What Impluz Innovatie & Preventie does

Impluz Innovatie & Preventie is a non-profit foundation operating under Stichting Wijz / De Kern within the Dimence Groep, delivering prevention training, courses, and innovation projects across the Dutch provinces of Overijssel and Gelderland. The organization operates through two divisions: Impluz Preventie, which delivers training programs, group interventions, and individual coaching to children, youth, adults, and seniors on topics including KOPP/KOV (children of parents with mental illness), mindfulness, ACT-based resilience, mental health first aid, and domestic violence recovery; and Impluz Innovatie, which organizes networks, develops programs, and provides project leadership for healthcare and welfare innovation initiatives. The portfolio spans 58+ distinct training programs such as Piep zei de muis (ages 4-7), KOPP family programs, (Sh)it Happens (ACT for youth 12-25), Cuddle & Care (parent-infant support), THINK op School (social-emotional curriculum), @ease (anonymized youth drop-in), and Preventie Op Maat (individualized home visits).

The business model is primarily B2G (municipal commissioning), with municipalities in 23+ cities funding prevention programs for residents at no cost. A secondary B2B revenue stream allows organizations, schools, and social work partners to purchase specific training programs independently (for example, Cuddle & Care at €1,750 excluding VAT per implementation). Delivery occurs through three operational hubs (Deventer, Almelo, Zwolle) and a network of trained trainers who run programs at community centers, schools, and corporate sites. Technology infrastructure is minimal and consists of third-party platforms including Minddistrict for online treatment and ZIVVER for secure communications, with no proprietary AI/ML or technology platform described. The organization holds ANBI (public benefit organization) status and has research partnerships with Tilburg University, funded by ZonMW, plus operational collaborations with the Heracles Almelo Foundation, Kansrijke Start Deventer, and other social-domain partners within the Dimence Groep ecosystem.

Name

Impluz Innovatie & Preventie

Legal name

Stichting Wijz / De Kern

Website

https://impluz.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Impluz Innovatie & Preventie is a Dutch non-profit foundation delivering prevention training, mental health programs, and innovation project leadership across 23+ municipalities in Overijssel and Gelderland, serving residents, schools, and social work organizations under the Dimence Groep.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Mental Health Prevention Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Mental health prevention
• Prevention training
• Social work services
• Community mental health
• Youth mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

Deventer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Commissioning: Impluz is commissioned by municipalities to provide prevention trainings and programs. The municipalities fund the services, making them free for residents. The organization serves municipalities in Overijssel and Gelderland including Almelo, Deventer, Hardenberg, Hellendoorn, Kampen, Ommen, Rijssen-Holten, Staphorst, Twenterand, Wierden, Zutphen, and Zwolle.
2. Organization/Professional Training Procurement: Organizations, schools, and social work partners can purchase specific training programs or interventions for their staff, participants, or students. Training programs can be purchased independently for use within the organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Impluz Innovatie & Preventie delivers prevention training, courses, group interventions, and individual coaching to promote positive health and wellbeing, alongside innovation project management for healthcare and welfare organizations. The organization runs age-specific support groups (children, youth, adults, seniors), KOPP/KOV programs for children of parents with mental illness or addiction, mindfulness and resilience training, mental health first aid workshops, and projects such as @ease youth drop-in centers and Vitaal & Veilig Thuis preventive home visits. Services are commissioned primarily by Dutch municipalities and purchased directly by organizations, schools, and social work partners.

Product overview

Impluz Innovatie & Preventie operates as a two-division organization under the Dimence Groep: Impluz Preventie offers training programs, courses, and interventions for mental health and wellbeing, while Impluz Innovatie develops innovative projects and provides project management services. The core product portfolio includes age-specific support groups like Piep, zei de muis (ages 4-7) and Billy Boem (ages 8-12), KOPP/KOV family programs (KOPP Voor jou, KOPP Time 4U, KOPP Nu Jij!), ACT-based training (Sh)it Happens for youth, Mindfulness courses, Mental Health First Aid workshops, Cuddle & Care parent-infant programs, THINK op School social-emotional curriculum, @ease youth drop-in centers, and preventive home visit services like Preventie Op Maat and Vitaal & Veilig Thuis. Services target both individuals (children, youth, adults, seniors) and professionals/organizations, with offerings varying by municipality across Overijssel and Gelderland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Impluz Preventie: Provides prevention training, courses, interventions, individual coaching and develops programs to promote positive health and wellbeing for individuals, professionals and organizations.
• Impluz Innovatie

