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Nightlife care network


Nightlife Care Network is a monthly consultation hour organised by the N8BM A'DAM foundation, Centram, Jellinek Prevention and Buurtteam Amsterdam Centrum. You can come to us if you have any questions or want to talk about what you experience while going out. 



During the Nightlife Care Network consultation hour, you can talk to us in a confidential environment. We are here to help you or just to be a listening ear. We can also refer you to one of the experts or partners in our network.

The consultation hour is every second Wednesday of the month from 5 to 7 pm. The consultation hour is free of charge. You don't need a referral.

The dates for the upcoming consultation hours are 11th of December, 8th of January
12th of February, 12th of March and 9th of April. The location is Het Claverhuis, Elandsgracht 70*. Sign up via the calendar tool.

*This location is wheelchair accessible. 




How it works:



    1. Check what you can come to the consultation hour for
      The consultation hour is intended for anyone that partakes in nightlife and has questions about mental health and social problems they may experience while going out. Read more about who the consultation hour is intended for in the FAQ.
    2. Sign up via the calendar tool
      Choose the date and time slot you want to use. You can also choose which employee you want to talk to. Read more about how to sign up in the FAQ.
    3. You will receive a confirmation of the appointment by email
      If you have not received a confirmation first check your spam inbox. Still no confirmation? Send us an email with your name and time of your appointment. Then we will check if you are in our schedule.
    4. The appointment has been made: you go to the consultation hour
      Please arrive 10 minutes in advance. You will be met on location by one of our employees.
    5. The consultation  
      Based on what has been discussed, you and the employee decide what a good next step might be. It is also possible that we decide together that further steps are not necessary and the consultation was sufficient. It depends on what you want and need. What we discuss is always completely confidential. One consultation lasts a maximum of 20 - 30 minutes.
    6. Referral to one of our partners
      If we decide that a referral is required, we will go through the possible next steps together. We are connected to a wide network of organisations that can support or help you.

Make an appointment


You can make an appointment with us here . We offer online and face to face consultations. There is also limited space for walk-ins during consultation hours, however, this does not guarantee an appointment with one of our employees. One of our employees will let you know if there is space. Keep in mind that you may have to wait a while.



Why Nightlife Care Network?


The Amsterdam nightlife offers the opportunity for fun and is an outlet for many people. It's a way to escape from daily stresses, responsibilities, or pressure to perform. The night can be a valuable place to discover yourself and meet new people. For some, the night is the only place where they can be themselves.

However, some may also experience the less pleasant sides of nightlife. We see that not everyone feels equally safe or accepted. Some people who go out often may use alcohol and other drugs more often than they might like. Some may struggle with feelings of loneliness or face financial problems. We also see other risky behaviour on the dance floor, such as aggression or (sexually) transgressive behaviour.

The Nightlife Care Network connects various care and aid organisations with nightlife and is carried out by professionals who also have a background in nightlife. They understand better than anyone the importance of night culture, and also the risks involved. With the consultation hour, we want to offer accessible help for everyone who experiences challenges during the night, free from judgement or taboo.  

Who are we?


Isabel Wiltenburg. Foto Marius Renard
Isabel Wiltenburg (she/her)
Night Mayor Amsterdam Foundation (ClubEthics)

As a confidential counsellor and advisor, Isabel helps organisations to take responsibility for a socially safe and inclusive environment. As program manager of ClubEthics, she does this for night culture, where her expertise and passion for nightlife and music come together. She wants to offer a listening ear and specialises in undesirable behaviour and integrity.



Ayla Haanappel. Foto Marius Renard
Ayla Haanappel (she/her)
Jellinek Prevention Amsterdam

As a prevention expert, Ayla mainly focuses on topics related to alcohol and other drugs. She offers support and coaching to people who want to gain more insight into their own substance use and perhaps want to take steps in using less or quitting altogether. In nightlife, she is committed to 'safer nightlife', for example by educating club and festival visitors about responsible drug use and by advising night workers.


