The Spetse Hoeve

The Spetse Hoeve was a former farm in Veelerveen, in the northern part of The Netherlands and is now a mental health institution. They offer help to people who face addiction problems and who have previously been in contact with the justice system or are currently in contact with it. Central to the institution is the slogan “working together for new opportunities” and the ROER idea, which refers to giving direction to one’s own life. Founded in 2015, the facility is part of the Terwille Foundation. 

In 1998, the Terwille Foundation was founded by five police officers who were confronted with many addiction problems during their work in the city of Groningen. They noticed a lack of assistance for this specific target group. Over the years, they have developed into a recognized mental health institution in the Netherlands, offering specialized care to people with addiction problems.

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SMALL-SCALE

The Spetse Hoeve can accommodate fifteen people, which makes it a small-scale facility. All fifteen individuals are living in one house. Since The Spetse Hoeve is a former farmhouse and surrounded by plenty of nature, it offers plenty of peace and quiet. Each resident has a private bedroom, while common areas include a living room, bathroom and kitchen. The common areas are decorated, giving the house a homely feeling. Outside, spacious grounds consist of various animals, a workshop, gardens and greenhouses.

SMALL-scale

The Spetse Hoeve can accommodate fifteen people, which makes it a small-scale facility. All fifteen individuals are living in one house. Since The Spetse Hoeve is a former farmhouse and surrounded by plenty of nature, it offers plenty of peace and quiet. Each resident has a private bedroom, while common areas include a living room, bathroom and kitchen. The common areas are decorated, giving the house a homely feeling. Outside, spacious grounds consist of various animals, a workshop, gardens and greenhouses.

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The Spetse Hoeve can accommodate fifteen people, which makes it a small-scale facility. All fifteen individuals are living in one house. Since The Spetse Hoeve is a former farmhouse and surrounded by plenty of nature, it offers plenty of peace and quiet. Each resident has a private bedroom, while common areas include a living room, bathroom and kitchen. The common areas are decorated, giving the house a homely feeling. Outside, spacious grounds consist of various animals, a workshop, gardens and greenhouses.

The Spetse Hoeve is a:

Transition house (individuals under specific conditions or measures)

for:

15 PEOPLE,
Men

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated, Small-scale

The Spetse Hoeve is a:

Transition house (individuals under specific conditions or measures)

for:

15 PEOPLE,
Men

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated, Small-scale

The Spetse Hoeve is a:

Transition house (individuals under specific conditions or measures)

for:

15 PEOPLE,
Men

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated, Small-scale

DIFFERENTIATION

The Spetse Hoeve focuses on adult men with addiction problems. More specifically, they offer reintegration assistance by providing structure to, on the one hand, individuals with addiction problems who have already been in contact with the justice system and, on the other hand, individuals with addiction problems who are currently serving a sentence. In this case, a placement at Spetse Hoeve replaces their detention.

A personal care plan is developed for each resident. This plan is aimed at achieving a free life full of healthy decisions adapted to individual circumstances and wishes. The main focus is on promoting a positive health. With this in mind, the Spetse Hoeve offers a wide range of activities for its residents. Residents can choose or be assigned various responsibilities, such as maintaining the garden, cleaning and cooperating in the woodshop. In addition, residents are actively involved in activities on the farm, including caring for animals.

COMMUNITY-INTEGRATION

The Spetse Hoeve is located in Veelerveen, in eastern Groningen, in the Netherlands. The facility has a store with various goods and handmade wooden items. Although there is occasional interaction with a neighbor who asks residents for help on their farm and residents may leave the facility for work or other activities, there is generally little contact with the broader community because of the facility’s remote location.

Differentiation

The Spetse Hoeve focuses on adult men with addiction problems. More specifically, they offer reintegration assistance by providing structure to, on the one hand, individuals with addiction problems who have already been in contact with the justice system and, on the other hand, individuals with addiction problems who are currently serving a sentence. In this case, a placement at Spetse Hoeve replaces their detention.

A personal care plan is developed for each resident. This plan is aimed at achieving a free life full of healthy decisions adapted to individual circumstances and wishes. The main focus is on promoting a positive health. With this in mind, the Spetse Hoeve offers a wide range of activities for its residents. Residents can choose or be assigned various responsibilities, such as maintaining the garden, cleaning and cooperating in the woodshop. In addition, residents are actively involved in activities on the farm, including caring for animals.

Community-integration

The Spetse Hoeve is located in Veelerveen, in eastern Groningen, in the Netherlands. The facility has a store with various goods and handmade wooden items. Although there is occasional interaction with a neighbor who asks residents for help on their farm and residents may leave the facility for work or other activities, there is generally little contact with the broader community because of the facility’s remote location.

Visited during the wish-eu project

The Spetse Hoeve is located in Veelerveen, in eastern Groningen, in the Netherlands. The facility has a store with various goods and handmade wooden items. Although there is occasional interaction with a neighbor who asks residents for help on their farm and residents may leave the facility for work or other activities, there is generally little contact with the broader community because of the facility’s remote location.
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The Spetse Hoeve

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Visited by RJN (20-04-2023)

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