Yellow September: free or affordable therapies for the population
Yellow September draws attention to the importance of suicide prevention and mental health care. However, despite this scenario, for many people, counseling with a specialized psychologist and therapy sessions are still inaccessible , especially due to the cost.
Therefore, Metrópoles has put together some information about psychology services that offer free or more affordable services.
Still, it is worth noting that there are not always vacancies for immediate start, but anyone who is looking for and needs help, whether for themselves or a family member, should not give up.
Many universities offer free or reduced-cost psychological counseling through teaching clinics, where students are supervised by experienced professionals.
Several non-governmental organizations and social projects offer free or affordable psychological care, especially for socially vulnerable populations.
- Casa 1: offers free or low-cost online psychotherapy services for vulnerable populations, especially LGBTQIAPN+ people and Black people.
- RAPS (Psychosocial Care Network): a networked social clinic that offers online psychological care at social rates throughout Brazil and in-person care for people in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte.
- Instituto Borboleta Azul: offers free, weekly psychological care (once a week), lasting 50 minutes.
- ARCO NGO: PsiTá-On Project offers free online psychological care for LGBTQIAPN+ and Black people.
- Rede Pode Falar: online psychological care for people between 13 and 24 years old, online.
- Psychologists on Call: voluntary psychological support and psychotherapy for those who cannot afford private treatment.
The Unified Health System (SUS) provides free mental health services through the Psychosocial Care Network (RAPS), which includes:
- Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS): offer specialized care for people with psychological distress or mental disorders.
- Basic Health Units (UBS): provide mental health services, including psychological support.
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