Sun, free time, fun plans. Summer should be bright and cheerful. Yet, many young people experience the opposite: gloom, worry, or loneliness. When school or work routines drop away, thoughts and feelings often hit harder. A summer depression happens more often than many realize, and it can feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to carry it alone. Even this summer, @ease locations are open to listen and support you. At the bottom of this article, you’ll find all adjusted opening times per location.
Do you recognize this? Summer can unleash a lot of unnoticed thoughts. Little things pile up, and before you know it, your mind is full. Perhaps:
- Are you feeling sad while everyone else seems happy?
- Do you feel restless or panicky because of the heat or the ‘having to enjoy’?
- Do you experience social pressure to do fun things even though you don’t feel like it?
- Does sadness or stress suddenly surface without distraction from school or work?
- Do you notice that your sleep pattern is completely reversed?
- Do you feel lonely because everyone is on vacation?
You’re not alone. At @ease, we see especially during the summer how important it is to share your story. Whether it’s about stress, loneliness, or just a full head of steam: at @ease, we listen to your story.
Opening hours @ease summer 2025
In the summer of 2025, some @ease locations will be closed for a short while, but many will stay open. If you’re dealing with summer depression or simply need a listening ear, you’ll find all the details below on where and when you’re welcome:
Amsterdam
Closed from July 21st to August 10th. Reopens on August 11th.
Apeldoorn
Closed July en August.
Eindhoven
Closed on 23 July, 6 August en 13 August.
Haarlem
Closed from 28 July t/m 19 August. Opens on 20 August.
Heerl
en
Open every Thursday. Closed on Wednesdays from July 23rd to August 27th. Open again on Wednesdays from September 3rd.
Leeuwarden
Closed on 14 July, 11 August and 18 August.
Leiden
Open all summer with normal opening hours.
Maastricht
Open only on Tuesdays from 4 to 31 August.
Roermond
Closed from 12 t/m 31 August.
Rotterdam
Closed on July 23, July 30 and August 6.
Zwolle
Open all summer with normal opening hours.
Good to know: our chat will generally remain open this summer, even if you can’t come to a location. We’re only closed on August 6. Sometimes it can be busy at the locations, which means fewer people are available to chat, but we’ll always do our best to be there for you.
At @ease, you’ll find peers who are there to listen. In our welcoming living-room settings, you can share whatever’s on your mind — always free, always without a waiting list. Talking to someone your age can feel so much easier than talking to an adult. Whether you’re stressed, struggling at school, or just feeling down: we’re here to listen. With no judgment. Come by whenever you need. That’s what @ease is all about.