Name

RIBW K/AM

Legal name

RIBW Kennemerland/Amstelland en de Meerlanden

Website

https://ribw-kam.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Care Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI), Behavioral Health Skilled Home Health (Psychiatric Nursing) (HSABACAM)

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Protected housing
• Forensic care
• Ambulatory guidance
• Social shelter

Headquarters

HQ city

Haarlem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wlz-funded residential care: Long-term residential care (beschermd wonen) funded under the Wet Langdurige Zorg (Wlz), requiring a CIZ indicatie. Clients pay an income-dependent eigen bijdrage to CAK-BZ.
2. Wmo-funded ambulatory care and protected housing: Ambulante begeleiding and beschermd wonen funded under the Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning (Wmo), requiring municipal zorgtoekenning/beschikking. Clients pay a fixed monthly contribution of €19 to CAK-BZ.
3. Forensic care (Wfz) funding: Forensic care funded under the Wet forensische zorg (Wfz), requiring an IFZO indicatie. Clients with a forensic title receive ambulante begeleiding or verblijfszorg.
4. Municipal contracts for maatschappelijke opvang and refugee support: Government-funded contracts from municipalities (Haarlem, Haarlemmermeer, and others) for maatschappelijke opvang and coordination of Ukrainian refugee reception. Funding comes from the centrumgemeente Haarlem and municipality Haarlemmermeer for refugee shelter operations (~900 places).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

RIBW K/AM delivers regulated mental healthcare and social support services to adults with psychiatric vulnerabilities across Kennemerland, Amstelland, and de Meerlanden in the Netherlands. Core service lines are beschermd wonen (protected residential housing with 24-hour guidance), ambulante (gezins)begeleiding (home-based ambulatory support), maatschappelijke opvang (temporary social shelter), and forensische zorg (forensic care), delivered under Dutch public healthcare financing (Wmo, Wlz, Wfz).

