Netherlands: Stichting Weerklank
Introduction:
The Hearing voices Network in the Netherlands was the first network to be established in europe and has been in existence since 1987.
Activities:
Stichting Weerklank remains very active, it has over 200 members, publishes a well organised periodical and holds two yearly meetings. It has a number of contact people available for telephone information about hearing voices. There are also a few self-help groups.
Recently, the book “Recovery an Alien Concept” by Ron Coleman was translated into Dutch, entitled ‘Herstel kan dat wel’ .
Sandra Escher has also finished her research into the experience of children hearing voices and has written her PhD. She became Dr. Escher in May last year (2005).
Resources:
Recent publications:
TillyGerritsma/Titus Rivas
Gek genoeg gewoon
Een andere visie op ‘stemmen horen’ en ‘beelden zien’
Contact:
Postbus 85224, 3508 AE Utrecht
Telephone: 06-43159796 (secretariaatnr. )
Website: Stichting Weerklank
email: secretariaat@stemmenhoren.nl
Comments
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Left message on overall intervoice forum site. Looking for contact with Professor Marius Rhomme - and, otherwise - a similar group of User (involvement) advocates in mental health services in Holland. In case of difficulty on the information - my own (& project) e-mail is stephen@jtyson1.freeserve.co.uk It will be the 20th anniversary or birthday of the Bamhag group in Bradford in November this year. We are looking for posssible representation - as this project started with a European eveent involving both Poland and Holland. I have already made a few false starts with somebody who stopped his contact or help.