Ouvidos no Vondel

Ouvidos no Vondel is our biopsychosocial support service.

Conceived in March 2019, the idea was born when psychologist Samara Sousa invited her fellow psychologist Tânia Lisboa. Inspired by the initiative of the Escuta na Grama group, which offered psychological support services in Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo, Brazil, Samara envisioned a similar action taking place in Vondelpark in Amsterdam alongside fellow psychologists who might be interested in this volunteer work. Tânia accepted the invitation and, enthusiastic about the idea, proposed inviting physician Cláudia Magaldi to plan the project. The duo of visionary professionals transformed into a trio, joining a wonderful group of volunteers from the fields of psychology, medicine, and social work.

We rely on a group of volunteer professionals and aim to provide a space for technical listening and support for Portuguese-speaking adults aged 18 and over here in the Netherlands.

Every first Saturday of the month, from 10 am to 12 pm, this service offers the following for free:

Individual sessions
- Psychologist consultations
- Consultations with an economist regarding job placement or planning a new business in the Netherlands
- Health and well-being consultations

Group sessions
- Themed meetings coordinated by a physician and a psychologist
- Lounge for professionals

Biopsychosocial interconsultation
- Consultation with more than one professional, including the client, psychologist or social worker, and physician, to offer an integrated perspective on the issue brought by the client

How it works

The service is free of charge, and you don't need to register in advance!
On the first Saturday of each month, between 10 am and 12 pm, we await you in this Zoom room: CLICK HERE
By clicking this link, you'll join the queue for our reception
The reception allows one client at a time. When it's your turn, two volunteers will conduct a screening
During the screening, we'll learn how we can help and direct you to the virtual room of the most suitable professional
You may have to wait in line again, but soon you'll be attended to in a consultation that lasts about 30 minutes