Stjoer

What Stjoer does

Stjoer (legal name: Stichting Stjoer) is a Dutch nonprofit foundation headquartered at Tesselschadestraat 8A, 8913 HB Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Founded in 1998 and operating under K.v.K. number 01 08 03 83 (RSIN: 814168012), the organization provides social support, peer-based recovery programs, and volunteer opportunities for individuals experiencing psychological, social, or autism-spectrum challenges across the province of Friesland. Service delivery is centered on 22 physical locations, anchored by three main hubs in Leeuwarden, Gorredijk, and Sneek, with additional social walk-in points distributed province-wide.

The core service portfolio comprises walk-in social spaces (Sociale Inloop), structured recovery programs (PC Probaat, Rijk van Ervaring, Maatjesproject, E-team, Sedrana, Interne diensten), and dedicated sub-brands including the Smaak & Schaak meeting point in Sneek, the monthly Autismecafé, and the Groeivijver youth space. The methodology emphasizes a 'herstellen' (recovery) philosophy in which participants both receive support and contribute through volunteer activities, co-creating programming with professional staff. No digital product, mobile application, API, or proprietary technology platform exists; all services are delivered in person at physical sites.

The business model is that of a publicly funded Dutch social welfare nonprofit. Stjoer does not charge participants directly and discloses no revenue figures. Funding is sourced through municipal contracts under Dutch social legislation (Wmo, Jeugdwet) and reimbursements from healthcare insurers, supplemented by partner collaborations. Distribution is regional-only (Friesland), the marketing footprint is limited to organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) and the stjoer.frl website, and there are no disclosed acquisitions, equity raises, or institutional investors. The organization employs 11-50 staff and publishes annual reports covering 2021 through 2025.

Name

Stjoer

Legal name

Stichting Stjoer

Website

https://stjoer.frl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stjoer is a Dutch nonprofit foundation that delivers in-person mental health and social recovery support, including walk-in centers and structured volunteer programs, to residents of the Friesland province in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Recovery and Social Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAN

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services

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

SECONDARYBPAGACAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

Keywords

• Mental health recovery
• Social support services
• Peer support programs
• Volunteer programs
• Community integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeuwarden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stjoer provides recovery-oriented social support for individuals experiencing psychological and social challenges in Friesland, Netherlands. Its core offering is a network of 22 walk-in locations and structured volunteer-based programs (PC Probaat, Rijk van Ervaring, Maatjesproject, E-team, Sedrana, Sociale Inloop) that combine peer support, social meeting places, and skill-building activities to promote recovery, structure, and social participation.

Product overview

Stjoer is a recovery support organization operating as a unified service rather than a technology product. The organization provides a network of social drop-in locations across Friesland (Leeuwarden, Gorredijk, Sneek, and 19+ other locations), combined with structured recovery-oriented programs including PC Probaat, Rijk van Ervaring, Maatjesproject, E-team, Sedrana, and internal services. Core offerings center on social connection, peer support, and volunteer-based activities that support mental health recovery and community integration. Locations include dedicated centers (Smaak & Schaak in Sneek), social drop-in points, and the main coordination hub in Leeuwarden.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smaak & Schaak: Social meeting point in Sneek offering activities and support for people with mental health challenges, including Autismecafé
• Autismecafé
• Groeivijver

Products and services

• Sociale Inloop A social drop-in service providing a welcoming space for participants to meet others, have conversations over coffee or tea, make connections, and be themselves without needing an appointment. Open at various locations across Friesland.
• PC Probaat A volunteering program focused on computer/PC activities that provides structure and skill development opportunities for participants in their recovery journey.
• Rijk van Ervaring A program centered on experience and sharing, where participants can contribute their lived-experience wisdom and learn from others as part of recovery.
• Maatjesproject A buddy program connecting participants with volunteers for one-to-one support and companionship in their recovery journey.
• E-team A team-based volunteering program providing participants with collaborative work experience and structure within a peer group setting.
• Sedrana A program offered at various locations including Holwert that supports people in their recovery journey through group activities and peer support.
• Interne diensten Internal support services that contribute to the operational backbone of Stjoer's programs and locations.
• Smaak & Schaak (Sneek location) A social meeting location in Sneek where people can meet others in a safe and open environment. Offers relaxing and educational activities, includes a 'Groeivijver' (growth pond) space for recovery and self-direction, and hosts the monthly Autismecafé.
• Locatie Leeuwarden (headquarters) The main headquarters and coordination center of Stjoer, providing the central location for meeting, support, and referral to appropriate activities across the organization.
• Locatie Gorredijk A social drop-in location in Gorredijk open four half-days per week with a varied activity program of guest speakers, themed discussions, and participant-led activities, serving as a trusted base for contact, guidance, and participation in the neighborhood.
• Autismecafé A monthly evening gathering for people with autism spectrum conditions, held in Sneek on the last Thursday of each month, providing a safe and social environment to meet others with similar experiences without registration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Participants report gaining structure, purpose, new social contacts, and increased resilience through volunteer work at Stjoer
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• GGZ Friesland: Regional mental health provider in Friesland offering clinical and social support services. Comparable geographically and in target population, though operating more clinically-focused programs rather than Stjoer's purely peer-led model.

Direct peers

• RIBW Gooi en Vechtstreek / RIBW Nederland: Dutch regional organizations providing sheltered and supported living for people with mental health challenges. Direct peer in peer-support, community-based recovery, and welfare-funded service delivery.
• Kwintes: Large Dutch mental health and social support organization providing supported living, recovery, and social participation services. Operates a similar peer-support, community-based recovery model funded through Wmo and other Dutch welfare frameworks.
• Lister: Dutch nonprofit providing supported housing, peer support, and recovery-oriented services for people with mental health vulnerabilities. Directly comparable to Stjoer in mission, peer-led model, and welfare-funded delivery across the Netherlands.

Broad incumbents

• Humanitas DMH: Dutch mental health support organization providing social participation, supported living, and recovery programs. Comparable in peer-support approach and welfare-funded delivery, though operating at broader national scale.
• Cordaan: Large Amsterdam-based healthcare and social support provider offering mental health and recovery services. Comparable in mission and Dutch welfare ecosystem, though operating at much larger institutional scale.
• Philadelphia Zorg: Dutch care organization supporting people with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum conditions. Comparable in autism-focused programming and welfare-funded operations, though larger and more clinically oriented.
• MEE Nederland: National Dutch organization supporting people with disabilities and chronic conditions, including autism spectrum. Comparable in serving people with autism and long-term psychosocial needs, with similar welfare-funded operations.
• Leger des Heils Nederland: Dutch arm of the Salvation Army, providing social services, shelter, and recovery support funded through government and donations. Comparable in mission, nonprofit structure, and delivery of community-based recovery services, but at significantly larger national scale.

Emerging players

• De Regenboog Groep: Amsterdam-based organization providing social support, recovery programs, and community meeting places for vulnerable populations. Comparable in low-threshold drop-in model and recovery-oriented peer support.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/stjoer.frl
• Facebookfacebook.com/Stjoer.frl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stjoer-frl
• Instagraminstagram.com/stjoer.frl

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