Assistance to the homeless population: reality of access to mental health in a CAPS AD in DF

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the limitations and potentialities of serving the homeless population in a Psychosocial Care Center for Alcohol and Drugs located in the Federal District. This is a descriptive study, of the experience report type, in which the mental health care process of people living on the streets in the aforementioned CAPS was analyzed. The methodology used for data collection was the field diary, in which the author recorded data related to the topic during a six-month experience in this scenario, based on pre-established categories. The results obtained showed that there are positive practices and experiences in this health service, but they are insufficient and restricted for mental health care in a broad and effective to the homeless user.