De Kentering

What De Kentering does

De Kentering is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting) operating since approximately 1999 from a single walk-in center, the T-Huis, at Limoslaan 10 in Nijmegen, Netherlands. It functions as a low-threshold, peer-led support center for and by people with psychological vulnerabilities and their families (naasten), offering independent client support, peer support groups, educational courses, guest lectures through the GEK in de KLAS initiative, an open inloop with coffee and a listening ear, and content resources including the 'Waldemar Schrijft' self-help article series and a curated library. The organization employs approximately 23 staff and is sustained by a volunteer and ervaringsdeskundige (experts-by-experience) base. It holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status, holds seats in client councils, and collaborates with the Municipality of Nijmegen and a network of regional mental health organizations including RIBW, Pro Persona, IrisZorg, Ypsilon, and MIND.

The business model is non-commercial: services are provided free or at low cost to end users, with funding sourced primarily from the Municipality of Nijmegen and likely additional public grants. There is no technology platform, app, or paid product line; the underlying 'technology' is the physical T-Huis, a structured activities program, and a digital presence (website, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, quarterly digital plus biannual paper newsletters). Communication and outreach rely on community channels and a blog-style content library rather than a go-to-market sales motion. The GTM motion is community-led: awareness is built through municipal alignment, peer referrals, school outreach, and sustained local press coverage over 25+ years.

In 2024–2025, De Kentering marked its 25th anniversary, posted a vacancy for an Algemeen Manager, added a new recovery group for women with sexual trauma, expanded creative workshop programming, and joined the Leercoalitie Zelfhulp en Peersupport. These moves indicate incremental portfolio refresh within a stable single-site, single-municipality operating footprint.

Name

De Kentering

Legal name

De Kentering

Website

https://dekentering.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

De Kentering is a Dutch non-profit peer-support center in Nijmegen serving people with psychological vulnerabilities and their families via walk-in access, courses, peer groups, independent client support, and community outreach, funded primarily by the Municipality of Nijmegen.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Peer Support

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Mental health peer support
• Community support services
• Client advocacy
• Psychological support groups
• Mental health education

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijmegen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding / Municipal Support: As a non-profit organization with ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status, De Kentering operates with public funding from the municipality of Nijmegen and possibly other governmental sources. Services are provided free of charge or at low cost to clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

De Kentering is a low-threshold community support center ("steunpunt voor en door mensen met een psychische kwetsbaarheid") based in Nijmegen, Netherlands, providing open walk-in access, peer support groups, independent client support, educational courses, guest lectures, and advocacy services for people with psychological vulnerabilities and their loved ones. Operating as a non-profit with ANBI status, the organization is funded through municipal/government sources and delivers services free of charge, relying on staff, volunteers, and experienced experts (ervaringsdeskundigen).

