GGZ Drenthe

What GGZ Drenthe does

GGZ Drenthe is a Dutch specialist mental healthcare organization headquartered in Assen, Drenthe province, that provides multidisciplinary psychiatric treatment for severe and complex mental health conditions across all age groups. The organization operates Basis GGZ (basic) and Specialistische GGZ (specialized) care lines, with dedicated programs for child and youth psychiatry, elderly psychiatry, and TOPGGz-certified forensic psychiatry and psychosis circuits. Services are delivered through more than eight physical locations across Drenthe (Assen, Beilen, Hoogeveen, Meppel, Emmen), via home-based FACT teams, and through digital channels including a Patient Portal, video consultation (beeldbellen), and online treatment modules. The organization also runs specialized centers such as the Centre for Intensive Treatment of Personality Problems (CIBP) and the Expertise Center for Intellectual Disability and Psychiatry (CVBP), and pursues scientific research collaborations including the MOPHAR project.

The business model is reimbursement-based: revenue primarily flows from contracts with all major Dutch health insurers (Achmea, CZ, Menzis, VGZ, ASR, DSW-Stad Holland, ONVZ, Salland, Zorg en Zekerheid, EUcare/Caresq), under the Health Insurance Act (Zorgverzekeringswet) for basic and specialist mental healthcare, and under the Long-term Care Act (Wet langdurige zorg) for long-term cases with CIZ indications. Forensic care may be funded via judicial arrangements where health insurance deductibles do not apply. Pricing for patients is statutory: a €385 annual deductible for adults, income-dependent eigen bijdrage for Wlz patients, and variable arrangements for forensic cases. In 2025, GGZ Drenthe reported a €6.6 million positive result on a 3% revenue yield, implying roughly €220M in revenue. The organization operates within the Espria group for shared services and sustainability coordination, and holds HKZ/ISO-9001, Keurmerk Kortdurende GGZ, and TOPGGz certifications as quality differentiators.

Name

GGZ Drenthe

Legal name

GGZ Drenthe

Website

https://ggzdrenthe.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

GGZ Drenthe is a regional Dutch specialist mental healthcare provider serving patients of all ages across Drenthe province with multidisciplinary psychiatric treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, home-based FACT, forensic, and digital care — funded primarily via Dutch health insurer contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialist Mental Healthcare (GGZ) Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Psychiatry & Medication Management Platforms (HLALAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health & Psychiatry Virtual Care (Payer Network) (HLALACAC), Integrated Primary Care in Behavioral Health Settings (HLAFAGAM)

Keywords

• Specialist mental healthcare
• Psychiatric inpatient care
• Forensic psychiatry services
• Child adolescent psychiatry
• Geriatric psychiatric care

Headquarters

HQ city

Assen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Health Insurance Revenue (Zorgverzekeringswet): GGZ Drenthe generates revenue primarily through contracts with Dutch health insurers. Care is reimbursed under the Health Insurance Act (Zorgverzekeringswet) for basic mental healthcare and under the Specialist Mental Healthcare framework (SGGZ). The organization closed 2025 with a positive result of €6.6 million on a revenue yield of 3%, with an adjusted 2% when one-time revenues are excluded.
2. Long-term Care Funding (Wet langdurige zorg - Wlz): For patients with a CIZ indication, care is funded under the Long-term Care Act (Wlz). Patients pay an income-dependent own contribution (eigen bijdrage) determined by CAK, in lieu of the health insurance deductible.
3. Forensic Psychiatry Funding: Forensic psychiatric care may be funded via health insurance (voluntary admission or outpatient), or fully via judicial/forensic care arrangements (e.g., tbs met dwangverpleging), where no health insurance deductible applies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GGZ Drenthe delivers specialized, multidisciplinary mental healthcare for people of all ages with severe and complex psychiatric problems throughout the province of Drenthe, Netherlands. Core services include Basis GGZ and Specialistische GGZ, child and youth psychiatry, elderly psychiatry, and TOPGGz-certified forensic psychiatry, delivered via outpatient clinics, inpatient facilities, FACT home-based teams, crisis care, and digital/online treatment modules. Care is reimbursed primarily through Dutch health insurance contracts and the Long-term Care Act (Wlz).

