Specialistenhulp
Specialistenhulp (Specialisten Coöperatie UA) is a Hoofddorp-based Dutch cooperative running a regional network of 50+ independent GGZ specialists that delivers specialistische mental healthcare under the Zvw, with particular focus on adults with mild intellectual disability (LVB) and comorbid psychiatric complaints across four North Holland regions.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersHoofddorp, Netherlands
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Specialistenhulp does
Specialistenhulp, legally Specialisten Coöperatie UA, is a Dutch cooperative of independent (vrijgevestigde) GGZ specialists headquartered in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. Founded in 2018 as an internal treatment department of Stichting De Linde and spun out as an independent cooperative in 2023, the company organizes specialistische geestelijke gezondheidszorg (mental healthcare) through a regional network of 50+ independent psychiatrists, GZ-psychologen, verpleegkundig specialisten and VG-artsen. Its primary service population is adults with a light intellectual disability (LVB) or lower cognitive functioning and comorbid psychiatric complaints (depression, anxiety/PTSD, OCD, emotion regulation problems), delivered under the Zorgverzekeringswet with all seven major Dutch health insurers and complemented by Wmo/Wlz-funded services through Stichting De Linde.
The core product is a regional specialist GGZ network platform with five service modules: Diagnostiek (structured test batteries), Behandeling (evidence-based therapy in blocks of seven sessions, including CGT, EMDR, ACT, Schematherapie, Exposure in vivo, IPT, MBT and ERT with LVB-specific modules), Farmacotherapie (under regiebehandelaar or Arts-VG supervision), Vitaliteit (body-oriented interventions such as boxing, running therapy, yoga and breathwork) and a Consultatielijn voor huisartsen. The technology stack is built on Dutch healthcare interoperability standards — ZorgDomein for referral intake (AGB 22221411), CRSInternet for client tracking and declarations, VECOZO for insurer/municipality communication, Medimo for electronic prescribing, and ZorgMail/ZIVVER/Connect4care/Office 365 for encrypted communications — with an in-house AI-matching tool as the principal proprietary layer.
Revenue is generated primarily through Zvw-declaraties by affiliated specialists under ZPM contracts with the seven contracted insurers, supplemented by a smaller stream of non-insured care billed under bespoke written agreements and by consultatie/co-behandeling/projectafspraken with gemeenten, VG-instellingen and collega-GGZ-instellingen. Patients pay only the wettelijke eigen risico (€385 in 2025); declarations go directly to the insurer. Go-to-market is referral-led through GPs on ZorgDomein, complemented by regional events, intervisie, and published kwaliteitsstatuut/professioneel statuut, with no paid digital marketing channels disclosed. The company is ISO 9001-certified and operates across four North Holland regions (Haarlemmermeer, Haarlem, Alkmaar, IJmond).
Specialistenhulp firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Specialistenhulp
- Legal name
- Specialisten Coöperatie UA
- Website
- https://specialistenhulp.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Specialistenhulp (Specialisten Coöperatie UA) is a Hoofddorp-based Dutch cooperative running a regional network of 50+ independent GGZ specialists that delivers specialistische mental healthcare under the Zvw, with particular focus on adults with mild intellectual disability (LVB) and comorbid psychiatric complaints across four North Holland regions.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Specialistenhulp industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialist Mental Healthcare Services
- NAICS
- Home Health Care Services (62161), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213), Home Health Care Services (6216), Home Health Care Services (621610)
- SIC
- Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Behavioral Health Managed Care (Medicaid) / BH Carve-In-Carve-Out Plans (HLAEAEAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Benefits, Insurance & Long-Term Care Planning Navigation (Medicare/Medicaid/LTC) (HLADALAI)
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Where Specialistenhulp is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hoofddorp
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Specialistenhulp business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Zvw-behandelingen (specialistische GGZ): Specialist GGZ treatment (diagnostiek, evidence-based therapy, farmacotherapie) delivered under the Zorgverzekeringswet. Specialistenhulp declares treatment costs directly to the patient's zorgverzekeraar; revenue is governed by ZPM contracting with the seven contracted insurers (Menzis, Achmea, CZ, DSW, VGZ, Zilveren Kruis, Zorg en Zekerheid). Patients are subject to the wettelijk eigen risico (€385 in 2025).
