If you feel sad, stressed, worried, confused, or have trouble sleeping or doing everyday things — you can ask for help.
On this page, you will find organisations where you can get help, talk to someone, or find useful information. You can use these resources for yourself or to support a friend or family member.
Discrimination and stigmatization
Unia: For issues related to discrimination and stigmatisation, participants can use the Unia online reporting form or contact their free hotline at 0800 12 800.
Health and wellbeing
Tele-Onthaal: A free and anonymous helpline in Belgium that offers 24/7 emotional support and a listening ear to anyone in distress. Available at 106 or via tele.onthaal.be
Zelfmoordlijn: For urgent mental health support, contact 1813.
CAW (Centrum Algemeen Welzijnswerk): For general well-being support.
Centre de Prévention du Suicide: for suicide prevention support, contact 0800 32 123.
CPAS (Centre Public d'Action Sociale): Social support can be accessed via mi-is.be.
Labor market
VDAB: The public employment service for Flanders, offering job matching, training, and integration support specifically tailored to newcomers and migrants.
Actiris: Brussels regional public employment service providing job placement, counseling, and training programs, including support for migrants and refugees.
Le Forem: The Walloon public employment service that assists job seekers, including newcomers, with job searches, vocational training, and integration into the labour market.
