Reakt

What Reakt does

Reakt is a Dutch non-profit recovery support organization operating as an integrated part of Parnassia Groep, one of the largest mental healthcare providers in the Netherlands. It supports people with psychological problems and addiction backgrounds across their daily lives through a structured ecosystem of day activities, sports, creative programs, work reintegration, and individual guidance. Services are organized around eight 'bouwstenen' (building blocks) covering recovery, daily structure, social connection, and employment, and are delivered through 25+ physical walk-in and activity locations across at least six Dutch cities including Den Haag, Rotterdam, Alkmaar, Gouda, Purmerend, and Castricum.

The core digital product is the Reakt-app, a web-based platform accessible at reaktapp.nl and via native mobile apps on Google Play and Apple App Store, which enables users to browse and register for activities by location, day, and interest. The organization runs several recognized sub-brands: Roeien in Herstel (rowing in recovery, since 2017), Life Goals Den Haag (a municipality-partnered sports program), Anders Bekeken (art atelier program), and the annual Reakt-Brijderloop running event. Underlying technology is otherwise non-proprietary; Reakt is fundamentally a service organization supported by standard web/mobile tooling, with ISO 27001, NEN 7510, and GDPR (AVG) compliance in place for handling protected healthcare data.

Reakt's revenue is primarily derived from Dutch public funding streams: Wet langdurige zorg (Wlz) healthcare insurance, Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning (WMO) municipal social support allocations, and UWV reintegration contracts. Clients typically require a formal healthcare indication or municipal referral to access most services. Ancillary direct-paid revenue is limited to small unit fees for warm meals (€2.50–€3.50) and event registrations (€5–€15), and a webshop for participant-made products. Go-to-market relies on healthcare referrals, municipal partnerships, and community word-of-mouth, with the Reakt-app and social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) supporting awareness and self-service activity discovery.

Name

Reakt

Legal name

Reakt

Website

https://reakt.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Reakt is a Dutch non-profit, part of Parnassia Groep, that supports people with mental health and addiction issues through day activities, sports, art, and work reintegration programs delivered across 25+ locations in the Netherlands, funded primarily by Dutch public healthcare and municipal sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Recovery Services

NAICS

Business Support Services (5614)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reentry, Rehabilitation & Reintegration Programs (Education, Vocational, Case Management) (BPAKANAH), Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN)

Keywords

• Mental health recovery
• Addiction support services
• Work reintegration
• Day activity programs
• Community mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

The Hague

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Insurance Funding: Majority of services funded through Dutch healthcare insurance (Wet langdurige zorg - Wlz and other mental health provisions). Clients typically need a healthcare indication/referral from a doctor or municipality.
2. Municipal Funding (WMO): Services funded through Municipal Social Support Act (Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning - WMO) providing support for daily activities, social participation, and reintegration.
3. UWV Reintegration Contracts: Job coaching and work reintegration services funded through UWV (Dutch Institute for Employee Benefits) for people receiving unemployment or disability benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Reakt helps people with psychological problems or an addiction background in their daily lives through day activities, sports, art programs, employment guidance, and individual support delivered via a network of walk-in locations across the Netherlands. Services are structured around eight 'building blocks' covering recovery, reintegration, social participation, and personal development, and are accessed through healthcare or municipal indications. The Reakt-app serves as the central discovery platform for clients to find and register for activities at nearby locations.

Product overview

Reakt is a Dutch recovery support organization and part of Parnassia Groep, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of rehabilitation services for people with mental health and addiction issues. The core product is the Reakt-app, a web-based application (accessible at reaktapp.nl and via mobile app stores) that serves as the central discovery platform for all activities. The organization provides structured programs including Roeien in Herstel (rowing in recovery), Life Goals Den Haag (sports trajectory), Anders Bekeken (art therapy), and employment guidance services. Additional offerings include the Reakt-Brijderloop annual running event, various drop-in locations across the Netherlands, individual counseling, and training programs. Services are delivered through a network of physical locations in cities including Alkmaar, Castricum, Den Haag, Gouda, Purmerend, and Rotterdam.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Roeien in Herstel: A rowing initiative for people in recovery, where ex-clients and others row together in sloops. Started in 2017, now operating in Rotterdam, Den Haag, and Zaandam.
• Life Goals Den Haag
• Anders Bekeken
• Reakt-Brijderloop

Products and services

• Reakt-app Web-based application (and mobile apps on Google Play and Apple App Store) that allows users to discover and browse all Reakt activities across locations, filter by interest, view schedules, and navigate to registration or orientation.
• Roeien in Herstel (Rowing in Recovery) Low-threshold sporting activity where (former) clients row together in skiffs, focusing on collaboration, rhythm, and enjoyment rather than performance. Active in Rotterdam, Den Haag, and Zaandam, with participation in annual Slag om Herstel and Slag om de Zaan events.
• Life Goals Den Haag Sports trajectory in collaboration with the municipality of Den Haag and local sports clubs, offering accessible introduction to boxing, running, tennis, padel, and fitness with professional trainers and Reakt guidance. Free participation available without formal indication for up to one year.
• Reakt-Brijderloop Annual recreational running event held in Alkmaar for people with addiction backgrounds, mental health vulnerabilities, and anyone wanting to participate. Includes 5km/10km runs and kids' runs with pre-registration and same-day pricing tiers.
• Anders Bekeken Art project for people with psychological and/or psycho-social problems offering creative activities in ateliers with professional artist guidance, helping participants express themselves and rebuild confidence. Artworks are regularly exhibited in clinics and Reakt locations.
• Begeleiding naar werk (Employment Guidance) Support services helping people find paid work, including Individual Placement and Support (IPS) trajectories, work experience placements, and employment-focused day activities. Funded in part through UWV reintegration contracts.
• Individuele begeleiding (Individual Guidance) One-on-one support helping individuals manage their recovery and achieve personal goals, including practical assistance with debts, social contacts, daily structure, and other personal matters.
• Trainingen en cursussen (Trainings and Courses) Various training programs and courses supporting personal development and recovery, including Op Eigen Kracht (OEK) training, relaxation training, and mindfulness courses.
• All You Can Art / Kunstness Collaborative art project with Kunsthal Rotterdam where artists work within Reakt locations for extended periods (one year for Kunstness), helping clients increase self-esteem through artistic expression and social connection.
• Activiteiten bij Reakt Comprehensive activity program organized by Reakt including sports (football, volleyball, badminton, fitness, boxing, yoga, running, swimming, tennis, padel, table tennis), creative activities (ceramics, drawing, painting, diamond painting), drop-in meetings and social gatherings, and work and day activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sports and movement help participants take distance from worries, increase self-esteem, and social connection

