Mutsaersstichting

What Mutsaersstichting does

Mutsaersstichting is a Dutch non-profit foundation (stichting) headquartered in Venlo, Netherlands, that provides specialist youth care (jeugdzorg), youth mental health (jeugd-ggz), and integrated care-in-education services across the Limburg region and parts of North Brabant. The organization serves approximately 9,000 children, adolescents, and families annually with a staff of approximately 900 employees distributed across 15+ physical locations in Venlo, Roermond, Venray, Weert, Baexem, Kerkrade, Schinnen, Maastricht, Eindhoven, and Helmond. Its service offering spans psychiatric treatment, intensive ambulatory family treatment (IAG), system therapy, behavioral classification approaches, gender dysphoria care, and special education through De Wijnberg schools and Kennis & Expertisecentra. The concern was formed in 2015 by integrating Hoeve de Kaolder (care farm), Zorgokee (Eindhoven), OOG Psychologen (psychology practice), and Plinthos (South Limburg community care), each operating as a branded subsidiary.

The business model is a hybrid of publicly funded healthcare reimbursement: youth care services are funded through contracts with regional municipalities (gemeenten) under Dutch youth care legislation, while specialist mental health treatments (jeugd-ggz) are reimbursed under the Zorgverzekeringswet (Health Insurance Act). The organization also holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) public-benefit status enabling tax-deductible donations. Customers access services via three referral channels: municipal placement, healthcare professional referral (general practitioners, youth care coordinators, schools), and direct family intake through the organization's intake process. A secure client portal provides document access and messaging with care providers. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

The organization holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for specialist youth care and youth GGZ (renewed 2026), employs proprietary therapeutic methodologies including Gedragsclassificatie (Behavioral Classification Model), PAC aggression management, and KIM short intervention, and maintains educational partnerships with RINO Zuid and RINO Groep for postgraduate clinician training. The organization experienced a financial crisis in late 2023 requiring a PwC-led recovery plan and municipal bailout, with subsidiary bankruptcies (Buro MAKS in 2024, Grijp het Leven in 2025) and divestitures (Hai-5 in 2024) accompanying the restructuring. Governance was overhauled in 2024 with a new Supervisory Board and Leo Verhagen joining as permanent Board member effective July 2025 alongside Chair Harm Wijgergangs.

Name

Mutsaersstichting

Legal name

Mutsaersstichting

Website

https://mutsaersstichting.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Mutsaersstichting is a Dutch non-profit foundation providing specialist youth care, youth mental health (jeugd-ggz), and integrated care-in-education services to approximately 9,000 children and families annually across Limburg and North Brabant through 15+ locations and 900 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mental Health Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

School-Based Mental & Behavioral Health Services (EDAJAIAB), Family & Community Support Services (Case Management, Referrals) (EDAJAIAK)

Keywords

• Youth mental health care
• Specialized youth care
• Youth psychiatry services
• Family counseling services
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Venlo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Insurance Reimbursements (Zorgverzekeringswet): Treatment costs are generally reimbursed by health insurance under the Health Insurance Act (Zvw). This covers specialized youth mental health services (jeugd-ggz) including psychiatric treatment, psychotherapy, and related interventions.
2. Municipal Youth Care Funding: Youth care services are funded through contracts with municipalities (gemeenten) in the Limburg region. The organization receives financial support from municipalities in North, Middle, and South Limburg for providing crucial youth care functions.
3. ANBI Charitable Donations: As an Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling (ANBI), the organization can receive tax-deductible donations from the public.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mutsaersstichting is a Dutch non-profit foundation that provides specialized youth care (jeugdzorg), youth mental health services (jeugd-ggz), and integrated care-in-education (zorg in onderwijs) for children, adolescents, and families in the Limburg region. Services range from advisory consultations to intensive, life-changing treatment trajectories addressing complex mental health, developmental, behavioral, family system, and educational challenges, delivered through regional teams, subsidiary entities, treatment schools (De Wijnberg), and Knowledge & Expertise Centers.

