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UNHCR HELP — Brazil

Brasilia, Brazil

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Brazil, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

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  • Shelter
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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
Hours, location & source
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Brasilia for geographic context

Check before you go. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

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Centro POP Brazil

Brazil-wide, Brazil

Brazil's public reference centres for people experiencing homelessness, with meals, personal hygiene, laundry, document support, belongings storage, and referrals.

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  • Food
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CostFree resource finder.

Free; documents are not required for first access

AccessGovernment centre finder
Hours, location & source
Coverage
Centro POP locations in participating Brazilian municipalities
Phone
121

Check before you go. Centres generally operate at least eight hours a day on five weekdays, but each municipality sets its location and schedule. Use the government finder or call 121.

Service location

Centro POP Sobral

Sobral, Brazil

A public day centre for people experiencing homelessness, offering meals, showers, laundry, multidisciplinary support, documents, benefits, and referrals.

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CostFree.

Free services

AccessWalk-in public service
Hours, location & source
Address
Avenida Dom José, 2147, Centro, Sobral, Ceará
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00–5:00 PM

Check before you go. The official municipal page lists weekday daytime hours. Outreach operates separately in the evening; confirm holiday changes before travel.

Service location

Centro POP São Vicente

São Vicente, Brazil

A public centre for people experiencing homelessness with breakfast, afternoon food, showers, clean clothing, technical support, and referrals.

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CostFree.

Free; lack of documents does not prevent access

AccessWalk-in public service
Hours, location & source
Address
Avenida Capitão-Mor Aguiar, 436, Centro, São Vicente, São Paulo
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM

Check before you go. The city page lists immediate, free weekday access. Call before travel to confirm holiday hours and current on-site capacity.

Service location

Centro POP Carapicuíba

Carapicuíba, Brazil

A public reference centre for people experiencing homelessness, with personal hygiene, clothing and shoes, document support, medical referrals, and social reintegration help.

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CostFree.

Free services

AccessWalk-in public service
Hours, location & source
Address
Avenida Fernanda, 154, Centro, Carapicuíba, São Paulo
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Check before you go. The official municipal page lists weekday hours. Call ahead to confirm current access and holiday changes.