Crisis and emergencies
Do you need help right now?
ADHD Medisch Centrum is not a crisis service and does not offer help day and night. In an acute emergency, contact one of these helplines straight away.
Immediate danger to yourself or others
112
Emergency number for ambulance, police and fire brigade. Always call if a life is in danger.
Call 112Are you thinking about suicide?
113
113 Suicide Prevention. Free and anonymous, day and night. You can also call 0800-0113.
Acute psychological distress, no immediate danger
Your GP or the out-of-hours GP service
On weekdays during the day, call your own GP (general practitioner, huisarts). After 17:00, at night, at weekends and on public holidays, call the out-of-hours GP service (huisartsenpost).
Out-of-hours GP service, Amsterdam region
088 003 06 00
Who to call, and when
From most to least serious. Start at the top.
Not sure which of two rows applies? Choose the higher one. Better to call one time too many than one time too few.
There is immediate danger to yourself or someone else
Emergency number 112
For example, if someone harms or threatens to harm themselves or someone else. Always call 112.
You are thinking about suicide, or you are worried about someone who is
113 Suicide Prevention
Day and night, free and anonymous. Call 113 or 0800-0113, or chat at 113.nl. Loved ones can also contact 113.
Acute psychological distress on weekdays, during the day
Your own GP
Your GP can help you further or refer you to the right help, such as the crisis service.
Acute psychological distress after 17:00, at night, at weekends or on a public holiday
The out-of-hours GP service
For Amsterdam, Badhoevedorp, Landsmeer, Diemen and Duivendrecht, call Huisartsenposten Amsterdam on 088 003 06 00. If you live somewhere else, find the out-of-hours GP service in your region.
Acute psychiatric emergency in the Amsterdam region
Spoedeisende Psychiatrie Amsterdam (SPA)
The crisis service for the Amsterdam region, available day and night on 020 523 54 33. If you are not receiving treatment at Arkin, Arkin advises you to call your GP or the out-of-hours GP service first. They can call in the crisis service for you.
Are you receiving treatment from us?
What you can expect from us.
We are here for your diagnostics and treatment, not for acute help. During office hours, we are happy to think things through with you if something is worrying you.
It is not acute, but you are worried
Call us on 020 303 34 65 and choose 2 for clients. We can be reached Monday to Saturday, 9:00 – 17:00. You can also discuss it at your next appointment.
You have serious physical symptoms
Even if you have just started medication: if you have serious symptoms, call your GP or the out-of-hours GP service, and if a life is in danger, call 112. If you have questions about your medication that can wait, ask us during office hours.
Do not send an email in an emergency
We are not available day and night, so an email or message may not be dealt with until the next working day. In an emergency, always call one of the numbers at the top of this page.
After a crisis
Let us know, for example at your next appointment. Your practitioner can then take it into account in your treatment.
For loved ones
Are you worried about someone else?
Is there immediate danger? Call 112.
Is someone thinking about suicide? As someone close to them, you can also call or chat with 113. They will think through with you what you can do.
Is it acute, but not immediately dangerous? Contact the GP of the person concerned, or, outside office hours, the out-of-hours GP service.
Is the person receiving treatment from us? Then call us during office hours. We will listen to your concerns. We are not allowed to tell you anything about the treatment itself without our client's permission.
All numbers
Save them in your phone.
- 088 003 06 00
Huisartsenposten Amsterdam
Out-of-hours GP service: after 17:00, at weekends and on public holidays. For Amsterdam, Badhoevedorp, Landsmeer, Diemen and Duivendrecht.
- 020 523 54 33
Spoedeisende Psychiatrie Amsterdam
Crisis service for the Amsterdam region, day and night.
- 0800-0113
113 Suicide Prevention
Or simply: 113. Free, also chat at 113.nl.
- 0900-8844
Police, non-emergency
2 cents per minute plus your usual call charges. In an emergency, call 112.
In short
Need help right now?
ADHD Medisch Centrum is not a crisis service and is not available day and night.
- Immediate danger: call 112.
- Thoughts of suicide: call 113 (free, day and night) or chat at 113.nl.
- Urgent, but no immediate danger: call your GP (huisarts) on weekdays, or the out-of-hours GP service (huisartsenpost) in the evening, at night, at weekends and on public holidays. Amsterdam region: 088 003 06 00.
Numbers checked in October 2026 with 113.nl, politie.nl and Huisartsenposten Amsterdam. Is something no longer correct? Let us know.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about crises and emergencies.
- No. We are not a crisis service and are not available day and night. If there is immediate danger, call 112. If you have thoughts of suicide, call 113. In other acute situations, call your GP or the out-of-hours GP service.
- You call your own GP on weekdays during the day. After 17:00, at night, at weekends and on public holidays, the out-of-hours GP service takes over. They can also refer you to the crisis service.
- No, calling 113 or 0800-0113 is free. You can also chat at 113.nl. You do not have to give your name.
- Yes. If you are worried about someone who is thinking about suicide, you can also contact 113 as someone close to them.
- 112 and 113 work throughout the Netherlands. To find the out-of-hours GP service in your region, go to moetiknaardedokter.nl (in Dutch) (opens in a new window).
- It does help. Tell us at your next appointment or call us during office hours. Your practitioner can then take it into account.
Not acute? Call us during office hours.
You can reach us by phone Monday to Saturday, 9:00 – 17:00, on 020 303 34 65. In an emergency, call one of the numbers at the top of this page.