Zorggroep Stad en Ommeland

What Zorggroep Stad en Ommeland does

Zorggroep Stad en Ommeland, operating under the brand Zinso, is a private Dutch care organization headquartered in Groningen that delivers forensic ambulatory guidance, protected living, specialized housing support, day activities, and reintegration services across the three northern provinces of Groningen, Friesland, and Drenthe. Its portfolio centers on six core offerings: Forensische Ambulante Begeleiding (FAB), Cultureel Forensische Zorg (CFZorg, a joint offering with CMZorg), Specialistisch Woon en Ondersteuningsteam (SWOT) woonbegeleiding, the 16-bed Woonvoorziening 'De Torenstraat' in Winschoten, and Dagbesteding/re-integratie 'De Werkplaats' in Groningen. The organization serves adults (18+) with complex multi-problem issues spanning forensic involvement, psychiatric problems, substance use, severe housing difficulties, and migration-related cultural challenges, using the Situationeel Begeleiden methodology combined with RNR (Risk-Need-Responsivity) principles and proprietary tools such as the FARE risk assessment and the Cultureel Interview.

Zinso operates a referral-based, contract-funded business model with no direct consumer pricing. Revenue streams are tied to three primary Dutch government frameworks: WMO (Wet Maatschappelijke Ondersteuning) for municipal social support, WLZ (Wet Langdurige Zorg) for long-term care insurance, and IFZO (Indicatie Forensische Zorg) for forensic placements coordinated through 3RO/reclassering, supplemented by UWV and DJI contracts for reintegration and justice-related services. Clients are referred by municipalities, reclassering, judicial institutions, addiction care providers (VNN), psychiatric specialists (Mesdag AFPB), and the Care and Safety House Groningen, with intake assessments conducted within 2-3 weeks of referral.

The company is HKZ-certified under ISO 9001 within Welfare and Social Services, operates with a works council (ondernemingsraad), a clients' council, and a supervisory board (Raad van Commissarissen), and has 51-100 employees. Founded in 2012, it has established sub-brands CFZorg (2020s), SWOT (2020), De Werkplaats, and De Torenstraat as distinct service lines, while maintaining a co-branded partner network across the Dutch forensic, justice, and social care ecosystem in the Northern Netherlands.

Name

Zorggroep Stad en Ommeland

Legal name

Zorggroep Stad en Ommeland

Website

https://zinso.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Zorggroep Stad en Ommeland (Zinso) is a private Dutch care organization in Groningen delivering forensic ambulatory guidance, protected living, specialized housing support, and reintegration services to adults with complex multi-problem issues across Groningen, Friesland, and Drenthe, funded primarily through WMO, WLZ, and IFZO government contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Groningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. WMO - Wet Maatschappelijke Ondersteuning: Municipal-funded social support services for clients requiring guidance while living independently
2. WLZ - Wet Langdurige Zorg: Long-term care insurance funded services for clients with persistent care needs requiring protected living arrangements
3. IFZO - Indicatie Forensische Zorg: Forensic care framework funded through judicial system for clients with legal mandates requiring forensic guidance
4. Government and UWV Contracts: Day activity and reintegration services funded by government institutions, unemployment organizations (UWV), municipalities, Justice department, and insurance companies

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Zorggroep Stad en Ommeland (Zinso) provides forensic ambulatory guidance, culturally sensitive forensic care, specialized housing support, protected residential living, and day activity/employment reintegration services for vulnerable adults in the northern Netherlands. Services are delivered at the intersection of healthcare and safety, funded through Dutch government frameworks (WMO, WLZ, IFZO) and institutional contracts, serving clients with multi-problem issues including justice involvement, addiction, mental health, and severe housing problems.

Product overview

Zinso offers a comprehensive portfolio of forensic and social care services in the Netherlands, operating at the intersection of healthcare and safety. The core offerings include Forensische Ambulante Begeleiding (FAB) for forensic outpatient guidance, Cultureel Forensische Zorg (CFZorg) for culturally sensitive forensic care, SWOT Woonbegeleiding for specialized housing support, and Woonvoorziening 'De Torenstraat' for residential care. Supporting services include Dagbesteding en re-integratie 'De Werkplaats' for day activities and employment reintegration, and Beschermd Wonen for protected living with 24-hour care. All services use the Situationeel Begeleiden methodology, focused on increasing client self-reliance across life domains including housing, work, social networks, finances, and addiction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CFZorg: Cultureel Forensische Zorg - a collaboration between Zinso and CMZorg providing culturally sensitive forensic care for clients with a migration background.
• De Werkplaats
• SWOT

