ABSTRACT
Objective:
to understand Singular Therapeutic Project actions, developed for users of psychoactive substances, in a Psychosocial Care Center, from professionals’ and users’ perspectives.
Method:
phenomenological qualitative research in light of Alfred Schütz’s Social Phenomenology. It was carried out in a Psychosocial Care Center for Alcohol and Other Drugs in a municipality in the north of southern Brazil. Phenomenological interviews were used with 13 healthcare professionals and 13 service users between April and August 2023. A comprehensive analysis of information was based on the theoretical-methodological framework.
Results:
the Singular Therapeutic Project actions were identified from two perspectives (users and professionals) and the reciprocity of perspectives among participants, such as reception and return actions, individual care, collective therapeutic activities, pharmacological treatment and network and referral coordination.
Conclusion:
the actions are limited to Psychiatric Reform principles and medication care and are centered on professionals, pointing out the need to promote leading role, autonomy and co-responsibility for users.
DESCRITORES:
Mental health; Substance abuse treatment centers; Mental health assistance; Health personnel; Drug users
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