Product overview

GGZ Drenthe is a healthcare organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of mental health services across the province of Drenthe, Netherlands. The organization provides specialized multidisciplinary treatment for serious, complex psychiatric problems across all ages. Key service lines include general adult psychiatry (Basis GGZ and Specialistische GGZ), Child and Youth Psychiatry (Kinder- en Jeugdpsychiatrie), Older Adults Psychiatry (Ouderenpsychiatrie), and TOPGGz-certified Forensic Psychiatry (Forensische Psychiatrie). Treatment modalities include inpatient (klinisch), outpatient/ambulatory (ambulant/poliklinisch), and protected living arrangements (beschermd wonen). Support services include a Patient Portal (Patiëntportaal), a Relatives App (NaastenApp), crisis services, and lifestyle programs including physical examination (lichamelijk onderzoek) and lifestyle training (leefstijltraining). The organization also operates specialized facilities such as the Center for Intensive Treatment of Personality Problems (CIBP), the Expertise Center for Intellectual Disability and Psychiatry (CVBP), and family psychiatry services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basis GGZ (General Basic Mental Health Care) Outpatient treatment for patients with milder psychiatric complaints, providing general basic mental health care under the Dutch GGZ framework.
• Specialistische GGZ (Specialized Mental Health Care, SGGZ) Multidisciplinary specialist mental healthcare for serious and complex psychiatric problems, delivered through inpatient and outpatient channels.
• Forensische Psychiatrie (Forensic Psychiatry) Specialized treatment for patients with complex psychiatric problems who exhibit transgressive or criminal behavior, including outpatient forensic treatment, clinical forensic treatment, and forensic protected living, focused on risk reduction and resocialization. TOPGGz-certified for highly specialized, innovative top-clinical care.
• Kinder- en Jeugdpsychiatrie (Child and Youth Psychiatry) Specialized psychiatric care for children and adolescents experiencing mental health issues, delivered with approaches adapted to their developmental stage.
• Ouderenpsychiatrie (Older Adults Psychiatry) Psychiatric care for elderly patients, providing outpatient and inpatient treatment with an acute admission clinic for older adults, integrating physical and mental health.
• Centrum Verstandelijke Beperking en Psychiatrie (CVBP) Expertise center providing multidisciplinary treatment for patients with intellectual disabilities and co-occurring psychiatric problems.
• Centrum voor Intensieve Behandeling van Persoonlijkheidsproblemen (CIBP) Center for intensive treatment of personality problems, providing specialized therapeutic programs for patients with complex personality disorders.
• Leefstijltraining (Lifestyle Training Program) Lifestyle training program for people with psychological problems covering nutrition, exercise, and relaxation, with caregiver and family member involvement to support sustained behavior change.
• Wandelhalte (Walking Meeting Point) Walking meeting point offering patients the opportunity to meet someone and walk together, supporting recovery through physical activity and social connection.
• Patiëntportaal (Patient Portal) Online portal for patients to access their health records, communicate with care teams, and manage appointments as part of GGZ Drenthe's digital care delivery.
• NaastenApp Mobile application for relatives and family members of patients, providing connection to GGZ Drenthe and access to family support information.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patient satisfaction score of 7.8 out of 10 for both Basis GGZ and Specialistische GGZ in 2025 (376 CQI responses)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DNA NextcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDNA Next and GGZ Drenthe signed a four-year cooperation agreement on 19 May 2026 for the development of a new mbo-module for Healthcare Administration (Zorgadministratie). DNA Next is responsible for educational quality, examination, and certification. GGZ Drenthe contributes practical knowledge and experience. The module is specifically developed for GGZ Drenthe employees as part of the 'Doorontwikkeling Zorgadministratie' project, and will also connect to regular mbo programs in Northern Netherlands. The collaboration aims to improve quality, compliance, efficiency, and future-proof deployment of employees.