- Niet-verzekerde zorg / aanvullende diensten: Care not covered by the basisverzekering or aanvullende verzekeringen is offered under bespoke written agreements, with costs discussed upfront with the patient. Represents a small share of overall revenue.
- Consultatie, co-behandeling en projectafspraken: Revenue from consultatie (telefonisch of op locatie) for huisartsen, multidisciplinary co-behandeling with first line and sociaal domein, and maatwerk projectafspraken met gemeenten, VG-instellingen and other partners. Tarieven are transparant but not publicly listed.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Zvw basisverzekering (specialistische GGZ behandeling) |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Niet-verzekerde zorg |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Specialistenhulp product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Specialistenhulp operates a regional network of independent GGZ specialists (psychiatrists, GZ-psychologists, nurse specialists and VG physicians) that delivers diagnostic testing, evidence-based therapy (CGT, EMDR, ACT, Schematherapie, Exposure in vivo, IPT, MBT, ERT), pharmacotherapy and vitality-oriented group interventions for adults — with a specific focus on clients with mild intellectual disability (LVB) or lower cognitive functioning and comorbid psychiatric complaints. Care is delivered consultatively and short-term on top of existing primary care, VG-care and social-domain support, with administration, registration and billing handled centrally. Treatments are declared directly to contracted Dutch health insurers under the Zorgverzekeringswet, and non-insured or partnership work is contracted in writing per case.
Product overview
Specialistenhulp operates as a single integrated offering: a regional specialist GGZ network platform (the "Specialistenhulp netwerk") anchored in the cooperative "Specialisten Coöperatie UA", rather than as separate standalone products. Around this core platform sit the Diagnostiek module (test batteries for ADHD, ASS, PTSS, depression, anxiety and OCD), the Behandeling (Therapie) module delivering evidence-based methods (CGT, EMDR, ACT, Schematherapie, Exposure in vivo, IPT, MBT, ERT) within blocks of seven sessions, the Farmacotherapie module (medication under a regiebehandelaar or Arts-VG), the Vitaliteit module (body-oriented group sessions such as boxing, running therapy, yoga and breathwork), and the Consultatielijn voor huisartsen. The platform also embeds an AI-matching tool that routes casuistry to the right specialist, while Woonbegeleiding & Dagbesteding is delivered jointly with parent Stichting De Linde under the Wmo/Wlz.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Diagnostiek Structured diagnostic service delivering standardised test batteries for ADHD, ASS, PTSS, depressive disorder, anxiety/panic disorder and OCD, performed before treatment under supervision of a regiebehandelaar and guided by a GZ-psycholoog; aimed at adults with suspected mild intellectual disability (LVB) and comorbid psychiatric complaints referred via GPs and other specialists.
- Behandeling (Therapie) Short-block evidence-based psychotherapy (maximum 3 blocks of 7 sessions) including CGT, EMDR, ACT, Schematherapie, Exposure in vivo, IPT, Mindfulness-Based Therapy and Emotion Regulation Therapy, supplemented by LVB-specific emotion-regulation and self-image modules; for adults with LVB or lower cognitive functioning and comorbid psychiatric complaints referred into the regional network.
- Farmacotherapie Medication as part of a broader specialist treatment plan, always under supervision of a regiebehandelaar (psychiater) or Arts-VG, used for depression, anxiety/panic, trauma and emotion-regulation disorders in clients with LVB or lower cognitive functioning; integrated with the therapy and diagnostiek service lines.
- Vitaliteit (Lichaamsgerichte interventies) Experiential and body-oriented group interventions (boxing, strength training, running therapy, yoga, breathwork, sleep, nutrition and interoception training) delivered together with physiotherapists, vitality experts and a motivation coach; used as an effective complement when purely verbal specialist therapy is insufficient for LVB clients.
