Health

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.