Programme & Infos
⚠️ ‼️ Please always carry your ID, because in some places it is required to show it! Thank you!
⚠️ ‼️ Please carry warm clothes, gloves, scarfs and an umbrella, because it's already cold in the Netherlands ☃️❄️💦
Contact
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⁉️ Emergency number for Flights (German mobile number):
+49 179 2171495
💬 Your Event Manager:
🇳🇱 Your Contact in the Netherlands:
Margreet Groen: +31 651591868
📲 Useful Apps & Links
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- For buying public transport tickets, it is useful to use the NS-app:
https://www.ns.nl/en/ - If you need to book a bus ticket, you can use:
www.ov9292.nl - If you want to share an Ueber, please don't forget to name all participants in the reimbursement form. Here are more infos on the procedure.
- To ensure a sustainable exchange, we’ve created an online Community of Practice—a dedicated space to:
- Share and discuss lessons learned from the exchange (adhering to confidentiality).
- Stay connected with other EU-PROMENS participants, including those from other hubs.
- Registration Required via EU Login:
EU-PROMENS Community of Practice on EPALE
✈️ Airport Shuttle
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Please book your travel tickets on your own:
- You arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
- From there, you will need to take a train to ‘s-Hertogenbosch.
- Please purchase your train tickets here yourself, from and to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and keep the receipts.
- From the train station in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, you can walk to the hotel.
- Please purchase your public transport if you need to get to your departure airport and keep the receipts.
All public transport that you need to use will be reimbursed. We kindly remind you to retain all receipts (or tickets). Reimbursement for your travel expenses will be processed after the event, once you have signed the attendance sheet. We don’t reimburse taxis.
⛱️ Your Freetime: Weekend
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You will be in the Programme from Monday to Friday. During the weekend in between, you are free to enjoy your free time (when you arrive on Sunday, you also are free to enjoy leisure time).
Please note: Your hotel room is paid. However, we don’t reimburse any costs related to your travel or other expenses connected to your leisure time. All expenses during your leisure time will be covered by you.
But: You will receive per diems for the whole stay. Meaning: your arrival on Sunday & your departure on Saturday will be reimbursed with the lower fee (Sunday: 25,60€, Saturday 12,80€). All other days, including the weekend, will be reimbursed with 18,80€ per day if lunch was provided, and 37,60€ if lunch was not provided.
🚲 Travel Recommendations & Infos
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🧢 Visit Utrecht Instead of Amsterdam
If you're looking for a charming Dutch city that offers a different experience from Amsterdam, we recommend visiting Utrecht. Located just a one-hour train ride from ’s-Hertogenbosch, Utrecht offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern vibrancy. Known for its medieval architecture, tree-lined canals, and welcoming atmosphere, Utrecht is a fantastic alternative to busier cities.
Tips for your trip to Utrecht:
- Getting there: Trains run frequently between ’s-Hertogenbosch and Utrecht Centraal, with a journey time of about 1 hour. You can find schedules and tickets on the NS.nl website or App.
- What to explore: Rent a bike or explore on foot to enjoy Utrecht’s cozy streets, historic squares, and beautiful parks. Don’t miss the Dom Tower area for a true taste of Dutch history.
- Dining out: Enjoy canal-side dining at one of the cafes along the Oudegracht or explore the bustling restaurants in the Neude or Janskerkhof squares.
- For more ideas on what to do in Utrecht, check out Visit Utrecht for insider tips and more.
🛒 Grocery Stores
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- Weekdays (Monday to Saturday): Most grocery stores, such as Albert Heijn, Jumbo, and Lidl, are open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM or even 10:00 PM, depending on the location.
- Sundays: In most cities, grocery stores are open on Sundays, though with reduced hours, typically from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. In smaller towns, Sunday openings can be more limited or even non-existent.
🛍️ Other Shops
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- Weekdays (Monday to Saturday): Shops typically open between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Larger cities and shopping centres may extend opening hours until 9:00 PM on Thursday or Friday evenings (commonly known as koopavond or "shopping evening").
- Sundays: Most non-grocery stores in larger cities, such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague, are open on Sundays, often from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. However, smaller towns may have more limited Sunday openings or stay closed.
🍽️ Restaurants & Cafés
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- Mondays: It is common for restaurants, particularly independently-owned ones, to be closed on Mondays, though this varies by location and type of establishment. In major cities or tourist-heavy areas, many restaurants remain open throughout the week.
