Education, finance, care and work

The municipality of Amstelveen is working on an activity program together with partners such as Participe, educational institutions, Amstelveen Sport, Platform C and many others. This program is intended for Ukrainian refugee children and young people staying in Amstelveen. The program offers children from 2 to 18 years of age sports, games and creativity. At the same time, a full daytime educational program is being worked on for the children. Every morning, there is a mother / child program for children aged 2 to 6. You may bring your younger children and babies along as well, but there is no separate program for them. A daily sports and games program has also been implemented for children between the ages of 6 to 18, from 2.30 to 6 pm. In addition, there are activities for children of this age group that will vary every day.

Living allowance

Refugees who do not have enough money to live on can apply for an living allowance. Depending on where you are staying, you can receive a living allowance for food and beverages, housing allowance and/or for personal expenses such as clothing. More information can be found on the page Living Allowance for Refugees from Ukraine.

Bank Account

You will need a Dutch bank account to receive your living allowance. You can start applying for your account in advance. You can find information about opening a bank account via the website www.refugeehelp.nl.

Registration of BRP

It is necessary for you to start registering with the Basic Registration of Persons (Basis Registratie Personen, BRP). Registration is necessary in order to qualify for Dutch services like for example, to open a bank account and to receive a living allowance.

Additional information on the living allowance can be found at the website of the Government of the Netherlands - Rijksoverheid. (Only available in Dutch)

Medical care

Healthcare is available for you. Are you staying either at the Ibis or Adagio Hotels? If so, you can make an appointment at the general practitioners (GP) at the locations listed below.

Are you staying at someone’s home? If so, we kindly request that you consult the general practitioner of the person who is hosting you.

All general practitionars and assistants can speak English. Are you not able to speak English? Ask someone who can to help you to make an appointment.

General practitioner evening and weekends

Can't wait until the next (working) day? Then you can contact Huisartsenpost Amstelland. Call (020) 456 20 00.

Medication

Prescriptions are provided by the general practitioners (see above). All pharmacies supply medicine on prescription from these general practitioners.

Healthcare Reimbursement

Healthcare is fully reimbursed by the Subsidy Scheme for Medically Necessary Care for Uninsured Persons. You will not be required to make a contribution. For additional information, go to: the CAK - Subsidy scheme for medically necessary care for the uninsured.

Are you staying at one of the COA’s shelter facilities? If so, you are covered by the Medical Care Regulations for Asylum Seekers (RMA).

Mental healthcare

Social Work

For consultation or questions about wellbeing, health, etc.:

• Mondays, Wendnesdays and Fridays; from 10 am to 11 am
• Walk-in center
• In the lobby of the Adagio Hotel

Social team and youth care

• Mondays and Fridays from 9 am to 2 pm
• In the lobby of the Adagio Hotel

Social team and Youth Care can provide further guidance and the general practitioners can further refer to appropriate assistance from other organizations and Mental Health Services (Geestelijke gezondheidszorg, GGZ).

Dental Care

Do you have severe pain and do you need necessary dental care in the short term? If so, you can come to the Rembrandt dental office at short notice for a free treatment.

• This is possible from Mondays to Fridays, from 8 am to 5 pm.  
• Only by appointment. Please call (020) 226 00 32 or email: info@tandartsenpraktijkrembrandt.nl or Practice Tjon, please call (020) 345 98 98 or email: ml.tjon@meandertandarts.nl.

Are you from Ukraine and looking for work? Werkplein AA provides advice and support in the areas of work and education. Please email: robota@amstelveen.nl for an appointment.