Cheque Cuida-te
Published 4 November 2026, 00:38
Cheque Cuida-te (voucher for a psychologist or dietitian)
A state voucher that covers appointments with a psychologist (Cheque Cuida-te — Psicologia) or a dietitian-nutritionist (Cheque Cuida-te — Nutrição). The appointments are free for you; IPDJ pays the specialist. Anyone aged 12 to 35 inclusive can apply; those under 18 need permission from a parent or guardian. You start with two introductory appointments, after which the specialist can request a further set: five appointments with a psychologist or two with a dietitian. There is no limit on the number of sets.
Where you come across it. the gov.pt portal, on the pages "Pedir Cheque Cuida-te - Psicologia" and "Pedir Cheque Cuida-te - Nutrição".
You have to book with a specialist who has joined the programme, and as of September 2026 the list of these specialists had not yet been published. The programme offers short-term help and is no substitute for long-term treatment.
Official website: gov.pt/servicos/pedir-cheque-cuida-te-psicologia