🏨 Hotel
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The Den, ’s-Hertogenbosch, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Magistratenlaan 54 | 5223 MD | ’s-Hertogenbosch
www.hoteltheden.nl
We have booked single occupancy rooms incl. breakfast from Sunday before start of the Programme to Saturday after the start of the Programme. This means:
Group 1: 27 Oct – 9 Nov
Group 2: 24 Nov – 7 Dec
Group 3: 5 Jan – 18 Jan
Check-in is typically available from 3:00 PM. However, we will inquire if early check-in can be accommodated for those arriving earlier. If early check-in is not possible, you will have the option to leave your luggage at the reception and explore the city until your room is ready.
Checkout is at 12:00 PM. Should you require a late checkout, please note that it must be arranged and paid for directly by you.
📚 Recommended Reading List
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This reading list contains links to EU-Commission documents on the “comprehensive approach to mental health”, overarching European initiative which is structured around three core principles: prevention, access to quality and affordable care, and reintegration into society after recovery. The EU-PROMENS, capacity building in mental health project represents one of the 20 flagships and is implemented through a tripartite consortium from GFA, TRIMBOS and MHE.
Please find in the following links to European country profiles, guidelines from World Health Organization, especially focused on Community Mental Health services for your convenience and inspiration. Participating in the EU-PROMENS Exchange Programme you will gain an overview about selected community mental health services guided by one of EU-PROMENS six partner institutions in Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, Spain and the Netherlands. Programmes for these exchanges were carefully developed in 2024 by EU-PROMENS multidisciplinary team together with six experienced institutions (hubs), you can find links to all these institutions below.
Sustainability: To make this exchange programme a sustainable endeavour, we invite all participants to engage in a dedicated community of practice on the European platform for adult learning - EPALE. Once registered on this free platform, you have access to a variety of different learning offers from various other projects from all over Europe too.
Here is the reading list, click on the title to collapse:
EU - Commission website: Comprehensive approach to mental health
A comprehensive approach to mental health - European Commission (europa.eu)
EU - Commission best practices portal
European member states health systems country data profiles - including mental health (2023)
Country profiles focused on mental health reform via European Joint Action Ja-IMPLEMENTAL including best practices on suicide prevention and mental health country reform status
WHO Resolutions on mental health
EU-PROMENS Community of Practice through the EPALE platform
OECD 2021 Benchmark for Mental Health Systems
2023 Mapping of over 800 services and initiatives from Culture for Health initiative - all over Europe
WHO website with publications and guidelines on Community mental health services available in many languages
Nature paper on Grand challenges in Global Mental health 2011
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on the European Commission website (CRPD ratified by EU in 2010)
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - European Commission
Mental Health Europe Glossary
WHO-International classification of diseases chapter V
Best practices portal of the European Union Drugs Agency
European Alliance against Depression
European health technology Assessment
EU-PROMENS HUB Partner in Spain
Who we are | The Foundation | Recerca Sant Joan de Déu (sjdrecerca.org)
EU-PROMENS HUB Partner in Austria
EU-PROMENS HUB Partner in Czech Republic National Institute of Mental Health
EU-PROMENS HUB Partner in Croatia School of Medicine
Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine – School of Medicine (unizg.hr)
EU-PROMENS HUB Partner in Finland
EU-PROMENS HUB Partner in Netherlands
🔍 Draft Agenda
Monday will be entirely dedicated to team-building activities, getting to know one another, and covering organisational matters. The schedule will run from approximately 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and will involve all participants.
Location & Content
Reinier van Arkel
Bethaniestraat 2, Den Bosch
Room: de Kapel
Contact:
Margreet Groen
+31 651591868
Content
The morning part of this day is plenary in nature. You will get to know each other as participants and also the mental health organization Reinier van Arkel. Reinier van Arkel is the oldest mental health institution in the Netherlands, founded in 1442.
In the morning, there is also a lecture by Prof. dr. Elisa van Ee on trauma scheduled.
After lunch, you will go on a site visit with some other participants to a FACT team or a regional mental health team.
At the end of the day, we will conclude with a plenary session and ask you to fill out a questionnaire.
Meal Infos
✔︎ Lunch will be provided
💶 per diem for this day: 18,80€ for dinner
Directions
Reach Reinier van Arkel
👟 by Foot: ca. 20-30 minutes
⇒ recommended, it's a beautiful walk through the city
🚌 by Public Transport: ca. 23-20 minutes
Here's the Google link for directions by public transport
Dinner, beers or just relaxing. Do what you like.
