Brijder Verslavingszorg

Name

Brijder Verslavingszorg

Legal name

Brijder Verslavingszorg

Website

https://brijder.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs (HLAFABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE), Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

Keywords

• Addiction treatment services
• Substance abuse care
• Behavioral addiction therapy
• Medical detoxification services
• Mental health support

Headquarters

HQ city

Haarlem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Insurance Reimbursement (Zorgverzekeringswet): As a Dutch healthcare provider, Brijder's services are primarily funded through mandatory Dutch health insurance (Zorgverzekeringswet). Treatment costs are covered by insurers for insured patients, with potential personal contributions (eigen risico). Costs and reimbursement details are documented on their dedicated cost information page.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Brijder Verslavingszorg provides specialized addiction treatment services in the Netherlands, including outpatient therapy, medical detoxification, intensive residential programs for co-occurring addiction and personality disorders, trauma-focused interventions, and specialized youth care. It treats substance use disorders (alcohol, drugs, medications), behavioral addictions (gaming, gambling), and co-occurring mental health conditions across 40+ locations in North and South Holland. The organization operates under the Dutch Zorgverzekeringswet, with services reimbursed by mandatory health insurance.

Product overview

Brijder Verslavingszorg is a Dutch specialist addiction care provider offering a comprehensive, multi-modular treatment ecosystem. Services are organized across several layers: (1) Core treatment modalities including outpatient (ambulante behandeling) and clinical inpatient programs; (2) Detoxification services available at home or in one of 4 dedicated detox clinics (Alkmaar, Den Haag, Hoofddorp, and Jeugdkliniek Mistral for youth); (3) Specialized clinical programs including the Hoog Intensieve Trauma Therapie (HITT) — a 2-week intensive trauma/addiction program, the Verslavingskliniek voor Persoonlijkheidsproblematiek (VPP) — a 6-month Dialectische Gedragstherapie (DGT) program, the Verslavingskliniek voor Ouder & Kind, and Jeugdkliniek Mistral for youth aged 12–23; (4) Diagnostic and support services such as the Psychodiagnostisch Centrum (PDC), Medicatiepoli, Outreachend Team, Contingentie Management, HOPP, ISBA, KOPP/KOV, Chemsexpoli Den Haag, and Nazorg; (5) Prevention and education services including drug testing (Testservice drugs), the Landelijk Medisch Spreekuur Partydrugs, and courses/webinars; (6) Digital services including the Cliëntenportaal, online self-help modules (alcoholondercontrole.nl, cannabisondercontrole.nl, drugsondercontrole.nl, gokkenondercontrole.nl), and the Red Alert App for drug safety warnings; and (7) Content/education such as the SOS DE PODCAST. Brijder Jeugd serves as a dedicated sub-brand for youth aged 12–23. The organization operates more than 40 locations across North and South Holland, under the Parnassia Groep umbrella.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Brijder Jeugd: Youth addiction treatment services for young people aged 12-23 years
• Brijder Rookvrij

