<b>Substitute services from the perspective of psychosocial rehabilitation: an experience report</b> - doi: 10.4025/cienccuidsaude.v11i3.15417

Abstract

In Brazil, a long tradition contributed to institutionalizing the stigma and social isolation of the individual in psychological distress, but from the process of psychiatric reform, establishing the mode of psychosocial care through a network of substitute services including the psychosocial care centers (CAPS). Thus, from academic extracurricular experience in substitute services provided by mental health Tutorial Educational Program (PET) mental health, crack and other drugs, this study aims at reporting the internship experience in a Psychosocial Care Center II of the city of Pelotas. These internships take place once a week and they are supervised by professional workers. During the practice the routine of the place was followed, including therapeutic workshops, Nursing visitation, family groups and other activities. Based on the needs and interests of users and professionals strategies to support the team were developed. This experience allows us to know the functioning of substitute services and to certify that qualified care should be with freedom. In addition, we have the opportunity to contribute to the team, to establish a positive relationship with users and families and to formulate procedures to improve the quality of life of those involved.