Ferdgie Imambaks. Foto Marius Renard
Ferdgie Imambaks (he/him)
 Stichting Centram & Buurtteam Amsterdam Centrum

Ferdgie organises accessible activities in the city centre. These activities are mainly aimed at promoting well-being and combating loneliness and financial problems among young people. Ferdgie works for the Centram Foundation and is in direct contact with social workers from the Amsterdam Centre Neighbourhood Team, who can help young people take steps within these topics.  In addition, he has a business in nightlife, which allows him to understand the dynamics of nightlife and the difficulties that come with it.

Inge Hermans. Foto redactie
Inge Hermans (she/her)
Stichting Centram & Buurtteam Amsterdam Centrum

As a committed neighborhood team worker in the Jordaan, Inge helps Amsterdam residents who are struggling with challenges in various areas of life. These include loneliness, financial concerns, addiction, homelessness and mental health problems. Together we look at what support needed. This may take the form of personal counseling, practical help or referral to specialist organizations. The goal is to explore the situation together and to provide tailor-made solutions to your specific needs. Because Inge has been closely involved in the Amsterdam nightlife scene for years, she knows the ups and dows of it and can empathize well with the problems that may occur.

Our partners


The organisations in our network:


FAQ


Is the consultation hour anonymous?
We recommend that you make an appointment in advance. To do this, you will need an email address. This can be an anonymous email address. Your email address will be removed from our system one  week after your appointment.

Don't want to provide an email address at all? Then walking in without an appointment is also possible, but keep in mind that we cannot guarantee that you can be helped that day.

What is the consultation hour for?
 You can come to us with questions and experiences about mental health and social problems while going out. These may include experiences with substance use, financial problems, loneliness, undesirable behaviour and feelings of insecurity, (sexually) transgressive behaviour, discrimination, escapism, etc.    

Where and when is the consultation hour?
Every second Wednesday of the month from 5 pm – 7 pm at the Claverhuis, Elandsgracht 70. The first consultation hour will take place on Wednesday April 10.

Who is the consultation hour for?
 All participants of the Amsterdam nightlife: visitors, night workers, artists - including loved ones or relatives who seek help to support someone else. The condition is that you live in Amsterdam.

How long does an appointment take?
 A conversation lasts max. 30 minutes.

Do I need to make an appointment?
 You can make an appointment via our calendar tool. . There is room for walk-ins, but without an appointment there is no certainty that an employee will have an opening. Would you like to make an appointment but the planning tool says it’s all booked? Send us an email at ncn@nachtburgemeester.amsterdam, and we will put you on a waiting list in case an appointment is cancelled.  

Is it possible to make an appointment for an online consultation?
Yes. If you make an appointment via our scheduling tool, you can indicate whether you want the consultation to take place online or on location. A link will be sent in the confirmation email that gives you access to the consultation.

How do I change or cancel my appointment?
 You can cancel or reschedule your appointment via the link in your confirmation email. Preferably do this 48 hours before your appointment. This gives us enough time to contact people on the waiting list, or for others to register via the calendar.

Are you unable to come at the last minute? Send an email to ncn@nachtburgemeester.amsterdam with the time of the appointment you want to cancel. We will then try to assign this appointment to someone else. 

What can I do when I want to visit the consultation hour but I am not available during the set time/date(s)?
You can always send us an email at ncn@nachtburgemeester.amsterdam with your contact details and a short description of why you want an appointment. We will contact you within a week to see what we can do or offer.

What will be done with my data?
All conversations and correspondence is completely confidential and will be treated as such. Correspondence via email about appointments will be deleted after four weeks.


Contributing as a partner


Would you like to contribute as a partner to the Nightlife Care Network or do you have another question? Send us an email to ncn@nachtburgemeester.amsterdam and we'll get back to you! 

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Nightlife Care Network was created in collaboration with Stichting Centram, Buurtteam Amsterdam Centrum and Jellinek Preventie