Youth assistance, mental health care
What is it?
Mental health care for children and young people up to the age of 18 (and in certain cases up to the age of 23) is the responsibility of the municipality. Previously, this was paid for by health insurance. This concerns children who have psychological problems that hinder their development. Examples include autism, ADHD, addiction, or depression.
Your child can obtain a referral for youth mental health care from an expert engaged by VraagWijzer or from your family doctor.
How does it work?
The municipality can offer treatment at home or on location (e.g., a psychologist's practice or psychiatrist). Treatment is provided by a provider contracted by the municipality.
Treatment can be arranged in the following ways:
- by a provider with whom the municipality has a contract. We refer to this as care in kind. We pay the provider directly for the treatments.
- You arrange this yourself by purchasing care from a provider that is not contracted by us. You will receive a sum of money for this (called a personal budget), which is then managed by the SVB. When determining the personal budget, the rate that we have agreed with a contracted provider is taken into account.
What should I do?
- You can contact VraagWijzer by calling 0487 790 790. You can also send an email to info@vraagwijzerwmw.nl.
- You report your problem.
- A VraagWijzer consultant will make an appointment with you for a meeting at your home. During this meeting, your problem will be discussed in more detail and a possible solution will be sought together with you.
- You will receive a report (personal support plan) which you sign, add any comments, and return to VraagWijzer.
- This means you have immediately submitted a request if the report states that the solution must be provided by the municipality (or if you have indicated that you disagree with the solution proposed in the report and believe that the municipality should provide a solution to your problem).
How long will it take?
After you have registered with VraagWijzer, your report will be processed as soon as possible. There are currently waiting times. You will have to wait longer than usual. After receiving the report, which includes the application for a municipal solution, you will be notified as soon as possible whether you are eligible for this.