CGG Waas & Dender

What CGG Waas & Dender does

CGG Waas & Dender is one of 17-19 designated Centra Geestelijke Gezondheidszorg (CGG) operating in Flanders, Belgium. It functions as a second-line ambulatory mental health center recognized and structurally subsidized by the Flemish Government, delivering specialized multidisciplinary care for serious psychological, psychosocial and psychiatric problems. The organization serves four primary patient segments — children (0-12), youth (12-18), adults (18-60) and elderly (60+) — across a regional footprint covering East Flanders, with offices in Aalst, Geraardsbergen, Ninove, Oudenaarde, Ronse, Zottegem, Sint-Niklaas and Dendermonde. Access is by referral from primary care providers (GPs, CLB, CAW) and treatment is delivered by appointment.

The clinical model combines psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and pedagogues who examine each case from multiple disciplinary perspectives, with specialized programs including addiction care, forensic mental health (for boundary-crossing behavior under judicial measures), KOPP/KOAP support for children of parents with mental health issues, drug prevention across 20 municipalities, and suicide prevention. Therapeutic modalities include individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) for complex trauma, and evidence-based methods such as DBT, schema therapy, mindfulness and experiential therapy. The organization operates the MijnCGG client portal for records access and appointment scheduling, and runs drug prevention teams targeting tobacco, alcohol, drugs, psychopharmaceuticals, screen use and gambling.

Revenue is generated through Flemish Government subsidies combined with regulated patient co-payments (€11 per hour standard non-medical consultation rate, with reductions available for eligible patients). The organization sits within the Zorgnet-Icuro vzw umbrella, which coordinates the 17-19 CGGs sector-wide. It is a non-profit with no venture, private equity, or public-market ownership; total headcount is approximately 90 multidisciplinary employees.

Name

CGG Waas & Dender

Legal name

Zorgnet-Icuro vzw

Website

https://cggwaasendender.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CGG Waas & Dender is a Flemish-government-recognized ambulatory mental health center in East Flanders, Belgium, providing multidisciplinary second-line psychiatric and psychological treatment for children, youth, adults and elderly across multiple regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Mental Health Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Outpatient psychiatry
• Addiction treatment
• Forensic mental health
• Mental health prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Dendermonde

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidized Healthcare Services: As a recognized and subsidized center by the Flemish Government, CGG Waas & Dender provides healthcare services at regulated rates. Revenue comes from government subsidies combined with patient contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CGG Waas & Dender is a Flemish government-recognized ambulatory mental health center providing second-line multidisciplinary treatment for children, youth, adults and elderly with serious psychological, psychosocial and psychiatric problems. Services include specialized addiction care, forensic mental health care, suicide prevention, KOPP/KOAP support, drug prevention, and group therapy programs, delivered by appointment in the Waas and Dender region.

Product overview

CGG (Centra Geestelijke Gezondheidszorg) Schelde Dender Waas operates as an ambulatory mental health center providing specialized second-line care across the Schelde Dender Waas region. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of mental health services through its main center and multiple regional offices. Core offerings include outpatient treatment programs for children, youth, adults, and elderly experiencing serious psychological, psychosocial, and psychiatric problems. Specialized services encompass addiction care, forensic mental health services, suicide prevention, and KOPP support (for children of parents with mental health issues). The center provides various therapeutic modalities including individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and psychiatric consultations. Additional services include drug prevention teams, online help resources, and a client portal (MijnCGG). All 17 CGG centers in Flanders are recognized and subsidized by the Flemish government, operating under the umbrella organization Zorgnet-Icuro.

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Products and services

• CGG Schelde Dender Waas outpatient mental health center Ambulatory second-line mental health center providing multidisciplinary treatment for children, youth, adults and elderly with serious psychological, psychosocial and psychiatric problems in the Waas and Dender region. Services are accessed by appointment after referral from a general practitioner, CLB, CAW or other first-line provider.
• Children and youth mental health treatment (0-18 years)

Quantifiable outcome

• Treatment of more than 50,000 people annually across all CGG centers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• City of Antwerp (Stad Antwerpen)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2025City of Antwerp invested €133,000 extra in CGG Vagga for drugs prevention work among youth. Total budget for CGG Vagga increased to €960,000 for two years. The partnership enables more youth workers, helpers and staff to receive advice or training, and schools can request additional coaching on substance use and drug-related crime prevention.
• Trix Culture HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCGG VAGGA and Trix have been collaborating for years on preventive measures against externalizing problem behavior among youth. CGG VAGGA supports Trix to become stronger in dealing with themes like substance use, impulsive behavior, and boundary-crossing behavior. They coach with knowledge and practical tools to create a safe environment.
• Zorgnet-IcurocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZorgnet-Icuro is the umbrella organization that manages all 17 CGGs in Flanders. They coordinate evaluation processes, policy development, and sector-wide initiatives for the mental health centers.
• Departement ZorgcoreOthersResearch by Departement Zorg in 2018 counted 346,830 children growing up with a parent with mental health or addiction problems in Flanders. This research supports the work of CGG Integra in addressing KOPP/KOAP (Children of Parents with Psychological/Addiction Problems).
• Flemish Government - Minister Hilde CrevitscoreOthersFlemish Minister of Welfare, Public Health and Family invested €1.1 million in additional capacity in the CGGs to provide treatment for young children and expectant parents. This enables home-based treatment and improves accessibility across Flanders.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CGG Vagga (Antwerpen): Another Centrum Geestelijke Gezondheidszorg in Antwerp offering identical multidisciplinary outpatient mental health services under the same Flemish government framework. Most direct comparable as a sibling CGG with similar service mix including addiction care, forensic services, and prevention.
• CGG De Pont: Another recognized Flemish CGG offering outpatient mental health treatment for all age groups. Direct peer with similar referral-based intake model and multidisciplinary team structure.
• CGG Integra (Limburg): Recognized CGG in Limburg province providing outpatient mental health services to children, youth, adults, and elderly. Direct peer operating under identical Flemish government subsidy structure with KOPP/KOAP specialization.
• CGG Prisma: Sister CGG providing comparable ambulatory mental health care across age groups. Direct peer operating under the same Zorgnet-Icuro coordinated network with equivalent service portfolio.
• CGG Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen: Adjacent CGG serving overlapping East Flanders region. Direct peer with shared drug prevention teams serving 20 municipalities and similar headquarters in Aalst area.

Broad incumbents

• Parnassia Groep: Largest Dutch mental health provider offering extensive outpatient and inpatient psychiatric services. Broader incumbent demonstrating the consolidated European CMHC model with multi-regional reach and broader service portfolio.
• Broeders van Liefde (Psychiatrische Centra): Large Belgian network of psychiatric hospitals and mental health services operated by the Brothers of Charity. Broader incumbent providing both inpatient and outpatient mental health services across Belgium with religious-affiliated operational structure.
• UPC KU Leuven: University Psychiatric Center KU Leuven offering specialized psychiatric care with research integration. Broader incumbent combining clinical services with academic mission, demonstrating a higher-acuity alternative in the Belgian mental health ecosystem.
• GGZ inGeest: Major Dutch mental health organization affiliated with VU Amsterdam providing specialized psychiatric care. Broader incumbent with similar multidisciplinary outpatient model and comparable public health orientation.

Regional players

• Centrum voor Ambulante Revalidatie & Therapie (CART): Belgian ambulatory rehabilitation and therapy centers providing outpatient mental health and developmental services. Regional player operating in adjacent ambulatory space with comparable referral-based delivery model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries18 records

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