Lionarons GGZ

What Lionarons GGZ does

Lionarons GGZ (legal name: Lionarons Geestelijke Gezondheidszorg) is a privately held Dutch ambulatory mental healthcare organization headquartered in Heerlen, Netherlands, operating seven outpatient locations across Limburg province. Founded in 1994 with 51–100 employees, the organization delivers Generalistische Basis GGZ (GB-GGZ) for mild single-presentation conditions and Gespecialiseerde GGZ (S-GGZ) for complex multi-factor conditions across three age-segmented divisions: Kind & Jeugd (children and adolescents under 18), Volwassenenzorg (adults 18–65), and Ouderenzorg (elderly 65+). The clinical portfolio spans diagnostic services (neuropsychological, intelligence, personality, developmental assessments) and a broad menu of evidence-based therapeutic modalities including EMDR, schema therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, ACT, psychomotor therapy, drama therapy, group dynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal therapy, and light therapy for seasonal affective disorder. Digital care delivery is supported by Embloom's TeleScreen intake screening, TelePsy eHealth programs, video consultation, and a secure client portal, but AI/ML capability is not evidenced.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-contact billing under the Dutch Zorgprestatiemodel (introduced 2022), with most adult care reimbursed via contracts with major Dutch health insurers (Zilveren Kruis, DSW, ONVZ, VGZ, Caresq/EUCARE/Aevitae, Menzis, CZ), youth care funded through municipal Jeugdwet (Youth Act) budgets, and self-pay options for non-contracted insurer cases or excluded conditions (e.g., burnout, adjustment disorders). NZa tariff governance sets the pricing framework, with a €385 mandatory annual deductible applying to adults. Patient acquisition is predominantly referral-driven (GPs, GGD, occupational physicians, municipalities), supplemented by direct self-registration via the website and reputation management through Zorgkaart Nederland.

Name

Lionarons GGZ

Legal name

Lionarons Geestelijke Gezondheidszorg

Website

https://lionarons-ggz.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lionarons GGZ is a private Dutch ambulatory mental healthcare provider operating seven outpatient clinics across Limburg province, delivering GB-GGZ and S-GGZ services to children, adults, and the elderly funded primarily through Dutch basic health insurance and municipal Jeugdwet budgets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Mental Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Psychiatry & Medication Management Platforms (HLALAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Integrated Behavioral Health (Collaborative Care) Platforms (HLALAEAC)

Keywords

• Outpatient mental health care
• Ambulatory psychiatric services
• Child and adolescent psychiatry
• Elderly mental health care
• Psychotherapy and eHealth

Headquarters

HQ city

Heerlen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insured Mental Health Care (GB-GGZ and S-GGZ): The majority of revenue is derived from contracted mental health care services reimbursed through the Dutch mandatory basic health insurance (basisverzekering). Lionarons GGZ distinguishes between Generalistische Basis GGZ (GB-GGZ) for mild, single-presentation conditions and Gespecialiseerde GGZ (S-GGZ) for complex, multi-factor conditions. Revenue is generated per contact under the Zorgprestatiemodel introduced in 2022. The organization holds contracts with most major Dutch health insurers (Zilveren Kruis, DSW, ONVZ, VGZ, Caresq/EUCARE/Aevitae, Menzis, CZ) and opts not to contract with ASR, ENO, and Zorg en Zekerheid. Services for children under 18 are funded through the Jeugdwet (Youth Act) via municipal budgets, not health insurance.
2. Out-of-Pocket / Self-Pay: For patients insured with non-contracted health insurers, or for treatments not covered by basic insurance (e.g., adjustment disorders, work/study/relationship problems, sleep disorders, burnout), patients may self-pay. Lionarons GGZ provides a cost estimate prior to treatment commencement and issues an invoice. Patients may then seek partial reimbursement from their insurer independently.
3. Municipal Youth Care (Jeugdwet): For children and adolescents under 18, care is financed through the Jeugdwet (Youth Act), where the municipality of the youth's registered residence issues a 'beschikking' (authorization) prior to treatment commencement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lionarons GGZ is a small-scale ambulatory mental healthcare organization operating across 7 locations in Limburg, Netherlands. It delivers outpatient psychiatric diagnosis and evidence-based treatment across three divisions — Kind & Jeugd (children and adolescents, 0–18), Volwassenenzorg (adults, 18–65), and Ouderenzorg (elderly, 65+) — under both Generalistische Basis GGZ (GB-GGZ) and Gespecialiseerde GGZ (S-GGZ) frameworks. Care is delivered in-person and through digital modalities including video calling, a secure client portal, and eHealth platforms (TeleScreen/Embloom, TelePsy), with funding drawn primarily from Dutch basic health insurance and municipal Jeugdwet youth-care budgets.

