OCRN

What OCRN does

OCRN B.V. is a Dutch private multidisciplinary healthcare practice founded in 2006 in Groningen, operating three clinic locations across the Northern Netherlands provinces of Drenthe, Friesland, and Groningen (with a former Hoogezand site closing on 1 January 2026). The company delivers two intertwined product lines: Kinder- en Jeugd GGZ (child and youth mental health care for ages 0-18) covering ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, depression, attachment disorders, school refusal, trauma, persistent physical complaints, and continence problems; and Specialistische Dyslexiezorg, an NKD-certified (Certificaat nr. A122E, with excellence in Science) dyslexia diagnostic, advisory, and treatment service. A 14-modality treatment portfolio (CBT, EMDR, pharmacotherapy, IMH, IAG, mindfulness, psycho-education, psychomotor therapy, psychotherapy, social skills training, play therapy, systemic therapy, plus home-based intensive ambulatory family treatment) is delivered by multidisciplinary teams of child psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, orthopedagogues, and specialized therapists, and is jointly operated with Forte GGZ via a shared executive board to staff an Adolescent Team serving ages 16-23.

The underlying technology stack comprises a SOAP-database Electronic Client Record system, Zivver secure messaging (with access/SMS-code authentication), Google Analytics for website measurement, and an INKT-tool developed by Prof. dr. Chijs van Nieuwenhuizen to give youth insight into their treatment process. Security infrastructure includes 2FA, SSL, DKIM/SPF/DMARC, DNSSEC, firewall, daily virus scanning, and brute-force monitoring, with AVG/GDPR-aligned data handling. OCRN is HKZ-certified (KIWA) and operates under ISO 9001.

The business model combines Jeugdwet (Youth Act) reimbursement — OCRN holds contracts with all municipalities in the three northern provinces, making municipal payers the de facto revenue counterparty for the majority of services — with a private-pay channel for dyslexia care not covered by subsidies (e.g., for secondary-school students or those not qualifying for reimbursement), priced at €128/session for treatment and €1,909–€2,182 for full investigations in 2026. Go-to-market is referral-led, with clients entering via GPs, municipalities, social district teams, medical specialists, CJG/consultatiebureau, or schools; there is no direct consumer sales channel. Customer satisfaction stands at 8.4/10, waiting times are approximately 4 weeks at Groningen and Assen, and academic/regulatory positioning is anchored by Prof. dr. Chijs van Nieuwenhuizen's leadership of ZonMw's Nationaal Plan Hoofdzaken evaluation commission.

Name

OCRN

Legal name

OCRN B.V.

Website

https://ocrn.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

OCRN B.V. is a Dutch multidisciplinary practice delivering child and youth mental health care (Kinder- en Jeugd GGZ) and NKD-certified specialist dyslexia care across Northern Netherlands, serving children aged 0-18 via municipal contracts and private-pay channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mental Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAL

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

Keywords

• Youth mental health care
• Specialist dyslexia services
• Child psychology treatment
• Multidisciplinary GGZ
• Jeugdwet funded care

Headquarters

HQ city

Groningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded youth healthcare (Jeugdwet): OCRN has contracts with all municipalities in Drenthe, Friesland, and Groningen. Youth mental health care and dyslexia care are funded through the Youth Act (Jeugdwet), meaning municipalities reimburse the care provided.
2. Particuliere dyslexiezorg (Private dyslexia care): For children not qualifying for subsidized dyslexia care, or for secondary school students (dyslexia care is not reimbursed for secondary education), OCRN offers private-pay dyslexia services including investigation and treatment. Costs are borne by the client.
3. Medication management (farmacotherapie): Medication management services are provided as part of overall treatment, with prescriptions issued and monitoring conducted as part of the care process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

OCRN is a Dutch multidisciplinary practice providing Kinder- en Jeugd GGZ (child and youth mental health care for ages 0–18) and specialistische dyslexiezorg (NKD-certified specialist dyslexia care). Diagnostic and treatment services address ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, depression, attachment problems, school refusal, trauma, persistent physical complaints, continence problems, and dyslexia, delivered by multidisciplinary teams at three clinic locations in the Northern Netherlands using evidence-based modalities (CGT, EMDR, IMH, IAG, psychomotor therapy, mindfulness, psychotherapy, systemic therapy, play therapy, social skills training, psycho-education, and pharmacotherapy).

