Support and
Do you have a question?
First, check the frequently asked questions on our website.
Where is Barka active?
Check our locations and find the right contact person.
Are you looking for help?
Are you (at risk of) becoming homeless? Contact us.
Advice and support for vulnerable EU citizens
Barka supports people who have difficulty finding their way in Dutch society and regulations. The goal is to prevent homelessness and social exclusion. At multiple locations throughout the Netherlands, we have Support and Information Centers where everyone is welcome to support in areas such as housing, work, and general well-being. Most of the people we help come from Central and Eastern Europe. We offer support in several languages, including English, Polish, Romanian, Bulgarian, and Hungarian.
Support and Information Centers
Location Utrecht
Lijsterstraat 16, Utrecht
Opening hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Contact (phone/email)
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
team.utrecht@barkanl.org
+31 (0) 30 268 92 42 (PL/RO/HU/BG/NL/EN)
Location Eindhoven
Kronehoefstraat 19, Eindhoven
Opening hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Wednesday: closed.
Contact (phone/email)
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
team.eindhoven@barkanl.org
+31 (0) 618739538 (PL/NL/EN)
+31 (0) 681018127 (PL/NL/EN)
Location The Hague
Kempstraat 23, The Hague
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Contact (phone/email)
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
team.denhaag@barkanl.org
+31 (0) 614355394 (PL/NL/EN)
+31 (0) 653222694 (BG/GR/NL/EN)
+31 (0) 681018123 (BG/TR/RU/NL)
+31 (0) 642893358 (BG/RU/NL/EN)
+31 (0) 628864898 (RO/NL/EN)
What can the Support and Information Center do for you?
Help and support with contacting local and national government agencies:
- Registration in the RNI (Non-Residents Registration)
- Registration in the BRP (Personal Records Database)
- Requesting an extract from the BRP
- Applying for a DigiD
- Tax matters and allowances
- Applying for sickness benefits
- Applying for unemployment benefits (WW)
- Applying for social assistance benefits
- Applying for homelessness benefits
Information, help and support with:
- Banking and insurance matters
- Enrolling in school and/or a language school
- Searching for work
- Financial issues
- Administrative problems
- Registering with a street doctor, GP, hospital, or dentist
- Understanding and applying rights, obligations, and regulations
- Family-related matters
- Domestic violence
- Addiction
- Psychosocial or medical treatment
Legal advice
You can contact us for legal support and advice in Dutch, English, or Polish. For example, in the case of a labor dispute, dismissal, illness, or an unsafe work situation. You can also consult a legal advisor with questions regarding family law or residency law.
Psychological help
We offer free psychological support for vulnerable Polish citizens. If you are in need of help, you can contact us to schedule an appointment. This psychological assistance is made possible by the Polish Embassy.
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