Debts - Neighborhood teams Utrecht

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Get rid of your debts

If you contact the neighbourhood team in your district, we can help you in several ways:

If you have debts, we will engage debt counselling services.
We can help you deal with money differently.
We can help you find someone who can help you create an overview of your income, expenses and debts.
We can help you find someone to support you in dealing with your mail and administration.
We can provide legal assistance if necessary, such as the Social counselors.

Unfortunately, debts not only cause financial worries, but often other worries and a lot of stress. We are happy to help you with that too! Call, email or drop by at the neighborhood team in your district.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I prevent debt myself?

Make a overview of your income and expenses, so you know exactly how much you can spend each month.
Check whether you are entitled to benefits on the www.berekenuwrecht.nl.
Try to set aside money each month for unexpected expenses, such as replacing a broken appliance.
If you are unable to pay a bill, please contact the organisation directly to make a payment arrangement. Please note! If you have made various payment arrangements, it may be difficult to meet all agreements. If this applies to you, please contact the neighbourhood team in your district as soon as possible. We will be happy to think along with you and look for a suitable solution together.
For more tips, see www.ugids.nl.

How do I get out of debt myself?

If you want to try to get out of debt yourself first, go to the Nibud website. There you will find good tips and useful tools. If you can't figure it out yourself (which is really not a problem!), then please contact us quickly contact with the neighborhood team in your district or visit the Money Matter.

I am young and have debts. What now?

The neighborhood team is happy to help you get rid of your debts. Contact the neighborhood team in your neighborhood. The municipality of Utrecht also has schemes to help young people between the ages of 18 and 26 to get rid of their debts. More information can be found on the website of the Youth Fund.

I am an entrepreneur and have financial worries, where can I go?

As an entrepreneur you can contact Entrepreneur Central. We are happy to help you get in touch with them.

My debts were incurred as a result of the benefits scandal. What can the neighbourhood team do for me?

We have been able to help many people who have been affected by the benefits scandal in recent years. Please contact us! On the benefits page on our website find more information. We are happy to help you!

When can I contact a neighborhood team?

If you don't want to get into financial trouble or not be able to get out of it yourself.
When you can't think of anything else other than your financial worries.
If you no longer dare to open your mail for fear of new bills.
When you start avoiding people because you're ashamed of your worries.
If you just want to talk to someone about your (financial) worries.