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Antes / Parnassia GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Roeien in Herstel (Rowing in Recovery) originated from a collaboration between former marine Adrie Sluimer and Antes (part of Parnassia Groep). The project started in 2017 to help clients with addiction problems through rowing as a therapeutic activity.
• Gemeente Den Haag (Municipality of Den Haag)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReakt partners with the Municipality of Den Haag for the Life Goals Den Haag program, a sports initiative for people with mental health or addiction challenges. The municipality provides funding and support for this program that enables free sports participation for vulnerable residents.
• Life Goals NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife Goals is a national foundation that uses sports to support recovery from mental health challenges. Reakt collaborates with Life Goals on the Life Goals Den Haag program and co-organizes events like the Life Goals Games multi-sport event.
• Local Sports Clubs (Den Haag)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with local sports clubs for Life Goals program: Marris gym (boxing), AV Sparta (running), HKV/Ons Eibernest (tennis), DunaMar (padel), Sportcity (fitness), and DUNO (football). These clubs provide professional trainers and facilities.
• Kunsthal RotterdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt collaboration with Kunsthal Rotterdam for the 'All you can Art' and 'Kunstness' projects. Artists work within Reakt locations for extended periods to support art creation by clients.
• Wherelant (Cultuurhuis)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Cultuurhuis Wherelant in Purmerend for KunstWerkt! creative activities, providing advanced art education including etching, ceramics, stained glass, painting, and sculpture.
• DNO Doen (Nachtopvang)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with night shelter organization DNO Doen. The Helderseweg location in Alkmaar works closely with the night shelter to provide comprehensive support services.
• Stichting SoGoedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'buurtkastjes' (neighborhood cabinets) project where Reakt's wood workshop produces small wooden cabinets for food sharing in neighborhoods. Over 300 cabinets have been produced.
• UWV (Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUWV is the Dutch Institute for Employee Benefits that provides funding and coordination for work reintegration services. Reakt provides job coaching and reintegration support for clients receiving unemployment or disability benefits.
• Koninklijk Instituut voor de Marine (KIM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Royal Netherlands Naval Academy in Den Helder for the Slag om Herstel rowing event, where (ex-)clients from Parnassia Groep row together with naval cadets.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Leger des Heils (Salvation Army Netherlands): Major Dutch social services organization operating shelters, day centers, and reintegration programs for homeless and addiction-affected individuals. Comparable multi-location, multi-service model targeting similar vulnerable populations.
• Iriszorg: Major Dutch GGZ provider offering addiction care, mental health support, and reintegration services across multiple regions. Comparable as a multi-site, publicly-funded social services and recovery organization serving overlapping client populations in the Netherlands.
• Humanitas DMH: Dutch organization supporting people with mental disabilities and psychiatric issues through housing, day activities, and work programs. Comparable multi-site community support and reintegration model for similar vulnerable populations.
• HVO-Querido: Amsterdam mental health and housing support organization providing guided living, day activities, and reintegration. Comparable as a Dutch GGZ-affiliated provider of community-based recovery and reintegration services for vulnerable populations.
• Lister: Dutch mental health support organization providing housing, day activities, and work reintegration in Utrecht and surrounding regions. Comparable service portfolio for people with psychiatric and addiction backgrounds.
• Tactus Verslavingszorg: Addiction care provider in the eastern Netherlands offering treatment, prevention, and recovery support including day activities and reintegration. Operates under the same Dutch public funding framework (Wlz, WMO, UWV) as Reakt.
• Novadic-Kentron: Dutch addiction care and mental health organization providing prevention, treatment, and reintegration services. Directly comparable as a publicly-funded GGZ provider with day activities, work reintegration, and community-based recovery programs.
• De Regenboog Groep: Amsterdam-based organization supporting homeless and vulnerable people through walk-in centers, day activities, and work projects. Highly comparable service model to Reakt's walk-in locations and arbeidsmatige dagbesteding (work-related day activities).
• Antes (Parnassia Groep): Sister organization within Parnassia Groep providing clinical addiction and mental health treatment. Reakt essentially operates as the recovery and reintegration layer downstream of Antes's clinical services, making it the closest functional peer.

Regional players

• GGZ Eindhoven (GGzE): Regional GGZ provider in Eindhoven/south-east Netherlands offering clinical and ambulatory mental health services. Comparable as a publicly-funded Dutch mental health provider, though more clinically focused than Reakt's community-based model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ReaktPG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/307121
• Instagraminstagram.com/reaktpg

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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