD, and mood challenges.
Rots en Water rotsenwater.nl
Social-emotional skills training program focused on self-confidence and positive interaction.
Other Resources
Weighted Blanket
Weighted Vest
Bicycle Desk
Earplugs:
Loop Earplugs – great for sensitivity Loop Earplugs
Flare Audio Earplugs – for children Flare Audio
Digestive Support:
Methyl B12 for Autism B12 for Autism
Probiotics and Autism Findings – probiotics
Articles & Thought Starters
If you know a service you think should be added to this list, please email me victoria@calmingminds.nl
Please note, the listed resources and organisations are shared as general information that may be helpful. Their inclusion does not represent a specific recommendation or endorsement. I encourage you to explore options carefully and choose services that best meet your individual needs.