What Forte Ggz does

Forte GGZ B.V. is a private Dutch outpatient mental healthcare provider founded in 2014 and headquartered in Groningen, delivering Basis GGZ (basic mental health care) and Specialistische GGZ (specialized mental health care) to adults aged 18-70 across Northern Netherlands. The organization operates four physical locations (Groningen, Leeuwarden, Assen, and Zwolle), each bounded by a 30-minute travel radius, and offers over 15 treatment modalities spanning individual therapies (CBT, ACT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, Psychotherapy, Systemic Therapy, Intensive Trauma Treatment) and group programs (MBCT, COMET, compassion groups, boxing, psycho-education for ADHD/ASD), plus integrated medication management including repeat prescriptions and travel certificates. Patient flow is gated by a referral-only intake model, with GPs submitting referrals via the ZorgDomein platform, followed by intake and advisory consultations before treatment.

The underlying technology stack is operational rather than clinical: an electronic client dossier for records and treatment plans, the ZorgDomein referral integration, Zivver for encrypted communications, and standard email/web security controls (DNSSEC, DKIM, SPF, DMARC, SSL, two-factor authentication). Forte GGZ does not operate an app, API, telehealth platform at scale, or AI/ML tools, and does not offer crisis or 24-hour services. Revenue is generated primarily through Dutch basic health insurance reimbursement under the Zorgprestatiemodel, with direct monthly billing to most contracted insurers (ONVZ excluded, where patients self-declare), and a €50 missed-appointment fee effective 1 March 2024 as a minor ancillary stream. The organization shares daily leadership and management with OCRN Kinder- en Jeugd GGZ (children's mental health) and is a founding member of the Groninger GGZ Coalitie regional network, with board representation from director Arno Vink.

Name

Forte Ggz

Legal name

Forte GGZ B.V.

Website

https://forteggz.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Forte GGZ is a Dutch private outpatient mental healthcare provider operating four clinics in Northern Netherlands, delivering basic and specialized GGZ (including CBT, EMDR, schema therapy, and group programs) to adults aged 18-70, reimbursed primarily via Dutch basic health insurance and accessed through GP referrals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Groningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Dutch Basic Health Insurance Reimbursement: Forte GGZ provides care covered under the Dutch basic health insurance (basisverzekering). The organization has contracts with most health insurers in the Netherlands (except ONVZ) and handles billing directly with insurers on a monthly basis using the Zorgprestatiemodel (care performance model). Patients pay only their standard deductible (eigen risico). For ONVZ insured patients, billing is sent directly to the patient, who then claims reimbursement from ONVZ. Foreign insurance holders with a valid EHIC are also accepted, with claims processed via Zilveren Kruis Afdeling Buitenlands Recht.
2. Missed Appointment Fee: Patients who cancel appointments less than 24 hours in advance or do not show up are charged €50 per missed appointment, effective 1 March 2024. This fee is not reimbursed by health insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Forte GGZ is a Dutch outpatient mental health practice providing both basic (Basis GGZ) and specialized (Specialistische GGZ) assessment and treatment for adults aged 18-70. The clinical portfolio includes individual evidence-based therapies (CBT/CGT, ACT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, Psychotherapy, Systemic Therapy, Intensive Trauma Treatment) and a range of group treatments, alongside medication management and repeat prescription services. Care is delivered across four physical locations in Northern Netherlands and reimbursed under the Dutch basic health insurance.

Product overview

Forte GGZ operates as a modern outpatient mental health care practice offering both Basis GGZ (Generalist Basic Mental Health Care) and Specialistische GGZ (Specialized Mental Health Care) for adults aged 18–70. The core clinical portfolio includes individual therapies (CGT/CBT, EMDR, ACT, Schema Therapy, Psychotherapy, Systemic Therapy, and Intensive Trauma Treatment) and group treatments (AFT, JOVO, MBCT, schema groups, compassion groups, boxing, and psycho-education for autism). Medication management is integrated through repeat prescription and travel certificate services. Services are delivered across four locations in Assen, Groningen, Leeuwarden, and Zwolle, with a patient journey spanning registration, intake, consultation, treatment, and final evaluation. The organization does not offer crisis care or 24-hour availability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cognitieve Gedragstherapie (CGT) / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Structured, evidence-based individual therapy that addresses current difficulties by examining the influence of thinking patterns on emotions and actions, offered at multiple Forte GGZ locations.
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Schematherapie / Schema Therapy
• Psychotherapie / Psychotherapy
• Systeemtherapie / Systemic Therapy
• Intensieve traumabehandeling (ITB) / Intensive Trauma Treatment
• Psycho-educatie bij autisme / Psycho-education for Autism
• Groepsbehandelingen / Group Treatments
• Medicatie / Medication Management
• Basis GGZ (Generalist Basic Mental Health Care)
• Specialistische GGZ (Specialized Mental Health Care)
• Herhaalrecept / Repeat Prescription Service
• Medicijnen mee op reis / Travel Medication Certificate

