Centro Pop and Intersectorality: the problem of the articulation with the mental health network

Mental health care for the homeless population (HP) is an important topic but supported by several studies as underexplored. Given the complexity of this demand, there are several services in the SUS and SUAS that require an intersectoral work articulated in a network; however, studies point out several flaws in their performance. In this secondary statistical study, we propose a discussion of this articulation based on the results of the SUAS 2019 CENSUS. Participants: 228 Centro Pops, from 25 Brazilian states. Variables from the block of questions related to the articulation of the Centro Pop with CAPS and hospitals were chosen for analysis and the Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA) was used to establish associations between variables and their categories. The results show a moderately satisfactory articulation with the CAPS and unsatisfactory in relation to the hospitals. It is concluded that the articulation of the Centro Pop with the CAPS is relevant mainly in large municipalities, and incipient with hospitals, regardless of the population size. The flow protocol is highlighted as an important tool for effective intersectorality in health care for the HP and the right to the city, and longitudinal studies on the subject are suggested, to aid in decision-making instances.