Status holders
Amaryllis assists status holders living in the municipality of Leeuwarden. We assist you with practical matters. We also help you feel at home, participate, and make a difference in your neighbourhood or village.
This is what Amaryllis can do with you

A status holder is an asylum seeker with a (temporary) residence permit.
- Are you a status holder and have you received housing in the municipality of Leeuwarden? If so, Amaryllis offers in the first year social guidance.
- With other questions, concerns or ideas As a status holder, you can also come to Amaryllis, just like other residents of the municipality. In the first year and beyond.
Social support for status holders
Social support involves assisting status holders with practical matters and familiarising them with society.
Social support consists of:
- Assistance with arranging practical matters
For example, assistance with:- moving house and furnishing the home
- taking out insurance policies
- find a general practitioner and dentist
- enrol children at school
- managing finances, allowances and financial overview
- Information about Dutch society
Such as customs, rules and culture.
- Getting involved in your neighbourhood or village
For example, we can assist you with:- getting to know the neighbours
- learning the Dutch language
- meet other people, for example by participating in activities
- find volunteer work
- Preparation for work
Together, we’ll look at your talents and interests. We’ll help you take the first steps towards finding a job or starting a course.
How does social support work?
Social support is provided by Amaryllis' Status Holders team, together with volunteers.
- A social worker A member of the Status Holders team will be your designated contact for social support.
- The social worker will draw up a plan with you. It will set out what you need and what you want to learn.
- Some of the support is provided by volunteers. The volunteers are supported by social workers.
We also work in partnership with Leeuwarden City Council, including the Integration Team and the Income Team. And with organisations such as Vluchtelingenwerk, dbieb, Humanitas, BSP and Sedrana.
Any other questions, concerns or a good idea?
People with refugee status can also contact Amaryllis with any other questions, concerns or ideas. This applies even if you have been living in the municipality of Leeuwarden for more than a year.
We provide tips, information, and support. We also connect people with each other and with organisations.
Questions or concerns
Please contact Amaryllis with any questions or concerns regarding:
- activities
- volunteering
- parenting, relationships, household, language, health, mental health issues or safety
- or completely different questions.
Good idea
Do you have a good idea for your village or neighbourhood? Amaryllis can help you make it happen.
Contact
- Go for social guidance to the Status Holders team.
- With other questions, concerns or ideas As a status holder, you can often turn to one of our neighbourhood or village social teams. If this is difficult due to language, cultural differences or specific issues, you can contact the Status Holders Team.
Doing it yourself already
Check out these tips on what you can already do yourself.
Apply for a DigiD
You need a DigiD if you want to arrange something online, for example with the municipality or a healthcare organisation. A DigiD allows you to log in securely. Apply for a DigiD if you do not yet have one.
Visit www.samenleeuwarden.nl
On the SamenLeeuwarden website, you can find volunteers, volunteering opportunities, activities and services in the neighbourhoods and villages. Residents and organisations can post their own requests or offers there.
SamenLeeuwarden is an initiative by Amaryllis.