Products and services

• Forensische Ambulante Begeleiding (FAB) Forensic outpatient guidance service for adults (18+) who have had contact with police and justice. Focuses on preventing recidivism through coordinated guidance across multiple life domains including housing, daily activities, finances, and substance use, delivered in cooperation with Reclassering Nederland through three-way consultations.
• Cultureel Forensische Zorg (CFZorg) Cultural Forensic Care delivered in partnership with CMZorg, providing culturally sensitive guidance in (semi-)forced frameworks for clients with migration backgrounds exhibiting problematic or delinquent behavior. Addresses criminogenic factors and strengthens protective factors using the Cultureel Interview tool and intercultural professional practice.
• SWOT Woonbegeleiding Specialized housing support provided by the Specialistisch Woon en Ondersteuningsteam (SWOT) for clients with severe housing problems including severe filth, neglect, or serious nuisance. Offers 24/7 support to help clients regain control of their living situation and prevent eviction, in cooperation with municipalities and housing corporations.
• Woonvoorziening 'De Torenstraat' Residential housing facility in Winschoten accommodating 16 residents with psychological or psychosocial problems. Provides housing support and guidance across life domains using the Situationeel Begeleiden methodology, with phased living options aimed at resocialization and increasing self-reliance.
• Dagbesteding en re-integratie 'De Werkplaats' Day activities and work reintegration service at De Werkplaats location. Provides work-oriented day activities including furniture making, assembly work, meal preparation, painting, and hospitality training. Guides people with distance to the labor market through individual and group guidance and supports job placement via partnerships with labor and temp agencies.
• Beschermd Wonen Protected living services providing 24-hour care for clients who cannot live independently. Combines housing with intensive guidance to increase self-reliance and reduce problematic behavior, targeted at clients with long-term multiple problems including housing, substance use, finances, and police/justice contact.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of clients rate quality of life as 6 or higher on a 0-10 scale
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Reclassering NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary referral partner for forensic clients requiring ambulatory guidance. Zinso collaborates with reclassering to determine the primary focus of guidance and conducts three-way consultations between reclassering, client, and ambulatory guide.
• Dienst Justitiële Inrichtingen (DJI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dutch Judicial Institutions for coordinated care of forensic clients in the justice system.
• Verslavingszorg Noord Nederland (VNN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthern Netherlands addiction care provider collaborating in the forensic care chain for clients with substance use issues.
• Mesdag AFPBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Mesdag for psychiatric expertise and FORFACT team support. Zinso has intensive cooperation with the FORFACT team of AFPN in Groningen for treatment support.
• LIMORminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized care partner contributing to the forensic care chain collaboration.
• Zorg- en Veiligheidshuis GroningencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare and Safety House Groningen - integrated approach to clients with complex needs requiring coordination between healthcare and safety providers.
• CMZorg (Cultureel Maatschappelijk Zorgbureau)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural Social Care Bureau partnership forming CFZorg (Cultureel Forensische Zorg). CMZorg provides cultural expertise while Zinso provides forensic expertise for culturally sensitive forensic care services.
• Gemeente GroningencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroningen municipality - key partner for WMO referrals and local healthcare coordination.
• Forensisch ForumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerZinso is a friend (partner) of the Forensisch Forum, contributing to the forensic care professional community in Groningen.
• UWVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch Employment Insurance Agency - contract partner for reintegration services and employment support programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Leger des Heils (Salvation Army Netherlands): Largest Dutch reclassering and multi-service social-care organization, running protected living, ambulatory guidance, and reintegration programs across the entire country. Comparable to Zinso because it occupies the same intersection of healthcare, justice, and social support, but at much greater scale and broader service breadth.
• 's Heeren Loo: Large Dutch care organization providing protected living, ambulatory guidance, and day activities across multiple regions. Comparable to Zinso on Beschermd Wonen and ambulatory support services, but at national scale with much broader disability and behavioral health scope.

Direct peers

• Tactus Verslavingszorg: Dutch addiction care provider operating across the Netherlands with ambulatory guidance, protected living, and forensic pathways. Directly comparable to Zinso on the VNN-style addiction-care chain and reclassering partnership model, and an explicit competitor for WMO/WLZ-funded client referrals.
• Lister: Dutch organization providing supported and protected living, ambulatory guidance, and forensic care for clients with complex multi-problem issues including mental health, addiction, and justice involvement. Closely matches Zinso's Beschermd Wonen and Forensische Ambulante Begeleiding offerings.
• Limor: Northern Netherlands chain partner providing protected living and ambulatory care to multi-problem clients. Closely comparable to Zinso on protected living operations, regional footprint, and the WMO/WLZ funding mix, operating as a direct peer for client referrals.
• Fier: Dutch specialist in forensic care for vulnerable populations including victims and offenders, with ambulatory and residential services. Comparable to Zinso's forensic niche and reclassering-adjacent positioning, although Fier's primary focus is on gender-based violence.
• AFPN (Drenthe Forensisch Psychiatrische Afdeling): Dutch forensic psychiatry provider including the FORFACT team that Zinso collaborates with. Operates in the same northern Netherlands region with overlapping psychiatric and forensic care capabilities, making it a direct comparable for forensic care delivery and partnership dynamics.
• Verslavingszorg Noord Nederland (VNN): Northern Netherlands addiction care provider and Zinso chain partner. Directly comparable as a regional Dutch care organization delivering forensic ambulatory guidance and addiction-related Beschermd Wonen services in the same Groningen/Friesland/Drenthe geography.

Others

• Reclassering Nederland: Dutch national reclassering agency responsible for forensic client referrals. Not a direct competitor — it routes clients to providers like Zinso — but operationally adjacent because it sets intake standards, training requirements (RNR/FARE), and quality benchmarks that shape Zinso's service design.

Regional players

• GGZ Drenthe: Regional mental health provider in Drenthe offering ambulatory mental health care, protected living, and forensic psychiatry. Comparable to Zinso on WLZ-funded services and chain-partnership dynamics, serving the same northern Dutch regional footprint with broader psychiatric scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zinso
• Xx.com/stadenommeland

Compliance1 record

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