Brazil launches Acolhe Mais mental health tele-service for women

The Brazilian government has introduced Acolhe Mais, a free psychological tele-service available through the Meu SUS Digital application. The program provides remote care conducted by qualified psychologists to support women across Brazil.

The service specifically targets women who are experiencing or have experienced violence, as well as those who act as caregivers for family members with disabilities, rare diseases, or neurodevelopmental disorders. This includes mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and sisters.

To access the service, users must log in to the Meu SUS Digital app via a Gov.br account and select the Acolhe Mais option under the Miniapps section. No prior medical referral or documentation proving violence or caregiving status is required to initiate a request. Once registered, the Agência Brasileira de Apoio à Gestão do SUS (AgSUS) platform facilitates the process, with teams contacting users within 24 hours to schedule appointments.