Avaliação dos Centros de Atenção Psicossocial Álcool e outras Drogas (CAPS AD) do estado de Minas Gerais

Abstract

The redirection of the mental health care system, marked by the creation of a network of substitutive devices to the psychiatric hospital, gave the Centers of Psychosocial Care a central role in the organization and support of the network itself. In terms of health care, the establishment of the Centers for Psychosocial Care - Alcohol and Drugs (CAPS AD) represented a milestone, since for a long time the drug issue had been associated with crime and the treatments available based on exclusion / separation. It is well known that in order to guarantee the quality and effectiveness of CAPSad it is important to pay attention to an evidence-based practice. Hence, the present study aimed to conduct an evaluation of the services of CAPS AD in Minas Gerais, addressing issues such as damage reduction, treatment, social inclusion, service management and human rights in mental health. It is an exploratory descriptive study developed online. 31 coordinators responsible for the state's CAPS AD units have taken part in the research. The invitations were made through e-mail and telephone, using the census strategy. For each coordinator, a semi-structured online evaluation questionnaire was made available through Google Forms. Preliminary results indicate that all have completed higher education and that the majority (80,6%) of the coordinators has had some professional experience in the area of drugs before taking over the current position. Regarding facilities and proper equipment to meet the intended goals, 45,2% say they do not have access to them . In addition, 51,6% said they do not provide training programs or eventual updating for their professionals. This study is expected, ultimately, to contribute and encourage the discussions in the area.