Product overview

Mutsaersstichting is een netwerkorganisatie voor specialistische jeugdzorg, jeugd-ggz en zorg in onderwijs in Limburg. De organisatie bestaat uit een concern met meerdere deelnemende organisaties: Hoeve de Kaolder (zorgboerderij), Zorgokee (Eindhoven), OOG Psychologen (Eindhoven/Helmond) en Plinthos (Zuid-Limburg). Daarnaast omvat het zorgaanbod regionale behandelscholen zoals De Wijnberg, Kennis & Expertisecentra (KEC) in Roermond en Weert, en gespecialiseerde diensten zoals genderzorg en intensieve ambulante gezinsbehandeling (IAG). De organisatie biedt ook een digitaal cliëntportaal voor cliënten om hun dossier te raadplegen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jeugd-GGZ (Youth Mental Health Care) Specialized mental health care (Jeugd-Gespecialiseerde Geestelijke Gezondheidszorg) for children, adolescents and families in Limburg, ranging from advisory consultations to intensive treatment trajectories including psychiatric treatment, psychotherapy, EMDR, and family-based interventions.
• Jeugdzorg (Youth Care) General youth care services for children and adolescents with complex issues, including intensive ambulatory family treatment (IAG), system therapy, and residential care/day care arrangements.
• Zorg in Onderwijs (Care in Education) Care and educational services integrated within schools and educational institutions, delivered through Knowledge & Expertise Centers and treatment schools.
• Client Portal (Cliëntportaal) Secure online portal where clients can access their personal files, documents, appointments, and exchange messages with their care providers.
• De Wijnberg Special Education Supra-regional (treatment) school for (secondary) special education offering education tailored to pupils aged 4-18, located in Venlo, Roermond, Venray, and Weert.
• Kennis & Expertisecentrum (KEC) Knowledge and expertise centers where education and care are interwoven so every child/young person receives the offer in special education and care they need, located in Roermond (De Donderberg) and Weert.
• Hoeve de Kaolder Care farm in Baexem offering day activities, temporary stays, ambulatory specialized guidance, treatment, and living accommodations for youth.
• Zorgokee Care provider in Eindhoven providing guidance focused on the complete support network including the client within their family or semi-independently living client and all directly involved persons.
• OOG Psychologen Psychology practice in Eindhoven and Helmond specialized in tailored psychological care for children, adolescents, and adults.
• Plinthos Meeting place and care service for children and youth in South Limburg (Kerkrade, Schinnen, Maastricht), focused on sustainable health and personal development.
• Gender Care (Genderzorg/Genderdysforie) Specialized gender care for children and youth from Limburg, including psychological treatment, comprehensive diagnostics, and referral to medical care.
• Intensieve Ambulante Gezinsbehandeling (IAG) Intensive ambulatory family treatment focused on the entire family system, addressing communication, parenting skills, and development opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction in coercive and restrictive measures
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aloysius StichtingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2025A renewed cooperation agreement enabling youth receiving specialized youth care at Mutsaersstichting treatment locations to access education through the Aloysius Stichting. This supports the continued path toward inclusive education.
• GenderhealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for gender care (18+) where Genderhealthcare takes responsibility for 17+ clients from both Southeast Brabant and Limburg regions, providing psychological treatment, comprehensive diagnostics, and medical trajectory support.
• Landelijk Kenniscentrum LVBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a participant of the National Knowledge Center for LVB (Light Intellectual Disability), the organization actively contributes to knowledge development and professionalization on LVB themes, promoting quality of support and care for these clients.
• RINO Zuid and RINO GroepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnerships for Post-Master training programs in Orthopedagoog Generalist (OG), GZ Psycholoog, Psychotherapeut, and Klinisch Psycholoog with recognition extended after visitation.
• Municipalities of North and Middle LimburgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner13 municipalities in North and Middle Limburg approved financial support for the organization to ensure continuity of youth care in the region. This followed intensive consultations and represents shared responsibility for crucial youth care functions.
• Municipalities of South LimburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Limburg municipalities agreed to financially support the Mutsaersstichting to preserve youth care in the region. Agreements were made to ensure continuity of care for children, youth, and families and provide perspective for the future.
• Taskforce Robuust Zorglandschap LimburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional taskforce established by Ministry of VWS with the joint goal of shortening waiting lists through better regional cooperation. The taskforce seeks solutions for the long-term sustainable care landscape in Limburg.
• ZintriminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFollowing the bankruptcy of Buro MAKS, Zintri took over the activities providing continuity for employees and clients.
• Talent - Tobas JeugdhulpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe small-scale living (leefhuizen) activities of Hai-5 were transferred to the Talent-Tobas Jeugdhulp partnership as of July 1, 2024, ensuring quality care continuity and stability for youth and employees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Intermetzo: Intermetzo is a Dutch youth care and special education provider with integrated treatment and educational support for children with complex needs — comparable to Mutsaersstichting's combined jeugdzorg + zorg in onderwijs model.
• Pluryn: Pluryn is a large Dutch youth and disability care provider offering jeugdzorg, GGZ, and special education — comparable in scope and integrated service model to Mutsaersstichting.
• Karakter: Karakter provides specialist child and adolescent psychiatry across multiple Dutch regions, overlapping with Mutsaersstichting's jeugd-ggz offering and integrated care-plus-education model.
• Lucertis: Lucertis (part of Parnassia Groep) is a Dutch child and adolescent psychiatry provider offering outpatient and residential mental health care — directly comparable to Mutsaersstichting's jeugd-ggz services.
• Accare: Accare is a leading Dutch center for child and adolescent psychiatry offering specialized GGZ, outpatient and residential treatment — directly comparable to Mutsaersstichting's jeugd-ggz services in the northern Netherlands.
• Youké: Youké is a Dutch youth care organization offering jeugdzorg, jeugd-GGZ, and family support services across multiple regions — directly comparable to Mutsaersstichting's core services.
• Altra: Altra is a Dutch youth care and education organization offering jeugdzorg, jeugd-GGZ, and special education services — directly comparable to Mutsaersstichting's integrated care and education offerings.

Broad incumbents

• 's Heeren Loo: 's Heeren Loo is one of the largest Dutch care organizations offering services to people with intellectual disabilities, including youth — overlapping with Mutsaersstichting's LVB-related expertise and broader disability/youth care positioning.
• Reinier van Arkel: Reinier van Arkel is a broader Dutch mental health institution offering youth and adult GGZ, with overlap in jeugd-GGZ and an established footprint in 's-Hertogenbosch — comparable as a broader incumbent serving similar client populations.

Regional players

• Spirit Jeugd & Gezin: Spirit provides jeugd-GGZ and youth care in the Amsterdam region with similar integrated treatment and family support offerings, but operates in a different geography than Mutsaersstichting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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