Product overview

RIBW K/AM operates as a healthcare and social support organization offering a coordinated portfolio of residential care, ambulatory guidance, and specialized services. Core offerings include Beschermd wonen (protected housing with intensive guidance), Ambulante begeleiding (home-based support), Maatschappelijke opvang (social shelter), and Forensische zorg (forensic care). Specialized services address autism (De Passant, Zuiderpolder, Alzette team), Korsakov syndrome (Zuidwijk), and dual diagnosis (Transvaal). The organization also coordinates Ukrainian refugee shelter (900+ capacity), runs Maatjes ggz buddy program, De Fontein activity center, and applies its distinctive Vitaal Versterkend Werken methodology based on Positive Health principles. Services are financed through Wmo (municipal care allocation), Wlz (long-term care), and Wfz (forensic care) frameworks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beschermd wonen (Protected Housing) Residential care at RIBW K/AM locations with intensive guidance and 24-hour supervision for adults with mental health vulnerabilities who cannot live independently; clients rent through RIBW K/AM funded under Wlz or Wmo.
• Ambulante (gezins)begeleiding (Ambulatory/Family Guidance) Home-based support for adults and families with mental health vulnerabilities living in their own homes, enabling independent living with professional guidance.
• Maatschappelijke opvang (Social Shelter) Temporary housing and guidance for people who need short-term shelter and support to regain stability, including homeless families with children and vulnerable adults; clients provide for their own livelihood.
• Forensische zorg (Forensic Care) Care for people who have been in contact with the justice system and have co-occurring psychiatric problems; includes ambulatory guidance and residential forensic care to reduce recidivism and support reintegration, under Wfz with IFZO indicatie.
• Opvang vluchtelingen Oekraïne (Ukrainian Refugee Shelter) Coordination of shelter and support for Ukrainian refugees at multiple locations in Haarlemmermeer municipality, accommodating approximately 900 people including single refugees and entire families with pathways to daily activities, work, and language acquisition.
• Maatjes ggz (Mental Health Buddy Program) Volunteer buddy program matching volunteers with participants who have mental health vulnerabilities; buddies meet approximately every two weeks for activities like coffee, outings, or shared interests.
• Autisme begeleiding (Autism Support) Specialized ASS teams providing development-oriented guidance for adults 18+ with autism and normal to high intelligence, including residential housing at Zuiderpolder and team Alzette, plus ambulatory support across South and Mid-Kennemerland.
• De Passant Autism meeting and training center in Haarlem for adults with autism and normal to high intelligence, offering courses, training, activities, drop-in sessions and meetings for families, caregivers, and professionals; open to clients of RIBW K/AM and other institutions.
• Korsakov begeleiding (Korsakov Support) Specialized care at location Zuidwijk in Bennebroek for adults with Korsakov syndrome or stable residual state of Wernicke's disease; staff trained in Empathic Directive Approach and SRH principles, with memoboards and visual aids as key tools.
• Dubbele diagnose begeleiding (Dual Diagnosis Support) Support at location Transvaal in Haarlem for adults with co-occurring psychiatric vulnerability and addiction (alcohol or drugs), providing a structured and protective 24-hour living environment.
• De Fontein Activity center in Beverwijk offering creative activities, outdoor programs, music, cooking, and a bicycle repair workshop for visitors including clients of RIBW K/AM and other organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Twice as many clients now receive ambulatory support as residential care, reflecting the shift toward ambulantisering within the organization.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• De Nederlandse GGzcoreOthers · 10 February 2026RIBW K/AM is a member of De Nederlandse GGz, the branch association for mental healthcare and addiction care. Representatives from De Nederlandse GGz (Ruth Peetoom, chair; Jeroen Pepers, director; Monique Strijdonck, relationship manager) conducted a work visit to RIBW K/AM in February 2026 to understand the organization's care delivery and challenges. De Nederlandse GGz serves as a source of information, expertise, and political representation for RIBW K/AM.
• YmerecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026Ymere is a housing corporation and the landlord of the Octavia Hill apartment complex (124 social rental homes) in Hoofddorp. RIBW K/AM signed a cooperation agreement with Ymere for the Community Living project, enabling clients to transition from beschermd wonen or maatschappelijke opvang to independent apartments with continued ambulatory support. Ymere provides the housing; RIBW K/AM provides the care continuity.
• Museum van de GeestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 August 2023RIBW K/AM maintains a sponsorship relationship with Museum van de Geest (Museum of the Mind) in Haarlem, which was formalized with a signed sponsor contract. Both organizations also signed the Universele Verklaring van de Open Geest, promoting openness around mental health. The partnership aims to combat 'hokjesgeest' (compartmental thinking) and raise awareness about mental health issues. Evelien Bongers (bestuurder RIBW K/AM) and Hans Looijen (director Museum van de Geest) attended the signing.
• Valente (e-learning Begeleiding in Geld partnership)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2023RIBW K/AM co-developed the e-learning 'Begeleiding in Geld' with Valente and other care organizations including Tussenvoorziening, Kesslerstichting, HVO-Querido, Kwintes, Moviera, Blijf Groep, Wender, and Sociaal Kabaal. The e-learning helps professionals identify financial problems and debt issues among clients earlier.
• Levensloopaanpak consortiumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022The Levensloopaanpak is a multi-agency approach involving police, justice, healthcare, and municipal partners for people with complex behavioral issues and high safety risks. RIBW K/AM joined the Levensloopaanpak in late 2022, providing housing and support for participants (e.g., Martijn) to break cycles of detention and homelessness. Other consortium members include municipalities, GGZ organizations, police, and justice.
• ValentecoreOthersRIBW K/AM is a member of Valente, the national branch association for organizations providing care and support to vulnerable people in Dutch society. RIBW K/AM participated in co-developing the 'Begeleiding in Geld' e-learning alongside Valente and other care organizations, demonstrating active content collaboration within the Valente network.
