Help for children with stress, sadness or problems

Children and young people sometimes feel unwell. They worry, feel depressed, angry, rebellious, or sad. For example, about a divorce or problems at home or at school. They often manage to cope with these problems on their own or with the help of friends, parents, relatives, or teachers.

What can you do

When children are stressed, sad, or struggling, it's important to keep talking to them. This helps them feel safe. Let them express their feelings and listen carefully. Try to maintain regular appointments and a daily routine, such as school attendance and hobbies. This gives them stability. Family and friends can also help.

Support

Sometimes it's difficult to help a child with problems or difficult feelings. Then it's good to ask for help. 

Children's phone

  • De Children's phone is there for children and young people between the ages of 8 and 18 who find it exciting to share their concerns or story with someone in their environment
  • Children and young people can call or chat safely and anonymously with someone who is listening via the Child Helpline
  • The Child Helpline is available free of charge every day on telephone number 0800 0432 or via chat between 11:00 am and 9:00 pm.

Practice Support Worker Youth (POH Youth)

  • The Youth Practice Assistant helps children and young people up to 18 years of age with mental complaints and problems and conducts conversations
  • Children and young people receive tips, advice or a short treatment
  • The Youth Practice Assistant (POH Youth) works at the general practitioner
  • You make an appointment with your GP
  • The conversations are free and everything remains confidential

Join Us 

Join Us is for young people and young adults aged 12 to 30 who want to give their social lives a boost. Sometimes young people feel lonely, want to meet new people, or are looking for a sense of belonging after moving. Fun activities are organized within the (online) group, and work is done on social skills. Facilitators provide support in this process.

children's work

  • Children's work by Versa Welfare helps children aged 4 to 12 to become independent and build self-confidence
  • Children can do crafts, sports and play at Kinderwerk
  • During school holidays there are often extra activities for children
  • There is also help available, for example with reading or homework assistance
  • There are various courses for children
  • There is extra attention for children who are having a hard time, at home, at school or in the neighborhood

Youth work

  • Youth work by Versa Welfare is for young people from 11 to 21 years old
  • Young people can come here with questions or concerns about school, money, parents, friendship, alcohol, drugs, sex or orientation.
  • The youth workers listen without judgment and keep everything confidential. They brainstorm, offer tips, and work with you to find help if needed.
  • The youth workers can also help you find training, an internship or (volunteer) work

Peer support groups for children 

  • Some children need support because their parents, brother or sister have mental health problems or an addiction
  • With a peer support group, children can learn more about feelings such as being angry, scared, sad or happy. They also learn how to stay strong, ask for help and deal with difficult situations.
  • There are different support groups for different ages

Municipal youth consultant

Are you unable to find a solution yourself? Or is the support from the Youth POH insufficient? Then a youth counselor from the municipality can help. The youth counselor will explore the options with you. 
You can contact us by phone at 14 035.