Our office in The Hague – Support and information centre for Middle and Eastern European migrants within Lokaal Information point

Our goal is to provide advice and support to Middle and Eastern European migrants with complex needs who want to live and work in the Netherlands, especially those who are in a crisis situation and/or in a vulnerable position.

Services

• Support and information related to rights and regulations of migrants in The Netherlands
• Social consultations:
  • advice around social benefits and health insurance
  • support in general tax related questions
  • help with arranging debt repayment plan in case of financial problems
  • help in administration issues / filling documents
  • issues concerning housing
  • support in cases of domestic violence
  • advice around addiction of one or both parents or child
  • helping with communication problems with school
  • advice about risk of replacement of children in a foster family
  • support in contacts with organizations such as the municipality, Jeugd- en Kinderbescherming, leerplicht, Veilig Thuis, Police, etc.
  • mediation with employers, mainly on salary issues
  • housing complaints and others

We also assist individuals with:

• Preparation for employment and help in looking for work
• Organizing support in case of drug and alcohol addiction, including advice of Barka’s leader (person experienced of addictions and homelessness) and referral to detox and rehabilitation programs in the Netherlands and countries of origin