- Consultatielijn voor huisartsen Low-threshold specialist GGZ consultation line (telephonic or on location) for GPs and regional referrers, providing rapid advice and clear feedback on complex LVB-related casuistry without obliging the GP to carry full treatment responsibility.
- Consultatie, co-behandeling en maatwerk projectafspraken Institutional partnership offerings for zorgverzekeraars, gemeenten, zorgkantoren and VG-instellingen, including consultatie (telephonic or on location), multidisciplinary co-behandeling with first-line and social-domain providers, and bespoke projectafspraken for LVB populations; tariffs transparant but not publicly listed.
Quantifiable outcome
- Maximum wachttijd van 14 dagen geclaimd voor cliënten (inclusief LVB/zwakbegaafdheid); actuele wachttijd regio Haarlemmermeer = 6 weken
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Specialistenhulp
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Specialistenhulp technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
AI capability6 records
Feature4 records
Specialistenhulp partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship / parent ecosystem, minor and core.
- Stichting De Lindeflagship / parent ecosystemStichting De Linde is de moederorganisatie van Specialistenhulp en een 100% ambulante zorginstelling die mensen met een verstandelijke beperking ondersteunt bij zelfstandig wonen. Specialistenhulp is in 2018 ontstaan als interne behandelafdeling van De Linde en in 2023 verzelfstandigd als coöperatie. De Linde levert woonbegeleiding en dagbesteding (Wlz/Wmo) die voorliggend is op behandeling; mede-behandelaren zijn in dienst bij De Linde. Het geheel vormt een domeinoverstijgende keten waarin behandeling en begeleiding geïntegreerd worden aangeboden.
- TamarindeminorTamarinde (tamarinde.work) wordt op de website en samenwerkingspagina genoemd als één van de partners in het bredere zorgecosysteem rond Specialistenhulp. Geen aanvullende details over de aard van de samenwerking verstrekt in de bronnen.
- De PortuurminorDe Portuur (deportuur.nl) wordt op de website en samenwerkingspagina genoemd als partner in het regionale zorgnetwerk. Geen aanvullende details over de aard van de samenwerking verstrekt.
- BuurtcoöperatieminorBuurtcoöperatie (buurtcooperatie.nl) wordt genoemd als partner in het ecosysteem van Specialistenhulp, passend bij de focus op zorgzame gemeenschappen en het sociaal domein.
- ZorgDomein (Nedap / landelijk verwijsportaal)coreHet landelijke verwijsportaal ZorgDomein is het exclusieve kanaal waarlangs huisartsen en andere specialisten patiënten naar Specialistenhulp verwijzen (AGB-code 22221411). Verwijzingen, dossiercontrole en screening zijn hierop ingericht. Specialistenhulp heeft met ZorgDomein een verwerkersovereenkomst gesloten in het kader van de AVG.
- Huisartsen / verwijzers in de regiocoreHuisartsen vormen de belangrijkste verwijzende schakel naar Specialistenhulp. Het samenwerkingsmodel omvat een consultatielijn voor huisartsen (telefonisch of op locatie), verwijzing via ZorgDomein en heldere terugkoppeling. Huisartsen ontvangen vergoeding voor consultatie zonder behandelverplichting.
- Zorgverzekeraars (Menzis, Achmea, CZ, DSW, VGZ, Zilveren Kruis, Zorg en Zekerheid)coreAlle grote Nederlandse zorgverzekeraars zijn gecontracteerd onder ZPM sinds 2020, waardoor behandelingen onder de basisverzekering vallen. Declaraties lopen rechtstreeks via de verzekeraar; communicatie verloopt via VECOZO. Specialistenhulp werkt met transparante tarieven en rapportages richting verzekeraars.
