Helpline sees surge in calls following publicity drive

CHS has recorded a significant increase in calls to its 24/7 Helpline in the first half of 2025, with a 20% rise compared to the same period last year. Between January and June, the Helpline received 4,739 calls, up from 3,963 in the first six months of 2024. Of these, 2,521 were completed conversations with […]

Art donation to British School raises funds for CHS Helpline

Outgoing Parent Association Chair of the Families of British School of Brussels (FoBSB), Maurits Wesseling, has helped raise vital funds for the CHS Helpline through the purchase of original artwork which he has donated to the international school. Mr. Wesseling presented BSB with four original pen-and-ink drawings by Brussels-based author and illustrator Tamar Levi. The […]

CHS Among Top Resources for Mental Health Support in Brussels

The Community Help Service (CHS) is prominently featured in a newspaper article this week as a key mental health resource for residents and expats in Brussels, especially those without Belgian health insurance or fluency in French or Dutch. Link to article here . The Brussels Times article highlights the many challenges people face when seeking […]

New Council members welcomed at CHS annual dinner

Community Help Service (CHS) held its Annual General Meeting on June 16, 2025, combining the meeting for the first time with its annual dinner — a change that proved to be a great success. With a 50% increase in turnout compared to last year’s dinner, the evening reflected the strong engagement and commitment of our […]