Regionalization of psychosocial care: a panoramic view of the Psychosocial Care Network of Minas Gerais state, Brazil

Abstract The present study aims at analyzing the regionalization of services carried out by Psychosocial Care Network (RAPS in Portuguese) state Minas Gerais (MG) Brazil, yielding indicators that may enhance SUS strategic management towards strengthening psychosocial care provided state. It is a cross-sectional study, based on data collected May 2019 from government websites, considering state’s Macro-Regions and Health Regions as units analysis. Indicators service coverage relation to population accordance normative parameters determined Ministry for better understanding effective were produced, general indicator (iRAPS) supply this network was validated. outcomes allow detailed analysis structural aspect RAPS MG unveil development robust network. However, important regional heterogeneities noticed also lack aiming specific populations providing assistance 24 hours day, which weakens proper access several parts Higher values iRAPS found health regions with low socioeconomic offer services, fact differs national scenario, imply policy investments offering within hinterland areas.