Emergency Numbers

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Immediate danger

112

Ambulance · Fire · Police — tap to call

Police — non-emergency

Dutch Police

0900-8844

For situations that aren't an emergency but still need the police — for example, reporting a stolen bike or a minor incident.

Urgent medical help

For urgent medical help that isn't life-threatening, contact your GP (huisarts) first. If your GP is closed (nights, weekends or public holidays), contact the Groningen out-of-hours GP service.

Out-of-hours GP — Dutch phone

0900-9229

Doktersdienst Groningen — urgent medical help outside normal GP hours.

Out-of-hours GP — non-Dutch phone

+31 88 330 1300

Use this number when calling from a non-Dutch phone number or international SIM.

Mental health crisis

113 Suicide Prevention

Anonymous · 24/7

Immediate support by phone and online chat if you're in a mental health crisis or having suicidal thoughts. Anonymous, available 24/7.

113 — online helpline

Reach 113 by online chat if you'd rather not speak by phone.

Useful contacts

Municipality of Groningen — Contact

For non-urgent questions to the city — registration, permits and general information.

Government of the Netherlands — Emergency help

Official Dutch government information on emergency and police help.

RUG — Medical care

University of Groningen's practical guidance on medical care for exchange students.

RUG — Health services

RUG's overview of all health services available to students.