Products and services

• Ambulante behandeling (Outpatient addiction treatment) Outpatient addiction treatment offered at multiple Brijder locations for both youth and adults, covering substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. Includes individual sessions, group therapy, and online support modules as the most accessible entry level of care after referral or self-referral.
• Medische Detoxificatie (Medical Detoxification) Medical detoxification services for alcohol, GHB, cannabis, and medication addiction. Provided both outpatient (at home) and residentially at four specialized detox clinics in Den Haag, Alkmaar, Hoofddorp, and Jeugdkliniek Mistral (youth), with 24-hour guidance and structured day programs including mandatory group sessions.
• Detox Clinics (Alkmaar, Den Haag, Hoofddorp) Four specialized residential detox clinic locations offering 24-hour supervised withdrawal treatment. Hoofddorp has special expertise in GHB detoxification and crisis stabilization and is co-located with Spaarne Gasthuis hospital. Jeugdkliniek Mistral is the fourth detox location dedicated to youth up to age 23.
• Hoog Intensieve Trauma Therapie (HITT) Two-week intensive residential program for clients with co-occurring trauma and addiction. Combines Imaginary Exposure, EMDR, Exposure in Vivo, and PMT, run by a specialized multidisciplinary team including GZ-psycholoog and senior GGZ-agoog, with demonstrated visible client progress within the short timeframe.
• Verslavingskliniek voor Persoonlijkheidsproblematiek (VPP) Six-month intensive clinical treatment for clients with both addiction and personality disorders, using Dialectische Gedragstherapie (DGT/DBT). Patients reside in one of three VPP units with up to 11 clients per unit, combining individual therapy, group therapy, and personal coaching. Requires pre-treatment detox and pre-therapy phase; referrals must come from an ambulatory treating physician.
• Verslavingskliniek voor Ouder & Kind (Parent & Child Clinic) Residential program in Den Haag where parents with addiction and personality issues stay together with their children, providing integrated addiction treatment while maintaining family bonds and parenting support.
• Jeugdkliniek Mistral Closed youth clinic for young people aged 12-23 dealing with addiction problems, providing detox and treatment for both substance addictions and behavioral addictions such as gaming and gambling.
• Brijder Jeugd Specialized sub-brand providing addiction care for youth aged 12-23 and their environment, including prevention, early identification, diagnostic assessment, treatment, and tailored support. Includes a specialized nitrous oxide (lachgas) team enabling faster youth intake.
• Preventie en Voorlichting (Prevention and Education) Prevention and education services including courses, information sessions, the Landelijk Medisch Spreekuur Partydrugs (national party drug medical consultation), drug testing service, webinars, and online self-assessment tests for alcohol, cannabis, gaming, and gambling addiction.
• Testservice drugs (Drug Testing Service) Drug testing service allowing users to have their substances analyzed for safety, with locations across the North and South Holland service area.
• Landelijk Medisch Spreekuur Partydrugs National medical consultation service for individuals experiencing lingering health complaints after party drug use.
• Psychodiagnostisch Centrum (PDC) Psychodiagnostic center conducting assessments to identify co-occurring mental health issues alongside addiction during clinical admission.
• Medicatiepoli (Medication Outpatient Clinic) Medication outpatient clinic providing pharmacological support as part of addiction treatment.
• Outreachend Team Brijder Mobile outreach team providing addiction support and intervention outside clinical settings.
• Herstel Ondersteunend Persoonlijk Programma (HOPP) Recovery-oriented personal program supporting individuals in their long-term addiction recovery journey.
• Intensieve Schematherapie Behandel Afdeling (ISBA) Intensive schema therapy treatment ward as part of Brijder's broader treatment offerings for addiction and co-occurring disorders.
• KOPP/KOV Support Program Support program for Children of Parents with Addiction Problems (KOPP) and Children of Parents with Mental Health Issues (KOV).
• Chemsexpoli Den Haag Specialized clinic in The Hague addressing chemsex-related addiction and health issues.
• Nazorg (Aftercare) Aftercare services provided following primary addiction treatment to support sustained recovery.
• Cliëntenportaal (Client Portal) Online client portal allowing patients to access their treatment information and communicate with their care team.
• Online zelfhulp modules (Online Self-help Modules) Anonymous online self-help tools for alcohol, cannabis, drugs, and gambling problems, available independently of in-person treatment programs.
• Red Alert App Mobile application for receiving real-time alerts about dangerous drugs and substances in circulation, downloadable for Android and Apple devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Client satisfaction ratings of 7.9 (Alkmaar), 8.0 (Den Haag), and 8.1 (Hoofddorp) for detox clinics based on 2025 surveys with 736 total responses.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TrioracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTriora is a specialized addiction treatment provider to which Brijder refers clients for continued residential treatment after detoxification. Benjamin, a Brijder experiential expert, continued his recovery at Triora after detox, describing it as a challenging program that helped him develop communication skills for expressing emotions without substance use. Triora provides a complementary step in the recovery continuum for clients needing extended residential care beyond Brijder's detox phase.
• Parnassia GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrijder is part of Parnassia Groep, one of the largest mental health and addiction care organizations in the Netherlands. Through this affiliation, Brijder accesses shared resources, infrastructure, centralized referral pathways (Verwijzerspunt Parnassia Groep), and integrated care coordination. The Parnassia Groep brand enables Brijder to participate in centralized recruitment and employer branding across the healthcare group.
• NPO (Nederlandse Publieke Omroep)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe documentary 'Hoe ik eindelijk van m'n telefoonverslaving afkwam' by Ella Aafjes, featuring Brijder's prevention and treatment information, is available on NPO Doc. Brijder partners with public broadcasting organizations to distribute educational content about addiction awareness and recovery.
• CANAL+minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrijder's 'Brijder TiPT' content section references the CANAL+ docuseries 'Snoepjes' about the Dutch XTC industry. This partnership serves educational and awareness purposes, with Brijder providing expert commentary on MDMA/XTC addiction risks alongside the documentary content.
• Nieuwsuur (NOS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe miniseries 'Nuchter Bekeken' produced by Nieuwsuur (NOS) about alcohol use among Dutch youth featured Brijder Jeugd services and staff expertise. This media partnership raises awareness of youth alcohol addiction and drives referrals to Brijder's specialized youth programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Parnassia Groep: Parnassia Groep is Brijder's parent company and the largest mental health (GGZ) provider in the Netherlands, encompassing many divisions beyond addiction. Provides the infrastructure, referral intake, and employer brand Brijder relies on; comparability is structural rather than product-specific.
• Arkin: Arkin is a large Amsterdam-based mental health conglomerate that owns Jellinek. Comparable to Parnassia at the group level — operating broader GGZ services but with embedded addiction care (via Jellinek) that competes head-to-head with Brijder in the Randstad.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Hazelden Betty Ford is the largest US non-profit addiction treatment provider, offering residential, outpatient, and digital services across multiple states. Comparable to Brijder as a non-profit addiction specialty provider with intensive residential programs and integrated co-occurring disorder treatment.