Product overview

OCRN is a multidisciplinary practice offering two core services: Kinder - en Jeugd GGZ (Child and Youth Mental Health Care) for children and young people aged 0-18, and Specialistische Dyslexiezorg (Specialist Dyslexia Care) certified by NKD. The organization provides 14 distinct treatment modalities including CBT, EMDR, pharmacotherapy, IMH, IAG, mindfulness, psycho-education, psychomotor therapy, psychotherapy, social skills training, play therapy, and system therapy. Treatment is delivered through multidisciplinary teams at locations in Assen, Groningen, and Leeuwarden. OCRN also operates a specialized Adolescent Team bridging child and adult mental health services for the 16-23 age group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kinder- en Jeugd GGZ (Child and Youth Mental Health Care) Mental health care for children and young people aged 0–18 addressing ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder (ASS), depression, attachment problems, school refusal, trauma, persistent physical complaints, and continence problems; delivered by multidisciplinary teams across three Northern Netherlands locations under contracts with all municipalities in Drenthe, Friesland, and Groningen under the Jeugdwet.
• Specialistische Dyslexiezorg (Specialist Dyslexia Care) Specialist dyslexia services comprising dyslexia investigation, dyslexia treatment, issuance of dyslexia declarations, and reimbursement guidance. NKD-certified (Certificaat nr. A122E) with excellence in Science. Reimbursed under the Jeugdwet for eligible primary-school children; offered on a private-pay basis for non-eligible or secondary-school students per OCRN's 2026 tariff schedule.
• Adolescententeam (Adolescent Team) Specialized service combining expertise from child and youth psychiatry and adult psychiatry to bridge care for adolescents aged 16–23 transitioning between Jeugdwet-funded youth mental health care and adult mental health care under health insurance law. Operated jointly with Forte GGZ.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer satisfaction score of 8.4 out of 10
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Groninger GGZ CoalitiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2025On 10 June 2025, OCRN joined the Groninger GGZ Coalitie by signing an intention agreement. Coalition members include Menzis, Lentis, Psychologen.nl, Eleos, iPractice, UCP (UMCG), VNN, Psychiatrie Noord, Parlayan, Molendrift, Health4You, Psy-zo!, Maarsingh & Van Steijn, BuurtzorgT, INTER-PSY, Forte GGZ, Mental Care Group, HSK, and Mentaal Beter. The coalition aims to improve GGZ accessibility, reduce waiting times, and develop coordinated care.
• Forte GGZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCRN and Forte GGZ share the same bestuur (board). Forte GGZ provides adult mental health services (18-70 years) while OCRN focuses on children and youth. The organizations bundle strengths while maintaining separate identities and target groups. They jointly operate the Adolescent Team serving the 16-23 year transition age group, combining expertise from both child/youth and adult psychiatry.
• Prof. dr. Chijs van Nieuwenhuizen - ZonMw (Nationaal Plan Hoofdzaken)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProf. dr. Chijs van Nieuwenhuizen (head of Academic Development, Research & Innovation at OCRN and Forte GGZ) was appointed independent chair of the evaluation commission for the three-year Nationaal Plan Hoofdzaken subsidy program (€11.5M budget from VWS ministry), administered by ZonMw in collaboration with Hersenstichting, MIND, NWO, and Health~Holland.
• Salahaddin University-Erbil (KRI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCRN (represented by director Arno Vink and Jan Hindrik Loonstra) conducted work visits to Salahaddin University-Erbil, delivering guest lectures for students and staff on mental health, recovery-oriented care, and international cooperation. Joint programs are being developed and funding is being sought to support Salahaddin University staff. Jan Hindrik Loonstra will deliver a lecture series at the university.
• Nederlands Consulaat-Generaal ErbilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Dutch Consulate-General in Erbil provided support and involvement for OCRN's work visit to the Kurdish region of Iraq, facilitating connections with Salahaddin University and specialized autism centers.
• Kentalis Tine Marcusschool (Groningen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarloes Kelder and Jan Hindrik Loonstra from OCRN presented at a Kentalis Tine Marcusschool study day on the intersections of TOS (Language Development Disorder) and dyslexia. Teachers will visit OCRN to further explore assessment processes and GGZ department activities.
