Caracterização de um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial de um município do estado de Minas Gerais

Abstract

Objective: To characterize and describe the implementation process of the Psychosocial Care Center in a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, pointing out the physical characteristics, human resources and service demands of the service. Method: Case study, descriptive, qualitative, in order to describe the reality of CAPS modality I in a city in Minas Gerais. Results: The CAPS is located on its own land, with a physical structure adapted to the users' needs. The service serves on a non-intensive basis; semi-intensive and intensive. Users are welcomed by a multidisciplinary team with individual and collective assistance; therapeutic workshops; community activities; home visits and matrix support. Conclusion: The CAPS under analysis meets the current legislation for its operation, as well as the physical structure and the team of professionals. It should be noted that there is flexibility of the team in providing assistance to users and their families, either through referrals or spontaneous demands.