- Gemeenten en zorgkantoren (Wlz/Wmo)coreSamenwerking met gemeenten en zorgkantoren voor LVB-doelgroepen, maatschappelijke ondersteuning en wijkteams. Gemeenten en zorgkantoren worden via VECOZO en ZorgDomein aangesloten. Specialistenhulp levert consultatie, co-behandeling en projectafspraken op maat en vormt een brug tussen GGZ, VG-zorg en sociaal domein.
- VG-zorg organisaties (verstandelijk gehandicaptenzorg)coreVG-organisaties in de regio (naast Stichting De Linde) worden ondersteund met consultaties, kennisdeling over psychische klachten bij cognitieve beperkingen, en brugfunctie richting specialistische GGZ. Specialistenhulp fungeert als consultatie- en doorverwijspartner voor VG-teams in WLZ/JW-setting bij LVB-doelgroepen.
- Collega-GGZ-instellingencoreRegionale GGZ-instellingen verwijzen cliënten met cognitieve beperkingen naar Specialistenhulp en vice versa wanneer intensievere zorg of een andere behandelingsetting nodig is. Specialistenhulp neemt actief deel aan regionale netwerken voor samenwerking en kennisdeling.
- CRSInternet (Health Cloud Initiative)coreCRSInternet is het cliëntvolg- en declaratiesysteem dat de basis vormt voor de informatievoorziening rond GGZ-behandelingen van Specialistenhulp. Onder verwerkersovereenkomst in kader van AVG.
- MedimocoreElektronisch voorschrijfsysteem voor medicatie, gebruikt door Specialistenhulp onder verwerkersovereenkomst.
- VECOZOcoreVeilig Communiceren in de Zorg — beveiligd portaal voor alle communicatie rond indicaties en declaraties tussen zorgkantoren, gemeenten en zorgaanbieders. Onder verwerkersovereenkomst.
- ZorgMail / ZIVVER / Connect4carecoreBeveiligde mail- en communicatieplatforms voor versleutelde verzending van patiëntgebonden informatie; alle mailverkeer binnen deze servers is beveiligd en valt onder verwerkersovereenkomsten.
- Microsoft (Office 365)coreMicrosoft Office 365 wordt gebruikt als onderdeel van de beveiligde communicatie- en kantoorautomatisering-stack van Specialistenhulp, onder verwerkersovereenkomst.
- GGZ-crisisdienst / huisartsenpost (113 Zelfmoordpreventie)coreSpecialistenhulp heeft zelf geen interne crisisdienst. Bij acute crisis verwijzen zij naar de huisarts of huisartsenpost, de regionale crisisdienst van de GGZ, en/of 113 Zelfmoordpreventie. Coördinatie van nazorg loopt via Specialistenhulp.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Specialistenhulp competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- 's Heeren Loo: 's Heeren Loo is one of the largest Dutch VG-instellingen, providing care for people with intellectual disabilities across the country, including a growing GGZ/LVB treatment offering. It is comparable to Specialistenhulp in serving the same client base but with a fundamentally different institutional, multi-site delivery model.
- Lucertis: Lucertis is the specialist GGZ-for-LVB unit within Parnassia Groep, offering diagnostics, treatment and consultation for clients with mild intellectual disability and comorbid psychiatric problems. It is the closest direct competitor to Specialistenhulp's niche, though delivered through an institutional (rather than cooperative) model.
- Pluryn: Pluryn is a Dutch care group offering GGZ, VG and youth services, including specialist treatment for clients with LVB and behavioral/psychiatric comorbidities. Its integrated LVB-GGZ offering overlaps directly with Specialistenhulp's niche, particularly in Gelderland and other regions outside Specialistenhulp's current North Holland footprint.
- Trajectum: Trajectum is a Dutch VG/GGZ provider focused on people with LVB and severe behavioral problems, combining residential care with specialist psychiatric treatment. It overlaps with Specialistenhulp's LVB-and-comorbid-psychiatric offering, particularly on the more complex casuïstiek Specialistenhulp currently excludes.