• Gemeente HaarlemmermeercoreOthersMunicipality of Haarlemmermeer was involved from the start in the Octavia Hill Community Living project. The municipality's Opstapregeling supports clients in transitioning to independent living. The municipality also awarded RIBW K/AM the refugee coordination contract.
• ProdebaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProdeba participates in the Octavia Hill Community Living project alongside RIBW K/AM, Ymere, Cosmozorg, and Leger des Heils, providing integrated support services within the community living model.
• CosmozorgminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCosmozorg participates in the Octavia Hill Community Living project alongside RIBW K/AM, Ymere, Prodeba, and Leger des Heils, contributing to the integrated support ecosystem for clients transitioning to independent living.
• Leger des HeilsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeger des Heils participates in the Octavia Hill Community Living project alongside RIBW K/AM, Ymere, Prodeba, and Cosmozorg, contributing to integrated support services.
• Brede Centrale Toegang Kennemerland (BCT)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Brede Centrale Toegang (BCT) is the central access point for maatschappelijke opvang referrals in Kennemerland. RIBW K/AM works with the BCT for intake into social shelter services. For Beverwijk, Heemskerk, and Velsen, a different procedure applies where clients first approach their own municipality.
• GGZ-behandelorganisatiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRIBW K/AM works intensively with GGZ treatment organizations in its region, coordinating care for clients who need both treatment (from GGZ) and support (from RIBW K/AM). The organization also participates in the Levensloopaanpak, a multi-agency approach for people with complex needs involving justice, healthcare, and social services.
• Gemeenten and woningbouwcorporatiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRIBW K/AM has formal agreements with all municipalities and housing corporations in its service area, enabling the organization to provide quality housing and develop new housing and care models such as Community Living. This includes Ymere and other housing corporations for client housing placement.
• Autismenetwerk HaarlemminorOthersRIBW K/AM's autism teams participate in the Autismenetwerk Haarlem, collaborating with Voorzet, Autisme Thuis, Sylta (formerly MEE), Buurts, and the Nederlandse Vereniging voor Autisme (NVA). The team also works with Parnassia, PsyQ, and Brijder in the IJmond region.
• De Passant (autism centre)coreOthersRIBW K/AM operates De Passant, an autism meeting and training centre in Haarlem open to its own clients and to clients of other institutions. The centre offers training, courses, activities, and a drop-in space, and also organizes meetings for families, caregivers, and professionals with questions about autism. It houses the Autisme Steunpunt Kennemerland-Zuid.
• Vrijwilligerscentrum Haarlem e.o. and BUUV HaarlemminorOthersRIBW K/AM has an active cooperation with Vrijwilligerscentrum Haarlem e.o. and BUUV Haarlem (VWC-BUUV), and is a partner of the Vrijwilligersacademie Haarlem, enabling volunteer access to training and education programs offered by partner organizations.
• AppeltaartimperiumminorOthersAppeltaartimperium is a social enterprise that has previously supported RIBW K/AM clients with day activities and reintegration, and provides artisanal apple pies for organizational celebrations. The enterprise has helped several RIBW K/AM clients with day activities and reintegration support.
• HerstelacademieminorOthersRIBW K/AM helped establish the Herstelacademie (Recovery Academy), a learning environment for people with psychiatric and/or addiction vulnerabilities. The academy offers workshops, courses, recovery groups, and lectures, run by peers (people with lived experience). It operates at Leonardo Da Vinciplein 73 in Haarlem with an Open Kantine on Tuesdays and Fridays. RIBW K/AM clients can visit with staff accompaniment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kwintes: Major Dutch GGZ and maatschappelijke opvang provider supporting people with psychiatric vulnerabilities and homelessness. Directly comparable to RIBW K/AM in service mix (beschermd wonen, ambulante begeleiding, opvang) and Wmo/Wlz contracting model.
• HVO-Querido: Amsterdam-based Dutch social care organization supporting people with psychiatric vulnerabilities, addiction, and homelessness through protected housing and ambulatory guidance. Co-developer of the 'Begeleiding in Geld' e-learning with RIBW K/AM and a directly comparable service portfolio.
• Lister: Dutch regional mental healthcare organization providing beschermd wonen, ambulante begeleiding, and recovery-oriented services in North Holland/Utrecht. Directly comparable care model and funding framework to RIBW K/AM.
• Leger des Heils (Salvation Army Netherlands): Netherlands arm of the Salvation Army providing maatschappelijke opvang, beschermd wonen, and forensic care to vulnerable populations. Active partner of RIBW K/AM in the Octavia Hill Community Living project and a directly comparable service portfolio.
• Cordaan: Large Amsterdam-based care organization providing ouderenzorg, GGZ, maatschappelijke opvang, and beschermd wonen. Overlaps with RIBW K/AM across multiple service lines under the same Dutch Wmo/Wlz funding frameworks.

Broad incumbents

• Parnassia Groep: Largest Dutch mental health organization operating clinics, inpatient, and ambulatory GGZ services nationwide. Comparable client base and specializations but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint than RIBW K/AM.
• GGZ inGeest: Major Dutch mental health provider (part of Amsterdam UMC) offering specialized GGZ treatment, including autism and Korsakov expertise. Comparable specializations and collaborates with RIBW K/AM's ambulatory teams in the IJmond region.
• Altrecht: Dutch regional GGZ provider operating across Utrecht and surrounding regions with focus on severe mental illness, eating disorders, and forensic care. Comparable care delivery framework and overloaps in patient populations with RIBW K/AM.

Others

• 's Heeren Loo: Largest Dutch care provider for people with intellectual disabilities, offering residential and ambulatory support. Compares to RIBW K/AM in residential support models and population-based care, though focuses on ID rather than psychiatric primary needs.
• Philadelphia Zorg: Dutch care organization supporting people with intellectual and physical disabilities through residential and ambulatory services. Operates under similar Dutch Wmo/Wlz funding frameworks with comparable supervisory and clinical governance practices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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