Brazil - Apply for Comprehensive Health Assistance Program Card for Adolescents Deprived of Liberty and at Risk

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Comprehensive Health Assistance Program Card for Adolescents Deprived of Liberty and at Risk (Cartão do Programa de Assistência Integral à Saúde do Adolescente Privado de Liberdade e em Situação de Risco), the applicant has to approach the Local Health Care Facility or Ministério da Saúde (Ministry of Health) link
2. Reach out to government agencies or organizations responsible for youth welfare and health in Brazil. These agencies could include the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Women, Family, and Human Rights, and local health departments.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The fee for health care program card is free of cost.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. If your application is approved, you will receive the Comprehensive Health Assistance Program Card.
13. This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Proof of income.
• Health document
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministério da Saúde (Ministry of Health)
Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco G
Brasília - DF, CEP: 70.058-900
Brazil
Contact link

Eligibility

To be eligible for the PROSAUDE program, adolescents must meet the following criteria:

• Be between the ages of 12 and 18
• Be deprived of liberty in a juvenile detention center or other institution
• Be at risk of social exclusion, such as adolescents who are homeless or who have been victims of violence

Fees

• The fee for health care program card is free of cost.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Age
• Gender
• Date of Birth
• Parents name
• Health details
• Income details
• ZIP code
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Other details
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Comprehensive Health Assistance Program Card for Adolescents Deprived of Liberty and at Risk (Programa de Saúde Integral para Adolescentes em Privação de Liberdade e em Situação de Risco - PROSAUDE) is a government program in Brazil that provides comprehensive health care services to adolescents who are deprived of liberty and at risk.
• The program was created in 2006 to help improve the health of these adolescents and to reduce the risk of recidivism.

Information which might help

The PROSAUDE program provides a variety of health care services, including:

• Medical care
• Dental care
• Mental health care
• Substance abuse treatment
• Sexual and reproductive health care
• Health education

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

The PROSAUDE program also provides support services, such as:

• Case management
• Family counselling
• Vocational training
• Life skills training