Beekdaelen Sociaal; Zorg & Welzijn is a website with information aimed at the citizens of Beekdaelen who have questions about housing, welfare and health care within the municipality of Beekdaelen. The purpose of this website is to provide visitors with information and point them in the right direction if more information is needed.
Translating a text
Visitors of Beekdaelen Sociaal; Zorg & Welzijn can translate and read out text with Readspeaker. Readspeaker is built-in text-to-speech software, that can help citizens who do not master the Dutch language navigate Beekdaelen Sociaal; Zorg & Welzijn.
It is possible to translate a specific part of the text. Select the text that you wish to translate with the left mouse button and choose 'Vertalen' in the pop-up menu. Next, choose your desired language. The translated text will be available to you in both text and speech.
Do you have a question about housing, welfare or health care?
We advise you to contact the municipality of Beekdaelen if you have any questions about housing, welfare and health care in Beekdaelen. You can reach Beekdaelen Sociaal; Zorg & Welzijn by telephone at 088 450 2000 (bereikbaar van ma t/m vr van 08:30 tot 12.30 uur) or email at sociaal@beekdaelen.nl.
Do you have a question about integration?
If you have come to live in The Netherlands for a longer period of time, and you are from outside the EU, you might need to integrate. During your civic integration process, you learn Dutch. You also need to learn about living and working in the Netherlands. After this, you usually take an exam.
If you are obliged to integrate, you will receive a letter from DUO with the date on which you have to start your integration. You will have 3 years to integrate.
The exact steps for your integration, depend on your situation. You can view a step-by-step plan on the website of DUO. After answering 2 questions, you will see the steps of your integration.
English information on integration
More information in English on integration in The Netherlands can be found here:
Do you want to learn Dutch or improve your Dutch language skills?
Whether you need to or want to integrate, or whether you would like to improve your Dutch language skills, the library in Beekdaelen will help you find the way. The library knows where to be in Beekdaelen and will help you find the best options.
There are serveral organizations in Beekdaelen that can help you with integration and improving your Dutch language skills.
Taalcafé
Taalcafé is an accessible gathering where you can practice your language skills with others. Taalcafés in Beekdaelen are held at least once every month in the places Schinveld, Nuth, Oirsbeek and Schinnen.
Taalhuis
Taalhuis offers a more in-depth language course. During Taalhuis it is possible to visit language consultation hours or speak with a language instructor. There are consultation hours in the regions Landgraaf-Onderbanken and Nuth.
Taal+
The VISTA-college also offers language programs with Taal+. They offer courses on reading Dutch, math and everyday computer use.