Outreach support
For questions about structure, planning, independence, sensory triggers, emotions, communication and daily functioning, at home, at school, at work or in the neighbourhood.
NNorthHarp · Amsterdam
Care support in Amsterdam, in English
Sometimes life becomes overwhelming: routines fall apart, sensory triggers stack up, or tension keeps returning at home. NNorthHarp offers calm outreach support, parenting guidance and practical care in Amsterdam, for children, young people, adults and families. In English, without pressure, at a manageable pace.
Find your route
Support that fits your question
Autism and sensory support
When predictability, clear communication and calm structure make the difference, and when it matters to recognise sensory overload early, before it builds up.
Support for young people
For young people navigating school pressure, motivation, planning, emotions, sensory triggers, social stress or finding their own rhythm.
Parenting and family guidance
For parents and families looking for clearer agreements, better communication, practical tools and a calmer everyday life together.
Not sure where to start?
Not sure which route fits your situation? The overview page explains all forms of support and helps you find a clear starting point.
How it works
Calm introduction, clarifying the question, breaking goals into manageable steps and practising in daily life, without pressure or rigid timelines.
For internationals
English-speaking care support in Amsterdam
Amsterdam has a large international community, and finding care support in English — good, personalised support that actually fits your situation — can be difficult. NNorthHarp works directly with expat families and international residents, in English, with the same careful approach as for Dutch-speaking clients.
Whether you have a child with autism, a young person struggling at school, a family question or a personal need for structure and calm, you are welcome to reach out in English. We will work out together which support could be a practical fit.
Read more about NNorthHarp’s approach on about and what we do.
PGB and Wlz: briefly explained
The Dutch care system uses terms you may not have encountered before. Two that come up often are PGB and Wlz.
PGB (persoonsgebonden budget) is a personal care budget that lets you arrange your own support rather than using a standard provider. Wlz (Wet langdurige zorg) is the Long-term Care Act, covering people with significant ongoing care needs.
NNorthHarp does not issue assessments or submit applications for either. We can discuss whether our support could fit your care question during a first call.
Read more about care support alongside a personal budget (PGB) or outreach support within a long-term care (Wlz) context.
When support helps
When calm, structure or daily routine are under pressure
Structure and planning
When daily routines, appointments, school, work or the household keep becoming overwhelming, we break it together into manageable, realistic steps.
Sensory triggers and emotions
With sensory overload, anger, stress, worry or exhaustion we look at the signals, at recovery moments and at ways to steer earlier, before everything stacks up.
Read also: autism and sensory support.
Home, family and alignment
Sometimes the biggest improvement comes from making expectations, boundaries and roles clearer, between children, parents, the family, school or other parties.
Building independence
Step by step towards more self-direction: making choices, keeping agreements, daring to ask for help and learning to set and communicate boundaries.
How it works
Starting calm, making it concrete and applying it in daily life
1. Clarifying the question
We discuss calmly what is happening, where the pressure is coming from and what the most important question is right now.
2. Breaking goals into steps
The question is translated into clear, realistic goals that fit into daily life as it actually is.
3. Support in daily life
The support connects to home, school, work, family or the living environment, where things actually happen.
4. Evaluating and adjusting
We regularly review together what is working, what has changed and what needs extra attention going forward.
The full approach is explained on how we work.
Professional basis
Support with calm, clarity and clear boundaries
NNorthHarp works from a pedagogical basis with attention to both the individual and their environment. Good support stays practical, careful and clear: what do we agree on, what do we practise and what is realistic in daily life right now?
More about background and approach on about.
Clear about PGB and Wlz
NNorthHarp does not issue care assessments (indicaties), does not submit PGB or Wlz applications, does not assist with submitting applications and does not decide on funding or allocation. Those tasks are handled by authorised bodies.
Questions about PGB or Wlz? We can discuss the care content during a free introductory call.
Practical
First steps: calm and without commitment
Free introductory call
You don’t need to have your question fully worked out. A brief description of what is going on is enough to explore a first step together, without any commitment on either side.
Privacy and complaints
Your personal information is handled with care, used only for answering your question and arranging contact, in line with GDPR. A clear complaints route is also available.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about NNorthHarp
Does NNorthHarp offer support in English?
Yes. NNorthHarp offers care support, parenting guidance and practical assistance in both Dutch and English. Expat families and international residents in Amsterdam are welcome to make contact and receive support entirely in English.
What kind of support does NNorthHarp provide?
NNorthHarp provides outreach support, autism and sensory support, youth guidance and parenting advice in Amsterdam. Support addresses structure, planning, sensory triggers, emotions, independence, family alignment and daily functioning. See what we do for an overview of all services.
How do I know which type of support fits my situation?
You don’t need to have this worked out before getting in touch. A free introductory call is available to explore together what the question involves and which support could be a practical fit. Reach out via the contact page.
Does NNorthHarp issue care assessments or submit PGB applications?
No. NNorthHarp does not issue care assessments (indicaties), does not submit PGB or Wlz applications and does not decide on funding. These tasks are handled by authorised bodies. NNorthHarp focuses on the care content and support itself.
Get in touch
Ready to take a first step?
A free introductory call is available to explore your question together, at your pace, in English, without any commitment. We will look at what is happening, who the support would be for and which next step feels manageable.