Direct peers

• De Hoop (ggz): De Hoop is a Dutch addiction and mental health provider with residential and outpatient addiction treatment programs, including specialized care for co-occurring disorders. Comparable to Brijder in clinical intensity, residential capacity, and faith-inspired care ethos.
• Jellinek (onderdeel van Arkin): Jellinek is one of the largest Dutch addiction care providers, part of the Arkin mental health group. It offers outpatient, inpatient, and youth addiction services across Amsterdam and broader North Holland — directly overlapping Brijder's Randstad footprint and SUD treatment portfolio.
• Triora: Triora is a Dutch residential addiction treatment provider explicitly referenced as a referral partner for Brijder's detox graduates. Its intensive residential programs are clinically comparable to Brijder's VPP and Parent & Child offerings, making it a like-for-like Dutch peer.
• Novadic-Kentron: Novadic-Kentron is a Dutch addiction care provider covering North Brabant and surrounding regions, offering outpatient treatment, detox, and residential programs. Comparable to Brijder in service mix and clinical model, though operating in a different geographic region.
• Tactus Verslavingszorg: Tactus is a major Dutch addiction care provider offering prevention, outpatient, and clinical treatment across multiple provinces. It directly competes with Brijder in residential SUD programs and youth addiction services, with similar reliance on Zvw reimbursement.

Regional players

• Castle Craig: Castle Craig is a well-established UK residential addiction treatment hospital with intensive multi-week clinical programs. Comparable to Brijder's residential offerings (VPP, HITT, Parent & Child) in clinical intensity and residential model, though operating in a different geography and reimbursement regime.

Others

• Trimbos Instituut: Trimbos is the Netherlands Institute for Mental Health and Addiction, a knowledge center rather than direct treatment provider. Comparable as an addiction-sector ecosystem participant that shapes Dutch policy, prevention research, and clinical standards relevant to Brijder's operations.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brijder-verslavingszorg
• Instagraminstagram.com/brijderverslavingszorg

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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