- Ipse de Bruggen: Ipse de Bruggen is a major VG care provider in the Randstad with an embedded GGZ/LVB treatment arm. It serves an overlapping LVB+psychiatric client base as Specialistenhulp, with broader geographic coverage but a less specialist, more institutional posture.
- Middin: Middin is a Hague-area VG/GGZ provider delivering supported living and GGZ treatment for people with intellectual disabilities and comorbid psychiatric issues. It overlaps with Specialistenhulp on LVB casuïstiek but operates as a single regional institution rather than a federated specialist cooperative.
Broad incumbents
- PsyQ: PsyQ is the outpatient specialist GGZ brand of Parnassia Groep, offering evidence-based treatment across a wide range of disorders. It is comparable as a specialist-GGZ competitor for insured Zvw casuïstiek and as a potential parent-style consolidator in the same market Specialistenhulp targets.
- Dimence Groep: Dimence Groep is a large Dutch GGZ provider in Overijssel and surrounding regions offering specialistische GGZ, basis GGZ and LVB-related services. It is comparable as a broad GGZ incumbent that competes for the same ZPM-insured casuïstiek Specialistenhulp serves, but with a much wider portfolio.
- GGZ inGeest: GGZ inGeest is a large Amsterdam-based specialistische GGZ provider (part of GGZ NHN/InGeest) operating across North Holland. It is comparable to Specialistenhulp as a regional specialist GGZ competitor with broader capabilities but a more traditional institutional model.
Others
- Stichting De Linde: Stichting De Linde is the parent/affiliated foundation from which Specialistenhulp was spun out in 2023 and remains its closest partner for woonbegeleiding, dagbesteding and co-behandeling under Wmo/Wlz. It is comparable as the upstream ecosystem enabling Specialistenhulp's domein-overstijgende model rather than as a direct competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat7 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Specialistenhulp social profiles
Digital presenceSpecialistenhulp compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Specialistenhulp financial estimates
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Specialistenhulp funding detail
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Specialistenhulp M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Specialistenhulp
What does Specialistenhulp do?
Specialistenhulp operates a regional network of independent GGZ specialists (psychiatrists, GZ-psychologists, nurse specialists and VG physicians) that delivers diagnostic testing, evidence-based therapy (CGT, EMDR, ACT, Schematherapie, Exposure in vivo, IPT, MBT, ERT), pharmacotherapy and vitality-oriented group interventions for adults — with a specific focus on clients with mild intellectual disability (LVB) or lower cognitive functioning and comorbid psychiatric complaints. Care is delivered consultatively and short-term on top of existing primary care, VG-care and social-domain support, with administration, registration and billing handled centrally. Treatments are declared directly to contracted Dutch health insurers under the Zorgverzekeringswet, and non-insured or partnership work is contracted in writing per case.
Is Specialistenhulp a public or private company?
Specialistenhulp is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Specialistenhulp founded?
Specialistenhulp was founded in 2018. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Specialistenhulp based?
Specialistenhulp is headquartered in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Specialistenhulp make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Zvw-behandelingen (specialistische GGZ) is the primary driver. The others are niet-verzekerde zorg / aanvullende diensten and consultatie, co-behandeling en projectafspraken.
Who are Specialistenhulp's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are 's Heeren Loo, Lucertis, Pluryn, Trajectum, Ipse de Bruggen and Middin. Broad incumbents are PsyQ, Dimence Groep and GGZ inGeest. Stichting De Linde is listed as an others.
Does Specialistenhulp have an API?
No public API is recorded for Specialistenhulp.
What industry is Specialistenhulp in?
Specialistenhulp's product category is Specialist Mental Healthcare Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAEAEAE, Behavioral Health Managed Care (Medicaid) / BH Carve-In-Carve-Out Plans, with a secondary code of HLADALAI, Benefits, Insurance & Long-Term Care Planning Navigation (Medicare/Medicaid/LTC). Its NAICS code is 62161 and its SIC code is 8082.