Product overview

De Kentering is a low-threshold support center for and by people with psychological vulnerabilities and their relatives. The organization operates as a unified service offering peer support, educational courses, information sessions, and drop-in assistance. Its portfolio includes independent client support, peer group meetings, courses on mental health topics, educational presentations, a library collection, and self-help content through the 'Waldemar Schrijft...' article series and experiential story sharing. Communication is maintained through both digital and paper newsletters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Open Inloop (Open Walk-in) Low-threshold drop-in support at the T-Huis location (Limoslaan 10, Nijmegen) where visitors can have coffee or tea, a conversation, and a listening ear during weekday opening hours (Monday-Friday 10:00-16:00), without any referral or appointment required.
• Onafhankelijke Cliëntondersteuning (Independent Client Support) Independent client support providing guidance and assistance for people with psychological vulnerabilities and their relatives in navigating social services, the Sociaal Domein (Social Domain), and care systems.
• Lotgenotencontact en Supportgroepen (Peer Support Groups) Peer support groups and mutual aid groups connecting individuals with similar psychological experiences for shared support, understanding, and recovery, including a recovery group for women with sexual trauma.
• Cursussen en Trainingen (Courses and Training) Educational courses offered to individuals with psychological vulnerabilities, covering topics such as dealing with mental health challenges, mindfulness, personal development, and creative workshops.
• Voorlichting en Gastlessen / GEK in de KLAS (Educational Presentations) Educational presentations and guest lectures at schools and educational institutions about psychiatric vulnerabilities, aimed at reducing stigma and promoting understanding of mental health conditions.
• Belangenbehartiging (Advocacy) Representation and advocacy on behalf of people with psychological vulnerabilities through participation in client councils (cliëntenraden) and municipal consultations with the Gemeente Nijmegen.
• Bibliotheek en Boekenverzameling (Library and Book Collection) A collection of books on mental health topics, self-help, and recovery that members can access and borrow at the T-Huis location.
• Waldemar Schrijft... (Self-Help Article Series) A website section featuring articles by Waldemar Krijgsman offering self-help texts on coping with mental health issues such as psychosis, autism, depression, and anxiety, including book reviews.
• Ervaringsverhalen (Experience Stories) Personal stories from individuals sharing their experiences with mental health challenges, including depression, burnout, autism, psychosis, and schizophrenia, published on the De Kentering website.
• Digitale en Papieren Nieuwsbrieven (Digital and Paper Newsletters) Newsletter publications delivered quarterly via email (digital) and twice yearly by mail (paper magazine format) to keep subscribers informed about organization activities and news.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gemeente Nijmegen (Municipality of Nijmegen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Kentering collaborates with the Municipality of Nijmegen through representation in client councils and municipal consultations. The organization participates in municipal discussions to advocate for the interests of psychologically vulnerable citizens and maintains ongoing cooperation and alignment with the municipality.
• GEK in de KLASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEK in de KLAS was set up from De Kentering and provides educational presentations about psychiatric vulnerabilities at schools and universities. The organization works closely with other regional institutions and represents an initiative that originated from De Kentering's community development efforts.
• Client Councils (Cliëntenraden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Kentering maintains representation in client councils to stay connected with their constituency and better advocate for the interests of psychologically vulnerable citizens in policy discussions.
• Various Linked Mental Health OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization's links page references partnerships with organizations including RIBW Nijmegen & Rivierenland, Pro Persona, IrisZorg, Ypsilon, Anoiksis, MIND, Trimbos-instituut, and many other mental health and social support organizations in the Nijmegen region.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Trimbos-instituut: Dutch national knowledge center for mental health. An ecosystem counterpart to De Kentering — providing research, policy advice, and resources that complement local peer-support organizations like De Kentering.
• GGZ Nederland: Dutch branch association for mental health and addiction care providers. Operates in the same mental health ecosystem as De Kentering as an industry umbrella, though De Kentering is not a clinical GGZ member.

Broad incumbents

• IrisZorg: Large regional provider of mental health and social support services across Gelderland and beyond. Overlaps with De Kentering's mental health support offering but operates at substantially greater scale and with clinical capabilities.
• Pro Persona: Major specialist mental health provider active in Nijmegen and surrounding regions. Comparable client population but offers clinical treatment at a much larger scale rather than low-threshold peer support.
• MIND: National Dutch platform for mental health awareness, peer support, and advocacy. Shares De Kentering's information-provision and de-stigmatization mission, but operates at national scale through digital channels.

Direct peers

• Ypsilon: Dutch association for family members and loved ones of people with psychotic vulnerabilities. Comparable to De Kentering's naasten (loved ones) support segment and its advocacy role in municipal policy discussions.
• Lister: Dutch provider of supported housing and community-based mental health support. Comparable to De Kentering in its focus on independent living and community participation for people with psychological vulnerabilities.
• Stichting Zelfhulp Netwerk: Dutch national network supporting self-help and peer-support groups. Directly aligned with De Kentering's lotgenotencontact (peer contact) and ervaringsdeskundige (experts by experience) activities, providing infrastructure and training to similar groups.
• RIBW Nijmegen & Rivierenland: Regional provider of community-based mental health support in Nijmegen and Rivierenland. Directly comparable to De Kentering in target population (people with psychological vulnerabilities) and community-based support delivery, though RIBW operates at larger scale with clinical backing.
• Anoiksis: Dutch national association for people with psychosis vulnerability and their families, providing peer contact, advocacy, and information. Shares De Kentering's 'voor en door' (for and by) lived-experience ethos and advocacy focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KenteringNMGN
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrsKdhae29QrWXrZnFpKX_Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/kenteringNMGN
• Instagraminstagram.com/dekenteringnijmegen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/de-kentering

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