Helplines in Belgium.

Is your family too complicated to live with? Free helplines are available in Belgium

Families can be complicated. If personality clashes, violence, substance use, illness, trauma or other problems at home are causing you fear, stress or pain, you are not alone. There are 6 hotlines in Belgium for people struggling with family issues. If you are experiencing any of the following, reach out for a helping hand today:

• Abuse or neglect from your parent, guardian, sibling or spouse.
• Drug, alcohol or gambling addiction and the impact this can have on your family.
• Serious family issues such as divorce, addiction, loss of a family member, or sexual abuse.
• A family member suffering from disability, illness or mental health problems.
• Family conflicts with new step-parents, step-brothers, step-sisters or step-children.
• Family trauma and issues around grief, addiction, laziness, unemployment, finances or mistrust.
• Stress in the family, caused by issues with housing, money or unemployment.
• Problems around separation and divorce, including jealousy, living with new family members and more.

Family problems can be complicated. When different personalities are forced to live together under one roof, there's bound to be conflict. For some families, the conflict is severe and it can leave you feeling trapped, like you're living in a prison rather than a loving home.

Family challenges can be hard to solve because there may be many people involved. It can be difficult to even know where to start. Reaching out to a compassionate hotline volunteer or counselor in Belgium can be a positive first step. You may benefit from voicing your frustrations to someone who wants to listen, understand, and support you.