• WIJ GroningenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCRN collaborates with WIJ Groningen, which offers group programs (doe-praatgroepen) for children and adolescents growing up with parents with mental health/addiction problems (KOPP/KOV) and for youth affected by intense family conflicts. OCRN promotes these programs to relevant client families.
• GGD (Gemeentelijke Gezondheidsdienst)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCRN collaborated with GGD doctors, nurses, and WIJ-team staff for a summer lecture on preverbaal trauma and storytelling, sharing knowledge and strengthening cooperation between primary care professionals and specialist GGZ.
• Stichting Advies- en Klachtenbureau Jeugdzorg (AKJ)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAs clients fall under the Jeugdwet, they are entitled to support from an independent confidential counselor (vertrouwenspersoon) provided by Stichting AKJ (phone: 088 555 1000), who is not employed by OCRN.
• OBS Ter Borch (Basisschool)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCRN hosted a visit from OBS Ter Borch's intern begeleider and teachers (Marloes Kelder and Bonny Loonstra from OCRN received them). The visit underscored the importance of cooperation between child/parents, school, and Kinder- & Jeugd GGZ/Dyslexiezorg for early identification and coordinated support.
• Studievereniging VIP (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVIP, the student association for psychology students at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, visited OCRN. About twenty students learned about OCRN's work, methods, and the role of diagnostics and treatment in youth mental health and dyslexia care.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GGZ Drenthe: Regional mental health provider serving the province of Drenthe with outpatient and inpatient GGZ services. Competes with OCRN for Jeugdwet-funded youth mental health contracts in the same province where OCRN has full municipal coverage.
• Forte GGZ: Adult mental health provider (18–70) sharing the same board ('bestuur') with OCRN and jointly operating the Adolescent Team for the 16–23 transition age group. Same regional footprint, same multidisciplinary model, and effectively OCRN's sister organization across the age boundary.
• GGZ Friesland: Mental health provider covering the province of Friesland with outpatient mental health, addiction, and youth services. Directly competes with OCRN for municipal youth MH contracts and referrer relationships in Friesland.
• Lentis: Major regional GGZ provider in Groningen and Drenthe offering child & youth mental health, adult psychiatry, and addiction services. Direct competitor for municipal Jeugdwet contracts in OCRN's home provinces and coalition partner in the Groninger GGZ Coalitie.
• iPractice: Dutch psychological care provider with a strong digital/telehealth delivery layer, also active in Groningen and a member of the Groninger GGZ Coalitie. Comparable target segment (mental health) with a fundamentally different (digital-led) delivery model.
• Molendrift: Dutch GGZ provider offering outpatient mental health and addiction care, member of the Groninger GGZ Coalitie. Comparable outpatient care model targeting overlapping referrers in the same Northern Dutch market.
• RID (Rotterdams Instituut voor Dyslexie): One of the largest specialist dyslexia care providers in the Netherlands, NKD-certified, offering diagnosis, treatment, and declarations. Direct peer to OCRN's dyslexia line, with national scale rather than OCRN's regional Northern Netherlands focus.

Emerging players

• Parlayan: Dutch psychological care provider offering youth and adult mental health services, including in the northern Netherlands and as part of the Groninger GGZ Coalitie. Comparable outpatient psychology model targeting similar referrer networks.
• Psy-zo!: Dutch mental health provider active in the northern Netherlands and a member of the Groninger GGZ Coalitie. Comparable outpatient mental health offering with overlapping referral sources (GPs, municipalities) in OCRN's service region.

Broad incumbents

• Mentaal Beter: Large national Dutch mental health platform operating across regions with a hybrid online/offline model. Competes for the same Jeugdwet and general mental health demand as OCRN but at materially greater scale and geographic breadth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ocrnjeugdggz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ocrn

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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