Eten bij Fret
10 – 30€
Daily changing menu.
Tuesdays closed, mondays from 5pm, otherwise 10am – 12am.
Restaurant LOFF
27-40€
A mix of BBQ from our Big Green Eggs, always with an international tone.
Please book a table, busy.
(except Mon / Tue, only evening) usually opened 11 am–11 pm
Teds Den Bosch - All Day Brunch
15-20€
International Cuisine.
Every day opened 9 am–5 pm
Rodeo Den Bosch
20-40€
International Cuisine.
Usually opened 5 – 10:30 pm.
Today will be dedicated to getting to know GROEN and understanding its approach to mental health for youth. The schedule will run from approximately 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and will involve all participants.
Location & Content
GROEN - Expertise Centrum
Address: tba
Contact Person:
Relinde Koot
Content
Today, as participants, you will get to know GROEN! GROEN, in English "GREEN," is an ecosystem of mental health services for youth, focused on prevention, treatment, and recovery in a network of care covering all domains of life. GROEN emphasizes positive health and recovery for youth aged 0 to 23 and their network, offering specialized support where the personal stories of young people are central.
Meal Infos
✔︎ Lunch will be provided
💶 per diem for this day: 18,80€ for dinner
Directions
Reach GROEN: tba
Nom Nom
10 – 20€
Easygoing eatery with outdoor seating serving health-conscious food, with vegan options.
Mondays closed, otherwise usually, 10 am–12/1 am
Restaurant LOFF
27-40€
A mix of BBQ from our Big Green Eggs, always with an international tone.
Please book a table, busy.
(except Mon / Tue, only evening) usually opened 11 am–11 pm
Picasso Restaurant
20–30€
International Cuisine.
Mondays closed, otherwise 11:30 am–10 pm.
Wednesday will be dedicated to exploring different programs in the morning and afternoon.
Tailored Programmes Based on Participant Numbers
The morning session will run from approximately 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and will involve all participants.
For afternoon session, the programme will be divided across all participants, allowing multiple visits to take place at the same time. Your assigned number, that was given to you on Monday, determines your specific schedule.
All Participants
Location & Content
Huis73
Hinthamerstraat 74, Den Bosch
Contact Person:
tba
Directions
Content
At Huis73, knowledge, encounters, and culture come together. We believe it is important that everyone has the opportunity to develop themselves and actively participate in society. During this visit, you will get to know the support for people with Mild Cognitive Impairments, including using VR glasses, the Dementia Room, and participate in a dancing workshop.
‼️ Wear comfortable clothing!
Meal Infos
✘ Lunch not included.
💶 per diem for this day: 37,60€ for lunch & dinner
Recommendations for Lunch
Pilkington's Den Bosch
€10–30
A lovely spot for lunch with options such as High Tea, light meals, or a relaxing coffee. Located close to Huis73 at Hinthamerstraat 74. Visit their menu for more details.
Usually opened 10 am–7 pm (Mon 11:30 – 5pm)
Bagatelle
€10–20
Located at Hinthamerstraat 29, this cozy café offers a range of delicious lunch options, just a short walk from Huis73.
Usually opened 9 am–7 pm (Sun & Mon 11 – 6 pm)
La Jeu | Specialty Coffeebar
€1–10
Located right next to Reinier van Arkel, this cozy spot offers quick sandwiches, salads, and great coffee, perfect for a light lunch before your afternoon program. Visit their location.
Mondays closed, otherwise opened 8 am–5 pm
Foodmarkt De FAM
€20–30
Foodmarkt De FAM in 's-Hertogenbosch offers a unique dining experience with a vibrant mix of cuisines. There are eight different kitchens serving diverse dishes, ensuring something for everyone, from mini-burgers to shared dining options. Visit their website: Foodmarkt De FAM.
Mondays closed, otherwise opened 3 – 10pm.
You have a break for your freetime / lunch according to your schedule.
Please check the details below.
Now from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, you will be making a working visit to the refugee shelter at NO Meerwijk.
