The implementation of the psychosocial attention network in the extended Region of Health West of Minas Gerais-BR

Abstract Background The creation of the Psychosocial Care Network allowed the increase and organization of the provision of mental health care to the Brazilian population. Objective This study aims to analyze the Psychosocial Care Network implantation process in the Western Health Extended Region of the State of Minas Gerais. Method An exploratory study was carried out from literature review, documentary research, interviews with key informants and questionnaires that were applied to managers. Results The Psychosocial Care Network has 27 Centers for Psychosocial Care (CAPS) (CAPS) (13 CAPS I, 6 CAPS II, 1 CAPS III, 2 CAPS i, 3 CAPS ad II, 2 CAPS ad III), 12 Mental Health Clinics and 2 therapeutic residences. The Family Health Strategy is implemented in 86.62% of the municipalities and the Family Health Support Unit in 62.96%. It has an index of 1.71 CAPS / 100.000 inhabitants, above the national average; on the other hand 14.49% of the population does not have access to this service. Conclusion It was observed difficulties in the agreement of Psychosocial Care Network in municipalities with less than 15.000 inhabitants, low CAPS i and CAPS ad index, CAPS III insufficiency and scarce beds implementation in General Hospitals have been found.