Juqueri Psychiatric Hospital
Juqueri Psychiatric Hospital, Psychiatric hospital in Franco da Rocha, Brazil.
The Juqueri facility spans multiple buildings across its grounds, featuring medical treatment units and administrative sections within the São Paulo metropolitan region.
Founded in 1898, this institution marked a turning point in Brazilian psychiatric care, becoming the largest mental health facility in the country.
The hospital campus includes photography collections documenting patient art therapy sessions, particularly through the work of photographer Alice Brill.
Current operations require assessment by a Commission of Experts before patient admission, following strict medical protocols for mental health treatment.
During its peak period, the hospital housed 3,000 patients simultaneously, with over 122,700 individuals receiving care throughout its century-long operation.
Location: São Paulo
Location: Franco da Rocha
Inception: 1898
Address: Avenida dos Coqueiros s/n, Franco da Rocha, São Paulo, Brasil
GPS coordinates: -23.33709,-46.73143
Latest update: November 20, 2025 13:36
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