Helplines in Netherlands
In an emergency, call 112 for the police, an ambulance or the fire service. If you are thinking about suicide, or worried about someone, call 113 Zelfmoordpreventie on 113 or use its anonymous chat, free and 24 hours a day. If you just need someone to listen, De Luisterlijn answers on 088 0767 000 at any hour.
Most Dutch helplines answer in Dutch. 113 has an English information page, although its line itself works in Dutch. The Jellinek advice line on 088 505 1220 offers English for questions about addiction, on working days from 13:00 to 17:00. If Dutch is a barrier, call anyway in an emergency; emergency services usually find a way to help.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, or worried about a child, Veilig Thuis on 0800-2000 offers advice 24/7 by phone or chat, and you can stay anonymous. Shelter addresses are kept confidential for safety, and Veilig Thuis can help arrange a place. After sexual violence, recent or long ago, Centrum Seksueel Geweld is free and anonymous on 0800-0188. Note that this number does not work from abroad. Children and young people can talk to De Kindertelefoon on 0800-0432, daily from 11:00 to 21:00, or use its chat.
On a foreign SIM, dial the numbers as shown; 112 works on any phone across the EU. For non-urgent police matters, call 0900-8844. Each number was checked at its official source, and the date is shown beside it.
Emotional support
De Luisterlijn
Confidential listening line for anyone who needs to talk, by phone, chat or email.
Checked 2026-10-19 · source
Suicide prevention
Domestic violence
Women
Children
Alcohol and drugs
Questions about getting help in the Netherlands
What is the emergency number in the Netherlands?
In the Netherlands, call 112 and 0900-8844 in an emergency. If someone's life is at risk, don't wait: call straight away. Emergency calls are free.
Is there a free mental health helpline in the Netherlands?
Yes. 113 Zelfmoordpreventie (113) and De Luisterlijn (088 0767 000). Details, opening hours and the official source for each number are listed on this page.
Can I get help in English in the Netherlands?
Yes. These services say they offer English: Jellinek advieslijn (088 505 1220).
Where can women experiencing violence get help in the Netherlands?
Contact Veilig Thuis (0800-2000) and Centrum Seksueel Geweld (0800-0188). Shelter addresses are kept confidential for safety, so the helpline is the way in. In immediate danger, call 112.
Is there a helpline for children and young people in the Netherlands?
Yes. De Kindertelefoon (0800-0432).
Numbers are checked against each service's own website on the date shown. Services change, so if a number doesn't work please tell me: hello@michellefernando.com.