Location & Content
Centraal orgaan Opvang Asielzoekers (COA), location NO Meerwijk
Gemaalweg 19, Den Bosch
Contact Person:
mhopman@vluchtelingenwerk.nl
Directions
Reach Centraal orgaan Opvang Asielzoekers, NO Meerwijk
Content
The Centraal orgaan Opvang Asielzoekers (COA) provides safe housing, necessary resources, and guidance to asylum seekers in preparation for a future in the Netherlands or their country of origin. During this visit to the refugee shelter Meerwijk, you will participate in a dialogue session where experiences will be shared among participants.
‼️ ID required!
Now from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, you will be making a working visit to the Medical Outpatient Care (MAZ) of Novadic Kentron.
Location & Content
Novadic-Kentron
Rompertsebaan 12, Den Bosch
Contact Person:
Moniek Voermans
Directions
Content
You are visiting the Medical Outpatient Care (MAZ) of Novadic Kentron. The MAZ helps people with chronic opioid addiction build a more structured life through methadone treatment. Novadic Kentron is an expert in addiction care and addiction science in Brabant. The organization offers a personal approach to prevention, short-term and specialized treatments, and intensive care guidance.
On Thursday the programme will be divided across all participants, allowing multiple visits to take place at the same time. Your assigned number, given on Monday (start of the Programme), determines your specific schedule.
Start time: 9:00 AM End time: 5:00 PM
Location & Content
Centrum Ouderen- en Ziekenhuispsychiatrie (COZ)
Henri Dunantstraat 1 Den Bosch
Contact Person:
Helma Cissen
Directions
Reach Centrum Ouderen- en Ziekenhuispsychiatrie (COZ)
Content
The COZ at Reinier van Arkel is located in the Jeroen Bosch Hospital and offers a wide range of specialized services for adults and the elderly with psychiatric and psychosocial problems. What makes it special is the combination of diagnostics, advice, consultation, treatment, and guidance it provides, along with its close collaboration with the Jeroen Bosch Hospital.
Helma Cissen, clinical psychologist and manager of hospital psychiatry treatment affairs, introduces you to the practice.
Meal Infos
✘ Lunch not included.
💶 per diem for this day: 37,60€ for lunch & dinner
Lunch Recommendations
Bagels & Beans
10 – 20€
Coffee, Bagels, Salads etc. Everything you need for a healthy snack.
Usually opened 8:30am – 5 pm
Cafetaria Amin Deluxe
10 – 20€
International Cuisine.
Usually opened 3pm – 1 am
Start time: 9:00 AM End time: 5:00 PM
Location & Content
ART at Reinier van Arkel
Address: Reinier van Arkel, Den Bosch
Contact Person:
Mieke van Boxtel
ART at Reinier van Arkel focuses on supporting people with severe psychiatric disorders through intensive guidance and treatment. Mieke van Boxtel, a mental health nurse specialist, will introduce you to the practice.
Meal Infos
✘ Lunch not included.
💶 per diem for this day: 37,60€ for lunch & dinner
Lunch Recommendations
Bistro Tante Pietje
15 – 30€
Great Dutch cuisine with a cozy atmosphere, offering sandwiches, salads, and warm meals. Just a short walk from Reinier van Arkel.
Usually opened 12:00pm – 10:00pm
De Graven van Leuven
10 – 20€
Perfect spot for a healthy lunch, offering various salads and organic sandwiches.
Usually opened 10:00am – 5:00pm
Start time: 9:00 AM End time: 5:00 PM
Location & Content
Location: tba
Contact Person:
Yvette Vreeker
Content:
Tba
Meal Infos
✘ Lunch not included.
💶 per diem for this day: 37,60€ for lunch & dinner
Lunch Recommendations
Café Buurt
10 – 20€
Charming café in Den Bosch city center, offering sandwiches, salads, and coffee.
Usually opened 9:00am – 5:30pm
Eetbar DIT
15 – 25€
Great for a relaxed lunch, offering locally sourced dishes, fresh juices, and delicious desserts.
Usually opened 11:00am – 10:00pm
Start time: 9:00 AM End time: 5:00 PM
Location & Content
Centrum Ouderen- en Ziekenhuispsychiatrie (COZ)
Henri Dunantstraat 1 Den Bosch
Contact Persons:
Alice Coren & Marcel Roos, Sociaal Psychiatrisch Verpleegkundigen
Content:
Tba, about the consultative psychiatric team.
Meal Infos
✘ Lunch not included.
