Listen. Support. Empower.
Sometimes we need a solution. Sometimes a new perspective. And sometimes simply someone who listens.
Children and young people spend a large part of their everyday lives with us. They build friendships, experience success and disappointment, navigate conflicts and find their place. We support them along the way.
Small concerns deserve just as much space as big ones.
We are here for students, parents and staff when it comes to social and emotional well-being in and around school.
Sometimes it’s a conflict with friends, stress in class or feelings of insecurity. Sometimes family circumstances, anxiety, exclusion or mental health challenges weigh on everyday school life. And sometimes you simply need someone who listens and helps you make sense of things.
Prevention starts before small difficulties become big ones.
Prevention is an essential part of our work. With individual students, small groups and whole classes, we work on topics including:
Conflict resolution Classroom community Bullying & exclusion Self-image Personal boundaries Social skills Mental health
Our aim: to strengthen children and young people in their own abilities, so they can increasingly manage challenges independently and constructively.
Parents and staff don’t need to have the solution before reaching out.
Are you worried about a child, finding a situation hard to assess, or looking for support with social or emotional challenges? Get in touch at any time. Together, we explore:
A trusting relationship is the foundation of our work. Conversations and personal information are treated confidentially and responsibly.
At the same time, the school has a responsibility to safeguard children and young people. If we are concerned about a child’s safety or well-being, we act in accordance with our safeguarding policy and the Dutch Meldcode huiselijk geweld en kindermishandeling (Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Reporting Code). We carefully consider any next steps and, wherever possible, discuss them openly with those involved.
Not every form of support can or should take place within school. We work with other professionals at DISDH as well as counselling services, prevention programmes and other partners in The Hague.
If more specialised support would help, we find the right service together and help make the transition easier.
You don’t need a problem – or an appointment – to come and see us.
Our door is often open: for a quick question, a short conversation or simply a moment’s break. We’d rather take a look at something together early on than wait until a small difficulty has become a big one.
Students can speak to us directly, message us via Teams or simply drop by. Parents and staff are welcome to get in touch at any time, even if it’s not yet clear what kind of support is needed.
School Social Work Office
Monday–Friday, 9:00–14:00 and by appointment
Sozialearbeit@disdh.nl; +31 306 95 82
Annaleen Zuelsdorf: A.Zuelsdorf@disdh.nl
Lena Janssen: L.Janssen@disdh.nl
Sometimes support beyond school is needed. Here, students and parents can find services in The Hague and the Netherlands, as well as German-language online support.
Free of charge and available at any time.
If home does not feel safe
Veilig Thuis
For domestic violence and child abuse, including advice if you’re unsure about a situation. Anonymous if you wish.
If things feel unbearable right now
113 Suicide Prevention
For anyone with suicidal thoughts and anyone worried about someone else. Anonymous, by phone or chat.
In The Hague and the Netherlands
Also online, accessible from the Netherlands
Good support is built together.
Kracht – Jeugd en Gezin
Youth and family support in The Hague.
AJOS
Small-group programmes on social and emotional development.
Wijkagent / The Hague Police
Prevention and education, for example on safety and personal boundaries.
Gezonde School
Support for school-wide health promotion and prevention.
On health and digital media.
Klicksafe
Media literacy and online safety for children, parents and professionals.
JouwGGD
For young people: health, sexuality, alcohol, drugs and more.
Medienanstalt NRW (formerly Frag Zebra)
Questions about social media, apps, games and digital life.
Juuuport
Young people advising their peers on cyberbullying, online scams and stress online.
SCHAU HIN!
Parent guide to children’s media use and media education.