If you are in crisis or know someone who is, these services offer immediate support:

CVV offers free, confidential, and non-judgmental emotional support. You don’t need to be in crisis to call — you can just call to talk.

The ECOS Program (Escuta, Cuidado e Orientação em Saúde Mental) is USP’s mental health support service. It offers:

• Walk-in listening sessions without appointment
• Guidance on mental health services
• Referral to the care network (USP or SUS)

ECOS Butantã (IQ-USP campus):

• Location: Rua do Anfiteatro, 181 – Favo 22 (in front of CRUSP Block C entrance)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
• Phone: (11) 3091-8345
• Email: ecos.prip@usp.br

Important: ECOS does not handle psychiatric emergencies. In acute crisis situations, go to Pronto Socorro Lapa or call SAMU (192).

If you witness a mental health emergency (intense agitation, suicide attempt, risky behavior), USP’s Emergency Protocol guides you on how to act:

1. Assess the immediate risk
2. Stay calm and speak with empathy, without judgment
3. Do not leave the person alone
4. Call SAMU (192) or Fire Department (193) if necessary
5. Contact family members or trusted people

The SAP at the Institute of Psychology offers free psychological care to the USP community.

• Location: Av. Prof. Mello Moraes, 1721 – Block D (IP Centro-Escola)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–12pm and 1:30pm–4:30pm
• Phone: (11) 3091-4172
• Email: aconpsi@usp.br

Acolhe-USP is the Support and Prevention Program for Alcohol and Drug Use.

• Location: Rua do Anfiteatro, 295 (near SAS)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am–6pm
• Phone: (11) 3091-8345
• Email: acolheusp@usp.br

Off campus, you can access mental health services through SUS:

• UBS (Unidade Básica de Saúde): entry point for non-emergency care
• CAPS (Centro de Atenção Psicossocial): specialized care for mental disorders
• CAPS AD: specialized in alcohol and other drugs

Graduate students are entitled to care at the USP University Hospital.

How to register:

1. Go in person to SAME (2nd floor of HU)
2. Bring: USP Card, ID, CPF, and National Health Card (CNS)
3. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

Address: Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 2565 – Cidade Universitária

Phone: (11) 3091-9327

After registration, you can schedule appointments through the HU website or by phone.

Dependents: spouse and children under 18 can be registered. Request at the IQ Graduate Office.

CIPA (Comissão Interna de Prevenção de Acidentes) is responsible for:

• Identifying and reporting risk conditions
• Requesting preventive measures
• Investigating accidents and proposing corrections
• Educating about accident prevention

IQ-USP Phone: (11) 3091-3839

IQ-USP provides various materials:

• Safety Manual
• Manuals and Procedures
• Chemical storage and labeling guide
• CIPA documentation and Regulatory Standards

1. Prioritize your safety and that of others
2. Contact CIPA or IQ Reception
3. For medical emergencies, call SAMU (192)
4. Report the incident to CIPA

The campus offers various cultural and sports activities:

Taking care of your health is not a waste of time — it is a condition for doing quality research. If you are going through difficulties, seek help. If you know someone who is, offer support.

Recognizes Program theses nominated for external awards from institutions and organizations.

Recognizes excellence in academic production and impact.

Frequency: Annual

Recognizes Program faculty with notable contributions in teaching activities.

Recognizes Program alumni who have excelled in their professional and academic careers.

• Duration: 3 days
• Period: Before the start of 1st semester classes
• Organization: CCP-Química

• Present a review of the previous year’s activities
• Discuss Program guidelines and policies
• Promote integration among students, faculty, and alumni
• Debate topics relevant to graduate studies

Participation is open to the entire Program community. Students and faculty are encouraged to actively participate in discussions.

Information about dates and registration is announced by the Graduate Office before each event.

The following groups are considered priority groups for affirmative action purposes:

Candidates from priority groups receive a percentage bonus on their final score in the program’s calls for applications, following the model adopted by USP’s Inclusp Program.

Cumulative cap: Bonuses are cumulative up to a maximum of 15%.

Application Example

The bonus is applied in the following calls:

In the Technical Reserve call, research projects with a social development component may receive a 50% bonus on the grant amount. This includes projects that:

• Address problems of vulnerable communities
• Develop low-cost technologies for public health
• Contribute to science education in public schools
• Partner with social organizations or traditional communities

See the current call for details and eligibility criteria.

The self-declaration form is available in the program’s calls for applications.

The Graduate Program in Chemistry actively promotes support programs offered by USP:

Important: PAPFE and the Language Center are USP programs, not programs of the Graduate Program in Chemistry. Our affirmative action is to ensure all students know about these resources and how to apply.

The program office guides incoming students on:

• PAPFE enrollment deadlines (usually March and August)
• How to fill out the Language Center’s socioeconomic form
• Other resources available at USP

Resolution CoPGr 8776/2025 establishes the suspension of program deadlines during maternity and paternity leave:

How to apply:

1. Submit request to CCP
2. Attach birth certificate, adoption ruling, or document with expected birth date
3. Request cannot be made after the qualifying period

The Graduate Program in Chemistry organizes monthly welcome meetings for incoming students, focused on facilitating adaptation to the program.

What it is:

• Monthly meetings open to all incoming students
• Led by senior student volunteers
• Informal space to ask questions, share experiences, and meet colleagues

What happens at the meetings:

• Practical tips about the program (enrollment, reports, deadlines, qualifying exam)
• Information about USP resources (PAPFE, University Hospital, Language Center, ECOS)
• Experience sharing between incoming and senior students
• Introduction to IQ groups and collectives

How to participate:

• The office announces dates at the beginning of each semester
• Free participation, no registration required
• Open to all incoming students (not just priority groups)

How we help:

• CCP handles logistics (room, announcements, dates)
• Senior student volunteers lead the meetings
• We provide informational materials about the program and USP

For upcoming dates or to volunteer as a senior student, contact: ccp@iq.usp.br

For questions about affirmative action, contact the program office:

• Email: ccp@iq.usp.br
• Phone: +55 (11) 3091-3844