💶 per diem for this day: 37,60€ for lunch & dinner
Lunch Recommendations
Restaurant De Eeterij
10 – 25€
Casual dining with a variety of healthy options including soups, salads, and sandwiches. Located near the Jeroen Bosch Hospital.
Usually opened 11:00am – 9:00pm
Restaurant De Lachende Vis
12 – 30€
Great local restaurant offering fresh seafood and Dutch cuisine, a short distance from the location.
Usually opened 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Start time: 8:30 AM End time: 5:00 PM
Location & Content
Zorgboerderij Oosterhoeve
IJsselsingel 1, Den Bosch
Contact Person:
Anja Kouwenberg (+31) 6 23 910 121
Zorgboerderij Oosterhoeve is a care farm offering meaningful day activities for individuals with various conditions, such as depression, autism, and ADHD. Anja Kouwenberg will introduce you to the practice.
Meal Infos
✘ Lunch not included.
💶 per diem for this day: 37,60€ for lunch & dinner
Lunch Recommendations
Lunchcafé Van De Greef
10 – 20€
Cozy lunch café offering a variety of fresh salads, sandwiches, and hot meals. Located near Zorgboerderij Oosterhoeve.
Usually opened 10:00am – 6:00pm
De Bakkerswinkel
12 – 25€
Known for freshly baked goods, sandwiches, and salads, this spot is ideal for a light lunch near the location.
Usually opened 9:00am – 5:00pm
Start time: 8:30 AM End time: 12:00 PM
Location & Content
KOO (Kennis en Ondersteuningsorganisatie)
Address: tba
Contact Person:
Elianne Peters, Consulent KOO
Phone: +31 73 206 88 88
KOO works through various neighborhood centers to provide comprehensive support to residents of 's-Hertogenbosch, addressing needs related to health, education, housing, and finances.
Meal Infos
✘ Lunch not included.
💶 per diem for this day: 37,60€ for lunch & dinner
Lunch Recommendations
Bistro Tante Pietje
15 – 30€
Great Dutch cuisine with a cozy atmosphere, offering sandwiches, salads, and warm meals.
Usually opened 12:00pm – 10:00pm
De Graven van Leuven
10 – 20€
Healthy lunch options such as salads and sandwiches.
Usually opened 10:00am – 5:00pm
You have a break for your travel & lunch from 12:00 – 1 pm.
Travel infos will follow.
Start time: 1:00 PM End time: 5:00 PM
Location & Content
HIC Intensive Care Zilverlinden
Vught, Netherlands
Contact Person:
Jurgen van der Meijs
HIC Zilverlinden provides specialized care for individuals experiencing severe psychiatric crises, focusing on stabilization and recovery.
Meal Infos
✘ Lunch not included.
💶 per diem for this day: 37,60€ for lunch & dinner
Lunch Recommendations
Restaurant Vught
15 – 35€
Offers a range of international dishes and a cozy atmosphere, near HIC Zilverlinden.
Usually opened 12:00pm – 9:30pm
De Proeverij Vught
12 – 25€
Delicious and varied menu, including healthy sandwiches and warm meals.
Usually opened 11:00am – 6:00pm
On Friday, 1 November, the programme will be divided across all participants, allowing multiple visits to take place at the same time. Your assigned number, given on Monday (start of the Programme), determines your specific schedule.
Start time: 10:00 AM End time: 11:30 AM
Location & Content
T-Huiz
Echternachstraat 2 Den Bosch
Contact Person:
Bernadette Joris
Phone: 0031 6 107 443 41
Directions
Content
T-Huiz has two homes in Den Bosch and Oss, equipped with aids and innovative care technology. At T-Huiz, you will have a guided visit to see and experience for yourself how to live as independently as possible with the help of technology, sometimes with technical innovations, but often with simple clever solutions. T-Huiz is an initiative of BrabantWonen and BrabantZorg, in collaboration with the Koning Willem I College.
Meal Infos
✘ Lunch not included.
💶 per diem for this day: 37,60€ for lunch & dinner
Lunch Recommendations
Restaurant Zoetelief
15 – 30€
Modern Dutch cuisine, ideal for a relaxed lunch.
Usually open 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
De Griek
10 – 25€
Traditional Greek food near the city center.
Usually open 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
You have a break for your travel 11:30 – 12:30 pm.
Lunch will be provided in the following location.
Travel infos will follow.