Quantifiable outcome

• Patient satisfaction score of 8 out of 10
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Groninger GGZ CoalitiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Forte GGZ is a founding member of the Groninger GGZ Coalitie, a collaboration of over 20 mental health organizations in the Groningen region. The coalition aims to improve access to mental health care, reduce waiting times, provide coordinated patient care, and more efficiently utilize available capacity, knowledge, and expertise. Forte GGZ's board member Arno Vink serves on the interim board. Partner organizations include Menzis, Lentis, Psychologen.nl, Eleos, iPractice, UCP (UMCG), VNN, Psychiatrie Noord, Parlayan, Molendrift, Health4You, Psy-zo!, Maarsingh & Van Steijn, BuurtzorgT, INTER-PSY, Mental Care Group, HSK, and Mentaal Beter.
• OCRN (Organisatie voor Cliëntgerichte Regionale Neuropsychiatrie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerForte GGZ and OCRN share the same director-bestuurder and zorginhoudelijk directeur. The two organizations collaborate closely, sharing resources and expertise while maintaining their own identity and target populations. OCRN focuses on children and youth (Kinder- en Jeugd GGZ) while Forte GGZ serves adults. Both organizations operate under unified management and jointly offer training placements and professional development. The Assen location shares premises with OCRN Kinder- en Jeugd GGZ. A P-opleider (supervisor) role spans both organizations.
• Dutch Health Insurance Companies (contracted)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForte GGZ has contracts with most Dutch health insurers for care covered under the basic insurance package. The organization handles billing directly with these insurers on behalf of patients. Notable exception: ONVZ patients are billed directly and must self-declare. The list of contracted insurers is published on the Forte GGZ website.
• Zilveren Kruis (Afdeling Buitenlands Recht)minorOthersFor patients with foreign insurance and a valid EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), Forte GGZ submits claims and receives reimbursement via Zilveren Kruis Afdeling Buitenlands Recht, ensuring that international patients can access care.
• CAK (Centraal Administratiekantoor)minorOthersCAK is a Dutch government agency that processes medication certificates for patients traveling abroad. Patients request certificates through CAK, which are then signed by Forte GGZ and returned to CAK for final approval, particularly for Schengen medication declarations.
• DimenceminorOthersFor the Zwolle location, Forte GGZ serves patients within the Dimence service area (zone 17, dark green area). Patients residing in Drenthe province are not covered under the Zwolle service area, demonstrating a demarcated regional service arrangement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eleos: Eleos is a Dutch mental health practice offering outpatient GGZ services for adults with a Christian-identity focus. It is a coalition partner with Forte GGZ and comparable in adult outpatient mental health delivery and Dutch basic-insurance reimbursement.
• Psy-zo!: Psy-zo! is a Dutch GGZ practice focused on accessible, short-wait mental health care for adults. It is a coalition partner with Forte GGZ in the Groninger GGZ Coalitie and competes in the same Northern-Netherlands adult outpatient segment.
• Molendrift: Molendrift is a Dutch mental health practice offering outpatient treatment for adults with common psychiatric conditions, including CBT, EMDR, and schema therapy. It is a coalition partner with Forte GGZ and directly comparable in modality mix and reimbursement model.
• INTER-PSY: INTER-PSY is a Dutch outpatient mental health practice serving adults with conditions including depression, anxiety, trauma, and personality disorders. It is a Groninger GGZ Coalitie partner and shares Forte GGZ's evidence-based, multidisciplinary clinical model.
• iPractice: iPractice is a Dutch GGZ practice offering both Basis and Specialistische GGZ for adults, with a hybrid online/in-person model. It is a Groninger GGZ Coalitie partner and directly competes for the same adult outpatient mental health demand Forte GGZ serves, but with materially greater digital reach.
• HSK: HSK is a Dutch mental health organization offering outpatient treatment for adults using evidence-based methods including CBT and EMDR. It is a Groninger GGZ Coalitie partner with Forte GGZ and overlaps in modality portfolio and target population.
• Mentaal Beter: Mentaal Beter is a Dutch mental health provider operating multiple clinics across the Netherlands, offering evidence-based treatment for depression, anxiety, and other common conditions. It overlaps directly with Forte GGZ in adult outpatient mental health, comparable modalities, and Dutch basic-insurance reimbursement.

Broad incumbents

• Lentis: Lentis is a major regional Dutch mental health provider based in Groningen/Drenthe offering both outpatient and inpatient services across the full spectrum of psychiatric conditions. It is a coalition partner of Forte GGZ and the dominant broader-incumbent in Forte GGZ's primary service region.

Emerging players

• Parlayan: Parlayan is a Dutch mental health practice offering outpatient adult GGZ services. It is a Groninger GGZ Coalitie partner with Forte GGZ and competes in the same Northern-Netherlands adult outpatient segment, though at smaller scale.

Regional players

• Dimence: Dimence is a Dutch mental health provider serving Overijssel and surrounding regions, including the Zwolle service area where Forte GGZ's Zwolle location is demarcated to operate. Comparable adult outpatient services with overlapping regional coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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