Distress Brief Intervention (DBI)

Change Mental Health is the lead agency for Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) programme in Highland, Dumfries & Galloway, Argyll & Bute and Western Isles.

The project runs in different areas of Scotland, with a lead agency in each area facilitating the cooperative work of a large number of different local partners.

It’s a self-management programme with face-to-face or virtual appointments to deliver connected, compassionate and effective response to people in distress, making it likely they will engage with and stay connected to support that may benefit them over time.

Referrals are made by frontline services, including GPs, A&E, Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service.