Start time: 1:00 PM (Lunch at 12:30 PM) End time: 5:00 PM
Location & Content
PI Vught
Lunettenlaan 501, Vught
Contact Person:
Sabine van Boxtel
Phone: (+0031) (0)88-0744533
‼️ ID required!
Directions
Content
The Penitentiary Institution Vught (commonly known as P.I. Vught) is part of the Custodial Institutions Agency (DJI) of the Ministry of Justice and Security. P.I. Vught has a capacity for 750 detainees and TBS patients. You will visit the institution for an introduction into its security regimes and rehabilitation programs. This guided visit will be led by Sabine van Boxtel.
Meal Infos
✔ Lunch included at 12:30 PM.
💶 per diem for this day: 25,10€ for dinner.
Lunch Recommendations
Restaurant Zoetelief
15 – 30€
Modern Dutch cuisine, ideal for a relaxed lunch.
Usually open 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Restaurant Dukdalf
15 – 30€
Modern European cuisine close to PI Vught.
Usually open 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Start time: 8:30 AM End time: 12:00 PM
Location & Content
Quiet Community Den Bosch
Hinthamerstraat 72-74, Den Bosch
Contact Person:
Tessa van Berkel
Phone: (+0031) (0)6140 688 42
Directions
Reach Quiet Community Den Bosch
Content
Quiet Community Den Bosch is an NGO that connects members, sponsors, and supporters in the region. They work to alleviate poverty by strengthening each other and ensuring that everyone counts and matters. Their efforts include recruiting local sponsors to offer services like bicycles, dinners, and tickets, and helping people rediscover their talents through volunteer work, building their self-confidence.
Meal Infos
✘ Lunch not included.
💶 per diem for this day: 37,60€ for lunch & dinner.
Lunch Recommendations
Eetbar DIT
10 – 25€
A cozy café serving modern Dutch cuisine and drinks.
Usually open 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
NomNom
15 – 35€
Popular restaurant offering international dishes with local ingredients.
Usually open 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
You have a lunch break from 12:00 – 13:00 pm.
Start time: 1:00 PM End time: 2:30 PM
Location & Content
T-Huiz
Echternachstraat 2, Den Bosch
Contact Person:
Bernadette Joris
Phone: 0031 6 107 443 41
Directions
Content
T-Huiz has two homes in Den Bosch and Oss, equipped with aids and innovative care technology. At T-Huiz, you will have a guided visit to see and experience for yourself how to live as independently as possible with the help of technology. Sometimes with technical innovations, but often with simple clever solutions and adjustments. T-Huiz is an initiative of BrabantWonen and BrabantZorg, in collaboration with the Koning Willem I College.
Meal Infos
✘ Lunch not included.
💶 per diem for this day: 37,60€ for lunch & dinner.
Lunch Recommendations
Restaurant Zoetelief
15 – 30€
Modern Dutch cuisine, ideal for a relaxed lunch.
Usually open 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
De Griek
10 – 25€
Traditional Greek food near the city center.
Usually open 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Start time: 9:00 AM End time: 12:00 PM
Location & Content
Voorziening Langdurig Verblijf D’n Dijk
Nieuwe Dijk 3, Den Bosch
Contact Person:
Mark Verkuijlen
Phone: 0031 (0)88-024-1000
Directions
Reach Voorziening Langdurig Verblijf D’n Dijk
Content
The Voorziening Langdurig Verblijf D’n Dijk (VLV) accommodates twenty people with psychological problems combined with addiction and/or a mild intellectual disability. It provides a low-stimulus environment in the polder of Den Bosch, where residents find peace. VLV is part of Reinier van Arkel, and daily care is managed by Social Shelter MO Den Bosch. Mark Verkuijlen will introduce you to VLV’s approach, particularly the use of storytelling and podcasts for image formation.
Meal Infos
✘ Lunch not included for Participants 11 – 16
💶 per diem for this day: 37,60€ for lunch & dinner.
✔︎ Lunch included for Participants 17 – 25
💶 per diem for this day: 25,10€ for dinner.
Lunch Recommendations
Grand Café Silva Ducis
15 – 30€
A local café serving a variety of European dishes with a great outdoor terrace.
Usually open 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Le Verre
12 – 25€
French-inspired cuisine in a cozy setting.
Usually open 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
You have a lunch break from 12:00 – 13:00 pm.
