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Healthcare
- ▸Brazil's Unified Health System (SUS — Sistema Único de Saúde) provides free, universal healthcare to all citizens and residents.
- ▸UBS (Unidades Básicas de Saúde) are neighborhood-level clinics for primary care — find your nearest UBS upon arrival.
- ▸Major public hospitals (Hospital das Clínicas in São Paulo, Hospital Universitário in Rio) handle complex cases.
- ▸CAPS (Centro de Atenção Psicossocial) provides free mental health services through SUS.
- ▸Private health plans (planos de saúde) are available for formal sector workers through employers.
Mental Health Support
- ▸CAPS (Centro de Atenção Psicossocial) is Brazil's network of free public mental health centers — locate your nearest CAPS at saude.gov.br.
- ▸CVV (Centro de Valorização da Vida) provides free 24-hour crisis counseling by phone at 188.
- ▸Missão Paz and other migrant organizations in São Paulo offer psychosocial support for returning Brazilians.
- ▸NASF (Núcleo Ampliado de Saúde da Família) provides mental health services integrated with primary care.
- ▸Private psychologists are available in major cities — fees vary widely (BRL 80–300/session).
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