Product overview

Lionarons GGZ is a small-scale ambulatory mental health organization providing outpatient psychiatric care across the generalist basic GGZ (GB-GGZ) and specialized GGZ (S-GGZ) in South Limburg, the Netherlands. Services are organized into three core divisions: Kind & Jeugd (child and adolescent, ages 0–18), Volwassenenzorg (adult, ages 18–65), and Ouderenzorg (elderly, age 65+). Within these divisions, the organization offers a portfolio of distinct therapeutic modules — including EMDR, Cognitieve Gedragstherapie (CGT), Schematherapie, Psychomotorische Therapie (PMT), Dramatherapie, ACT-training, Interpersoonlijke Therapie, and Groepsdynamische Psychotherapie — alongside diagnostic services (neuropsychological, intelligence, personality, and developmental assessments), and supportive offerings (psycho-education, parenting support, school liaison, caregiver support). Digital care is delivered through eHealth sub-products including TelePsy, Embloom, TeleScreen, beeldbellen (video consultation), and a client portal. Treatment pathways (zorgpaden) are organized by diagnosis (ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, OCD, personality disorders, dementia, trauma, dyslexia, behavioral problems, attachment issues, tics, and more) and are available across seven locations in South Limburg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kind & Jeugd (Child & Youth Mental Health Care) Multidisciplinary outpatient mental health services for children and adolescents aged 0–18 covering ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, OCD, dyslexia, behavioral problems, attachment issues, learning disorders, personality disorders, tics, and trauma. Funded via the Jeugdwet (Youth Act) through municipal budgets and delivered under F&L-method certified dyslexia care.
• Volwassenenzorg (Adult Mental Health Care) Multidisciplinary outpatient mental health services for adults aged 18–65, spanning GB-GGZ and S-GGZ pathways for ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, OCD, personality disorders, trauma, somatoform disorders, compulsive behaviors, and substance-related issues, delivered through psychotherapy, eHealth, group training, and outreach care.
• Ouderenzorg (Elderly Mental Health Care) Specialized mental health services for adults aged 65 and older, including neuropsychological diagnostics, dementia assessment and diagnosis, Parkinson's-related cognitive impairment support, depression, anxiety, OCD, personality disorders, and caregiver support, delivered by a multidisciplinary team including a specialist elderly medicine trainee.
• Generalistische Basis GGZ (GB-GGZ) Insured basic mental health care for mild, single-presentation psychological complaints typically delivered across 5–12 sessions, focused on equipping patients with self-management tools and funded via the Dutch basic health insurance basisverzekering.
• Gespecialiseerde GGZ (S-GGZ) Insured specialized mental health care for severe, recurrent, or complex psychological complaints, involving multiple clinicians, comprehensive intake diagnostics, coordinated multidisciplinary treatment plans, and chronic care pathways.
• Direct Aanmelden (Self-Referral Intake Service) Secure online self-referral service allowing prospective patients (or their families/referrers) to register directly with Lionarons GGZ via an encrypted intake form, bypassing the standard GP referral channel for initial assessment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50–80% of patients with winter depression respond to light therapy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Samenwerkingsverband Vroegsignalering Alcoholproblematiek (SVA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLionarons GGZ participates in the SVA, a collaborative network focused on the early identification of alcohol-related problems. The partnership involves sharing screening tools (AUDIT-C) and training resources with healthcare professionals across primary care and social services.
• Mentaal Gezondheidsnetwerk Zuid-LimburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLionarons GGZ participates in the Mental Health Network South Limburg, collaborating with GPs and social services on approaches to reduce waiting times and provide faster, appropriate care. Managers from Lionarons GGZ contribute to interview series sharing regional mental health best practices.
