Table 4 The number of psychosocial community centers (CAPS) in Brazil, by modality, in June 2006

CAPS I

355

Minimum team members:

1 psychiatrist or physician specialized in mental health

1 registered nurse

3 professionals qualified in other areas: psychologist, social worker, occupational therapist, pedagogue or other professionals needed for the therapy plan

4 technicians: nursing assistant or technician, administrative technician, educational technician, and artisan.

CAPS II

290

Minimum team members:

1 psychiatrist

1 registered nurse specialized in mental health

4 professionals qualified in other areas: psychologist, social worker, occupational therapist, pedagogue, physical education teacher, or other professionals needed for the therapy plan

6 technicians: nursing assistant or technician, administrative technician, educational technician, and artisan.

CAPS III

28

Minimum team members:

2 psychiatrists

1 registered nurse specialized in mental health

5 professionals qualified in other areas: psychologist, social worker, occupational therapist, pedagogue, or other professionals needed for the therapeutic plan

8 technicians: nursing assistant or technician, administrative technician, educational technician, and artisan.

Provides crisis services with priority to patients participating in one of the therapy projects in one of the CAPS, for a maximum of 7 days in a row or a total of 10 days in 30 days.

CAPSi

66

Provides services for infant psychiatry

Team: 1 psychiatrist or neurologist or pediatrician specialized in mental health

CAPSad

109

Treatment of problems associated with the consumption of alcohol and other drugs

TOTAL

848