Abuse and troubling behavior

Are things not going well at your home, or are you worried about someone else? Do you see or think that someone is causing a nuisance, needs mandatory help or is a danger to themselves or others? Then you can report this and discuss it with someone from the area team. They can be reached at 0512-386222.

Contact with the police

Is there no emergency, but you think the police should intervene? If so, please call the police, which can be reached at 0900-8844. Is there immediate danger or urgency? Then always call 112.

Do you suspect domestic violence, child abuse or elder abuse?

You can call Safe Home Friesland for help and advice 24/7 , at 0800 - 2000 (free of charge). You can also report (anonymously) here. Is there immediate danger? Then always call 112.

Does your child need urgent care?

Sometimes a child may need urgent care. If the area team of the municipality cannot be reached and you cannot find another solution yourself, you can call Spoed4Jeugd. Spoed4Jeugd offers urgent (youth) help in Friesland in crisis situations with behavioral or parenting problems, family problems or psychological problems. You can reach Spoed4Jeugd via: 0800 - 776 33 45 (0800-SPOED4J) (24/7). 

Is someone showing misunderstood behavior? And are you concerned?

Then you can contact the Reporting Point for Concerned Behavior for advice by calling 0800-1205. You can also file a report (anonymously) here.

When you are concerned about someone, sometimes you can help yourself. Always be mindful of your own safety and the safety of those around you.

  • Is there any unpredictable and aggressive behavior? If so, call the police at 0900-8844.
  • Is there any immediate danger? Then call 911.
  • Are you thinking about suicide or suspect someone is thinking about suicide? Then call 113.

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If so, please contact the Area Team

Municipality of Opsterland