• Met Elkaar Landgraaf (MEL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLionarons GGZ consultation providers join MEL's stadsdeelteams (municipal neighborhood teams) to discuss cases involving mental health or psychiatric issues. Lionarons clinicians provide ad hoc consultation on approximately 3 client cases per week, supporting WMO/social domain professionals.
• Zorgkaart Nederland (Dutch Healthcare Map)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLionarons GGZ is listed on Zorgkaart Nederland, the largest Dutch healthcare review platform run by Patiëntenfederatie Nederland, which allows patients to search, find, and rate healthcare providers. The platform drives patient awareness and reputation management.
• Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis (JBZ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Henk-Marijn de Jonge, MDL physician at Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, features in a collaborative video produced with Lionarons GGZ and the SVA on AUDIT-C alcohol screening, demonstrating cross-institutional knowledge sharing.
• Universiteit van Tilburg (Tilburg University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAndrea Rozema, program leader at the Academische Werkplaats Verslaving (Academic Practice for Addiction) at Tilburg University, collaborates with Lionarons GGZ and the SVA on AUDIT-C alcohol screening education materials and video content.
• Contracted Health Insurers (Zilveren Kruis, DSW, ONVZ, VGZ, Caresq, Menzis, CZ)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLionarons GGZ holds annual contracts with the majority of Dutch health insurers for the provision of insured mental health care under the GB-GGZ and S-GGZ frameworks. These insurer contracts are the primary revenue channel.
• Gemeenten Limburg (Municipalities of Limburg)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLionarons GGZ holds municipal contracts under the Jeugdwet (Youth Act) for the provision of mental health care to children and adolescents under 18, funded by the municipality where the youth is registered (woonplaatsbeginsel).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Arkin: Amsterdam-based large mental health provider with multiple specialized brands. Overlaps with Lionarons on adult ambulatory GGZ and elderly psychiatry services at greater scale.
• PsyQ (Parnassia Groep): Large national outpatient mental health brand under Parnassia Groep, offering similar GB-GGZ/S-GGZ services. Competes broadly in the Dutch ambulatory mental health market and could expand into Limburg.
• GGZ inGeest: Large Amsterdam-based mental health provider offering ambulatory and specialized GGZ services across age groups. Comparable in service portfolio (adults, elderly, youth) but operates at significantly greater scale.

Regional players

• Altrecht: Utrecht-region mental health provider offering ambulatory and specialized GGZ across children, adults, and elderly. Comparable three-segment model but serves a different Dutch province.
• Pro Persona: Nijmegen/Gelderland-region mental health provider offering GB-GGZ, S-GGZ, and youth care. Comparable service mix to Lionarons but operates in a different catchment area.
• Dimence: Overijssel-region mental health provider offering ambulatory GGZ services across age groups. Similar three-segment model with comparable therapeutic modality offerings.
• GGNet: East Netherlands mental health provider offering outpatient GGZ services. Comparable three-segment ambulatory model across children, adults, and elderly.
• Reinier van Arkel: 's-Hertogenbosch-region mental health provider offering ambulatory and clinical GGZ. Comparable outpatient mental health service portfolio for adults and youth.

Direct peers

• Virenze: Dutch ambulatory mental health provider focused on GB-GGZ and S-GGZ services for adults, with digital care delivery. Comparable in scale and outpatient service model.
• Mondriaan Groep: Major mental health provider also based in Limburg, offering GB-GGZ, S-GGZ, and youth mental health services across multiple locations. Directly competes with Lionarons in the same geographic catchment and patient mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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