Products and services

• Piep, zei de muis A support club for children aged 4-7 experiencing stress, anxiety, or tension at home due to situations like parental illness, divorce, or family conflict. Uses a hand puppet to help children talk about emotions like sadness, fear, and anger.
• Cuddle & Care Group program supporting healthy development of (single-parent) families with babies and toddlers through local parent-child cafes; provides information on attachment, sensitive parenting, and financial advice.
• KOPP/KOV Training Programs Support groups for Children of Parents with Psychic problems or addiction (KOPP/KOV), including age-segmented programs such as Piep zei de muis, Billy Boem, KOPP Voor jou, KOPP Time 4U, and KOPP Nu Jij! for different age groups.
• (Sh)it Happens ACT-based (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) group training for youth aged 12-25 to develop practical skills for handling difficult thoughts and feelings and build mental resilience.
• Workshop Eerste Hulp bij Psychische Klachten Mental Health First Aid workshop teaching participants how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health issues in colleagues, family, and friends.
• bijZONDER GEWELDig Training program for women who have experienced or are experiencing domestic violence, helping them gain self-confidence and learn to handle relationships differently.
• THINK op School Social-emotional learning curriculum for youth in secondary education and MBO, providing lessons on current social issues and life skills.
• Impluz Project Management Services Project management services for healthcare and welfare organizations seeking to implement innovations, providing experienced project leaders for social domain and mental health projects.
• Loop je Lichter Running group for adults with mild psychological complaints, combining exercise with mental health support under guidance of trained instructors.
• Mindfulness Impluz Mindfulness course helping participants live more in the moment and reduce daily stress through guided meditation and awareness practices.
• @ease Youth mental health drop-in center where young people aged 12-25 can talk anonymously and without waitlists to peer supporters and professionals about topics like performance pressure, loneliness, and sadness.
• Vitaal & Veilig Thuis Preventive home visit program for seniors aged 70+ using an online platform to assess needs across all life domains and connect them with local support services.
• Voorlichting Puberbrein Educational presentations on adolescent brain development for parents and teachers, providing tips and strategies for dealing with teenage behavior.
• Ouder-baby-interventie Home-based support for parents with mental health issues to improve bonding with their baby, focusing on the parent-child relationship rather than psychological treatment.
• KOPP Gezinsgesprekken Family counseling sessions to help families talk about home situations when a parent has mental health or addiction issues, supporting children up to age 23.
• Preventie Op Maat Individualized home visits for children and youth aged 0-23 growing up with stress and tension at home, providing support and practical tools.
• Gericht op de Toekomst Program for women in the Twente region who have experienced domestic violence, focusing on rebuilding confidence and future planning.
• De ImpACT van Mantelzorgen Course for caregivers of people with physical or mental health conditions, helping them cope with caregiving challenges and maintain their own wellbeing.
• Geef Glans aan je Leven Life enrichment course for seniors dealing with personal changes and loss, helping them find new balance and meaning in life.
• Hoogbegaafd, Uit je Hoofd Active group training for gifted children and adolescents to learn to be more body-aware and less in their heads, addressing perfectionism and overstimulation.
• Genderdiversiteit Project Project focusing on improving understanding and support around gender diversity, sexuality, and mental health through collaboration with professionals, youth, and parents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Heracles Kleedkamersessies won 1st place at Eredivisie Awards and €50,000 prize for youth mental health initiative
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Heracles Almelo FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2025Collaboration on 'Heracles Kleedkamersessies' project providing a safe space for young adults 18-30 to discuss mental health topics in the football stadium changing room. The project won first place at the Eredivisie Awards and €50,000 prize.
• Tilburg UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Research partnership conducting studies on the effectiveness of Cuddle & Care program for families with infants and toddlers in poverty. Study aims to understand how to best reach and support parents in vulnerable situations.
• Stichting Jeugd ggzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWithin Dimence Groep ecosystem, Jeugd ggz provides specialized youth mental health services and collaborates on innovative projects in care and welfare.
• WijZ WelzijncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the WijZ/De Kern organization within Dimence Groep, providing welfare services and collaborating on social domain projects.
• De KerncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the WijZ/De Kern organization within Dimence Groep, providing social work services. Collaborates on innovation projects and @ease Zwolle.
• @ease Zwolle NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork collaboration including Mindfit, Jeugd ggz, De Kern, Incognito, De Stadkamer Zwolle, and Het Vliegende Paard. Provides free, anonymous mental health support for youth 12-25 with no waiting list.
• TactusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the 'Uit de Schaduw' webinar for professionals about KOPP/KOV (children of parents with mental illness or addiction).
• AV Daventria 1906minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRunning club collaboration for 'Loop je Lichter' program - a running group for adults with mild psychological complaints in Deventer, combining physical activity with mental health support.
• Kansrijke Start DeventercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerROK Deventer project is part of Kansrijke Start Deventer, focused on healthy attachment between parent and child from pregnancy through early childhood.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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