I can't figure it out myself

Do you have money problems or debts, for example because you ordered too much online or because your student finance suddenly stopped? Can't figure it out yourself? Below you will find a number of websites and Utrecht organisations that can help you further:

• Information about making ends meet – Gemeente Utrecht
• Help for students – Money & Law Utrecht
• Helpful tips on dealing with money and debt – NIBUD
• Free courses on dealing with money – You Centerl
• Tips for turning eighteen – NIBUD en Money wiser
• Get a grip – Humanitas Utrecht

Would you prefer to speak with a neighborhood team member to talk about your financial concerns? Contact the neighborhood team in your district or at your school.

Are you a child of a parent affected by the Toeslagenaffaire ? Then you may be entitled to the child scheme from the Uitvoeringsorganisatie Herstel Toeslagen. In addition to financial support, the scheme also offers assistance; see this video . You can find more information on www.kindregelingvoorjou.nl that can help you further. You can also look at Help for children of affected parents (child scheme) on the website of the Municipality of Utrecht.

Would you prefer to speak with a neighborhood team member? Contact the neighborhood team in your district or at your school.

Do you argue a lot at home? Or do your parents argue often? Perhaps you have other problems at home, for example: there is no money for food or school supplies. Can't you work it out on your own? Then please do not keep it to yourself! There are various organizations in Utrecht that would be happy to help you and your family. If the problems arose due to a divorce, you can turn to Villa Pinedo . If one or both of your parents have mental health or addiction problems, you can contact Jellinek . Would you prefer a conversation with a neighborhood team member? Contact the neighborhood team in your district or at your school.

Are you feeling down or anxious? You are definitely not alone! We are happy to help you. Perhaps one of the following websites will help you:

• A platform about your MIND by and for young people – MIND Young
• Are you already on a waiting list for psychological help and do you need help sooner? – Waiting softener
• Do you want to call or chat with someone? – Dutch Youth Institute
• Want to take an online course? – Get a grip on your dip
• Are you studying in Utrecht and do you have questions about your health? – Student Care Guide
• Do you ever think about suicide? Seek help immediately! – 113

Would you prefer to speak with a neighborhood team member? Contact the neighborhood team in your district or at your school.

Do you have few people around you to talk to or do fun things with? Then you can sometimes feel quite lonely. In Utrecht, fun activities are organized for young people who (sometimes) feel lonely. Look at:

• Join Us
• You
• Like YOU

Would you rather (first) have a conversation with a neighborhood team employee? Contact (link to contact page) the neighborhood team in your district or at your school.

Are you dealing with bullying or violence? Do you feel unsafe? Then there are several options for you in Utrecht:

• Are you in immediate danger? Call 112!
• Help with relationships, sex and coercion – Pretty Woman (and Best Man)
• Are you being bullied? – Children's phone
• Are you dealing with online abuse? – Help Wanted

Would you prefer to speak with a neighborhood team member? Contact the neighborhood team in your district or at your school.

Do you suffer from negative thoughts about yourself? Or do you doubt your sexual orientation or gender? Do you not really know who you are? Do you find it difficult to break away from your parents or perhaps your religion? Do you prefer not to talk about this with friends or family?

Then there are several options for you in Utrecht:

• Meet young people (online) in Utrecht who are also working on their identity? – Utrecht LGBT+ | Meetup
• In many schools there are Gender and Sexuality Alliances operates
• You are also welcome at the COC

Would you prefer to talk to a neighborhood team member about your identity? Contact the neighborhood team in your district or at your school.

Relationships and sex, it can be quite complicated sometimes! How do you set boundaries? How do you prevent pregnancy? What if you do get pregnant? What do you do if you are in a toxic relationship? How can you stop online abuse? The following websites provide many answers:

• Sense
• Rutgers
• Pretty Woman (and Best Man)
• Help Wanted

Perhaps you would prefer to discuss your questions with a neighborhood team member? Contact the neighborhood team in your district or at your school.

Are you completely done with smoking, drinking, drugs, and/or gaming, but don't know how to quit? Seek help! You can contact the organization Jellinek , but of course also a neighborhood team member in your district or at your school. Get in touch!

Do you want to quit school because you can't see it anymore? Are you worried about your future? Or maybe about the future of the world because of all the wars or the climate crisis? Contact (link to contact page) the neighborhood team in your district or at your school. We would like to help you further.

Perhaps you have completely different questions about your future, for example: which studies can I choose in Utrecht? Then take a look at Utrecht Studentenstad.

Are the questions or problems you have not listed in the previous topics? Then look at the following websites. They may be listed here:

• Quickstart
• Youth Help Online

Would you prefer to discuss your questions or problems with a neighborhood team member? Contact the neighborhood team in your district or at your school.