• Stichting Sociale Voedseltuinen BeilenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGGZ Drenthe has made a greenhouse and 2000 m² of surrounding land on its care site in Beilen available to the Stichting Sociale Voedseltuinen Beilen for three years (from May 2026). The foundation enables people in vulnerable positions and lower income groups to grow their own food sustainably. Part of the harvest is sold to fund food parcels, and part is donated to local residents in poverty. The site is called 'Kas van de Ontmoeting' (Greenhouse of Encounter).
• Te Gek GroenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGGZ Drenthe has been selected as one of the new Te Gek Groen icon locations, meaning it will lead in strengthening nature on its care sites for use by patients, relatives, staff, and local residents. This supports the organization's Green Care (Groene GGz) approach.
• EspriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGGZ Drenthe is part of the Espria healthcare organization, which includes multiple healthcare organizations in the Netherlands. Espria coordinates shared services, sustainability initiatives (including Green Deal Duurzame Zorg), and other organizational functions across member organizations.
• DonkergroenminorOthersDonkergroen provided expert guidance during the 'Early Bird Walk' over the GGZ terrain on the Nationale Wandel Tijdens Je Werk dag, sharing knowledge about the landscape characteristics (landschapskarakteristieken) designed according to Patrik Grahn's Perceived Sensory Dimensions (PSD) research.
• Het Buitengasthuis in MeppenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHet Buitengasthuis in Meppen collaborated with the GGZ Drenthe Nursing Group and Van Gogh in Drenthe to organize the exhibition 'Van Gogh als inspiratie voor herstel' (Van Gogh as inspiration for recovery), showcasing artworks by people with psychological vulnerabilities.
• Van Gogh in DrentheminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVan Gogh in Drenthe collaborated with the GGZ Drenthe Nursing Group and Het Buitengasthuis in Meppen to organize the exhibition 'Van Gogh als inspiratie voor herstel', drawing inspiration from Vincent van Gogh's own struggles with psychological vulnerability.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Parnassia Groep: The largest Dutch mental healthcare organization, operating multiple GGZ institutions across the Netherlands with inpatient, outpatient, and forensic services. Direct comparable to GGZ Drenthe's full-service specialist mental health model.
• GGZ inGeest: Amsterdam-area specialist mental healthcare provider offering Basis GGZ, SGGZ, and specialized programs including forensic and elderly psychiatry. Directly comparable operating model and patient mix to GGZ Drenthe.
• Lentis: Regional GGZ provider for the province of Groningen and surrounding areas, offering multidisciplinary treatment for severe and complex psychiatric disorders. Closest geographic and structural analog to GGZ Drenthe in the northern Netherlands.
• Dimence: Specialist mental healthcare provider in Overijssel offering outpatient, inpatient, and forensic services. Comparable service portfolio and regional Dutch GGZ operating model.
• Arkin: Amsterdam-based mental healthcare group providing Basis GGZ, SGGZ, addiction care, and forensic services. Comparable multi-specialty mental health delivery model with similar product categories.
• Mondriaan: Mental healthcare organization in Limburg offering specialist GGZ, forensic psychiatry, and elderly psychiatry services. Comparable regional Dutch provider with similar service breadth.
• Pro Persona: Gelderland-based specialist mental healthcare provider offering inpatient, outpatient, and forensic services. Comparable regional Dutch GGZ institution with similar payer mix.
• Reinier van Arkel: Specialist mental healthcare provider in 's-Hertogenbosch (Brabant) offering SGGZ, forensic psychiatry, and elderly care services. Closely comparable specialized Dutch GGZ operating model.
• Altrecht: Utrecht-region mental healthcare provider offering specialist and basic GGZ, including child & youth, adult, and elderly psychiatry. Comparable service portfolio and Dutch regional GGZ operating model.
• Yulius: Mental healthcare organization in Zuid-Holland (Dordrecht region) providing specialist GGZ, child & youth psychiatry, and forensic services. Comparable Dutch regional specialist mental healthcare model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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