You will further be devided into:
Participant 11 – 16
Participant 17 – 25
Start time: 1:00 PM End time: 2:30 PM
Location & Content
T-Huiz
Echternachstraat 2, Den Bosch
Contact Person:
Bernadette Joris
Phone: 0031 6 107 443 41
Directions
Content
T-Huiz has two homes in Den Bosch and Oss, equipped with aids and innovative care technology. At T-Huiz, you will have a guided visit to see and experience for yourself how to live as independently as possible with the help of technology. Sometimes with technical innovations, but often with simple clever solutions and adjustments. T-Huiz is an initiative of BrabantWonen and BrabantZorg, in collaboration with the Koning Willem I College.
Meal Infos
✘ Lunch not included.
💶 per diem for this day: 37,60€ for lunch & dinner.
Lunch Recommendations
Restaurant Zoetelief
15 – 30€
Modern Dutch cuisine, ideal for a relaxed lunch.
Usually open 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
De Griek
10 – 25€
Traditional Greek food near the city center.
Usually open 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Start time: 1:00 PM (Lunch at 12:30 PM) End time: 5:00 PM
‼️ ID required!
Location & Content
PI Vught
Lunettenlaan 501, Vught
Contact Person:
Sabine van Boxtel
Phone: (+0031) (0)88-0744533
Directions
Content
The Penitentiary Institution Vught (commonly known as P.I. Vught) is part of the Custodial Institutions Agency (DJI) of the Ministry of Justice and Security. P.I. Vught has a capacity for 750 detainees and TBS patients. You will visit the institution for an introduction into its security regimes and rehabilitation programs. This guided visit will be led by Sabine van Boxtel.
Meal Infos
✔ Lunch included at 12:30 PM.
💶 per diem for this day: 25,10€ for dinner.
Lunch Recommendations
Restaurant Zoetelief
15 – 30€
Modern Dutch cuisine, ideal for a relaxed lunch.
Usually open 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Restaurant Dukdalf
15 – 30€
Modern European cuisine close to PI Vught.
Usually open 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Enjoy your free time!
Leisure Time Information
This weekend, you have time to relax and explore at your leisure. You are free to do as you wish. Whether you choose to visit Amsterdam, Utrecht, or any other destination, the decision is yours. Make the most of your free time and enjoy a well-deserved break.
Your Hotel: You keep your room reserved for the weekend, so feel free to return and relax at any time.
Meal Information
💶 Saturday per diem of 37,60€ for lunch and dinner.
💶 Sunday per diem of 37,60€ for lunch and dinner.
Please note that any additional expenses beyond this allowance will be at your own cost, as the day is allocated for personal leisure.
Travel Suggestions
Visit Amsterdam
Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands, is famous for its canals, museums, and historic architecture. Experience the rich culture by visiting the Van Gogh Museum, the Anne Frank House, or taking a canal tour.
Visit Utrecht
Utrecht offers charming canals, the Dom Tower, and a vibrant city centre. Explore the beautiful city on foot, or enjoy a boat tour through its unique canal system.
Start time: 9 AM End time: 4:30 PM
⚠️ Attention! There is a considerable travel distance and time involved here (40 min. by train). Please wear comfortable shoes for going for a walk.
Location & Content
Location:
GGD Brabant- Zuid-Oost Eindhoven
Phone: (+0031) (0)6 251 878 13
Adress: De Lichttoren 6, Eindhoven (Grandcafé de Lichttoren)
Contactperson:
Lotte Welp (+0031) (0)6 538 688 54
Directions
Reach Philadelphia, Rozekranskerk
Content
The Municipal Health Service (GGD) has the primary task of protecting, monitoring, and promoting the health of the residents of the Netherlands. This is also known as public health care. The GGD has various main tasks as youth health care and health education. In addition to these tasks, the GGD focuses on public mental health care. This includes care and support for people with complex psycho- logical problems who do not fit well into the regular care system.
Meal Infos
✔ Lunch and dinner included.
💶 per diem for this day: 0€.
Lunch Recommendations
Restaurant De Kafmolen
15 – 30€
Local Dutch cuisine, located close to the village center.
Usually open 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Café Hart van Schijndel
10 – 25€
A cozy café offering snacks and traditional meals.
Usually open 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Start time: 9:00 AM End time: 5:00 PM
⚠️ Attention! There is a considerable travel distance and time involved here. Make sure to check how to reach the location properly.
