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The Government of the State of São Paulo, through the Department of Social Development (SEDS), inaugurated a new Therapeutic Houses complex in Tucuruvi, located in the northern part of São Paulo, on Thursday (4). This initiative enhances the support network for individuals undergoing psychosocial rehabilitation.
With a total investment of R$ 1.8 million, the facility is designed to provide therapeutic residential care in a home-like setting, ensuring a humane environment and continuous support for social reintegration. Monthly operational costs amount to R$ 157,500, which guarantees a skilled technical team and suitable infrastructure for the services offered.
The complex can accommodate 45 male residents struggling with substance-related disorders, often exacerbated by homelessness. Its primary aim is to improve the quality of life by providing housing, specialized support, and training to foster independence.
“The opening of this complex in Tucuruvi marks a significant step by the São Paulo Government in establishing a care network that truly transforms lives. We are committed to ensuring dignified, humane care with real opportunities for social reintegration. Each bed, each professional, and every stage of this process are designed to give individuals a genuine chance to rebuild their lives with autonomy, safety, and new future perspectives,” stated the Secretary of Social Development, Andrezza Rosalém.
The Tucuruvi unit features a multidisciplinary team that includes coordinators, psychologists, social workers, socio-educators, pedagogues, financial mentors, and art therapists, among others. “This facility is deeply human-centered, addressing the citizen’s journey from prevention to care and treatment, and finally assisting them in reintegrating into their daily lives and reconnecting with their social and family ties,” added the Secretary.
The support program is structured into four phases: Welcome, Awakening, Transformation, and Journey. Throughout this process, residents relearn self-care tasks, develop social skills, and participate in therapies and socio-educational activities. Individual capabilities are nurtured to encourage their return to education and employment, all with an ultimate goal of independence. After completing these phases, technical support continues for an additional six months to help prevent relapse.
### A Chance to Restart
One of the residents at the Tucuruvi unit, D.C., 46 years old, shares his experience. “It’s like a dream,” he says, tears in his eyes.
After seven years of experiencing homelessness, he faced an overdose and voluntarily chose to seek treatment. Following three months in a detox center, he is now living at the Therapeutic House. “I had a stable life, worked for a company, had my home and family. However, after my divorce, I fell into drugs. Here, I’m rebuilding my life, reconnecting with my family, and for the first time in a long while, I’ll be able to spend Christmas with them,” he reflects.
Eliana Borges, from the Drug Policy Directorate of SEDS, emphasizes that the focus of the Therapeutic Houses is about exploring new possibilities. “The residents themselves guide us in discovering new pathways. Each interaction teaches us and helps us fine-tune our services to better fit their needs. Everything here is intentional and serves a purpose for the residents,” she concludes.
### Expansion of the State Network
Since the beginning of 2023, the SEDS has established complex Therapeutic Houses in various districts across São Paulo, including Tucuruvi, Penha, Aricanduva, Butantã, Lapa, Santana, Vila Mariana, Santo Amaro, and Cursino. The initiative has also expanded to Osasco, Guarulhos, and São José do Rio Preto, which hosts two complexes—one for women and the LGBTQIA+ community, and another for men—bringing the total to 13 operational complexes.
The Therapeutic Houses, through the Drug Policy Directorate (DPOD), work in conjunction with health, social assistance, and education systems, breaking away from institutionalization and offering a residential care model focused on autonomy and social mobility. This initiative is part of the broader actions taken by the São Paulo Government to promote dignity, independence, and comprehensive care for vulnerable populations.
By 2026, plans are in place to open an additional nine Therapeutic Houses.
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