ABSTRACT
Objective:
to elaborate strategies of strengthening for articulating the municipal services that make up the psychosocial care network.
Method:
participant research with qualitative approach, carried out in the months of March and April 2019 in a municipality of the South of Brazil. Data collection involved a documental analysis, questionnaire and focus group. Sample composed by thirteen professionals of Basic Health Care, Expanded Nucleus of Family Health, Municipal Polyclinic, Psychosocial Care Center and General Hospital. Data analysis according to Minayo and elaboration of strategies through data triangulation.
Results:
potentialities and weaknesses found in daily professional work, organization and articulation of the network, and strategies to strengthen it. Among the strategies elaborated, the need for matrix support in health services, training and empowerment of professionals stand out.
Conclusion:
Literature is scarce on strategies for network articulation, and new studies are recommended. The current research shows the importance and unavoidability of articulation, contributing for the improvement of practice.
DESCRIPTORS:
Mental Health; Mental Health Services; Mental Disorders; Unified Health System; Nursing