Location & Content
Team regio Bommelerwaard
Hogeweg 131, Zaltbommel
Contact Person:
Anngeert Michielse (+0031) (0)6 826 931 53,
Samuël Hartgers (+0031) (0)6 227 685 80
Travel: by train to Zaltbommel (30min), then a 27min walk or 4min by bus 268
Directions
Reach Team regio Bommelerwaard
Content
This working visit will take place at Team Bommelerwaard in Zaltbommel. The day will include various interactive activities such as speed dates, walks, and discussions with professionals, clients, relatives, and peer support workers. You will gain insight into the following types of care:
- FACT-team
- Regional team
- Basic mental health care
- Recovery college
- Network care
Meal Infos
✔ Lunch included.
💶 per diem for this day: 25,10€ for dinner.
Lunch Recommendations
Restaurant La Provence
15 – 30€
Classic French cuisine, a great option for a relaxed meal near Zaltbommel.
Usually open 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Brasserie Buutvrij
10 – 25€
A cozy brasserie offering traditional Dutch meals.
Usually open 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Start time: 8:45 AM End time: 4:30 PM
Today the programme will be divided across all participants, allowing multiple visits to take place at the same time. Your assigned number, given on Monday (start of the Programme), determines your specific schedule.
Today is dedicated to the aging population and their related care needs in physical, cognitive, and psychological areas. In the morning, you will participate in two workshops: one on ‘the social approach’ at the Boswijk nursing home location and one on palliative care at the Magnolia location. In the afternoon, you will take part in various program components within Magnolia.
Boswijk is a (home) where you can be yourself and continue your own way of life, even when dementia causes you to lose more and more control over your life. Boswijk is characterized by small-scale living environments and a well-developed community life that residents and their loved ones can join. The dedicati- on of our staff and volunteers, and the involvement and cooperation with family members, is characteristic of ‘our village,’ as we like to see Boswijk.
Magnolia is a residential center for the mostly older people who need intensive 24-hour care due to psychiatric problems, often in combination with somatic health issues. The treatment and guidance focus on maintaining stabilization and skills, ensuring a high quality of life, with well-being and happy living at the forefront. There is a strong emphasis on health and a healthy lifestyle.
Lunch Recommendations
Restaurant De Poort van Zaltbommel
15 – 30€
A well-known restaurant offering a selection of local and international dishes.
Usually open 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Grand Café Carré
10 – 25€
A relaxed café offering a variety of Dutch snacks and meals.
Usually open 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Today the programme will be divided across all participants, allowing multiple visits to take place at the same time. Your assigned number, given on Monday (start of the Programme), determines your specific schedule.
Today we focus on care and safety, where we will jointly address complex issues at the intersection of these two domains. We warmly invite you to participate in this day, which will center on knowledge exchange, collaboration, and practical insights.
Start time: 8:45 AM End time: 4:30 PM
Location & Content
Location:
Van Neynsel, locatie Boswijk, located at Zorgpark Voorburg
Adress: Laan van Voorburg 13, Vught
Contactperson:
Ina Snier (+0031) (0)6 270 960 28
Travel: By bus 9 (45min) or bike (22min)
Meal Infos
✘ Lunch not included.
💶 per diem for this day: 37,60€ for lunch & dinner
Start time: 8:45 AM End time: 4:30 PM
Location & Content
Location:
Magnolia, located at Zorgpark Voorburg Adress: Laan van Voorburg 4, Vught
Contactperson:
Margret van der Leest (+0031) (0)6 139 483 87
Dionne Glazenborg (+0031) (0)6 821 650 70
Travel: By bus 9 (45min) or bike (22min)
Meal Infos
✔︎ Lunch included.
💶 per diem for this day: 18,80€ for dinner
Start time: 9am End time: 5pm
Location & Content
Location: Refter, located at Zorgpark Voorburg
Booglaan 2 Vught
Travel: By bus 8 (50min) or bike (21min)
Contact Person:
Margreet Groen
Phone: +0031 651591868
Dialogue Sessions with Felix Bolinski
Researcher & Project Manager at Trimbos Instituut
Session Overview
During the closing workshop, participants and other stakeholders will have the opportunity to reflect on the exchange visit. Using a World Café format, those attending the exchange visit will be working in groups to talk about their expectations and experiences. The workshop is closed in a hybrid format, where the lessons learned and take away messages will be shared among exchange visitors and stakeholders.
Meal Infos
✔ Lunch & BBQ included.
💶 no per diem for this day because meals are provided.