Dundee Distress Brief Intervention Service (DBI)
NHS Tayside RefGuide
The DBI service is a national programme providing support to people aged 16 or over experiencing distress. All Practice staff who have completed Level 1 commitments (Learn Pro module and attended a Buzz Session with Penumbra staff) can refer into the service. In Dundee, the service is hosted by Penumbra and based in the city centre. Following the initial referral (which is immediate via email) a DBI peer practitioner will contact the person within 24 hours and support them for up to 14 days. They will work with the person to address some of the difficulties they may be experiencing that have led to their distress and work together to identify ways of preventing and managing any future distress.
Contact details
4 South Ward Road, Dundee. Email: penumbra.dbitayside@nhs.scot
Who to refer
Any individuals 16 years and over (no upper age limit) who are experiencing distress. Our definition of distress is ‘An emotional pain for which the person sought, or was referred for, help and which does not require (further) emergency service response’. These could include social difficulties such as relationship problems, anxiety, low mood, thoughts of self-harm, thoughts of suicide, housing worries, money worries, and employment issues.
Who not to refer
Any individuals under 16 years old. Any individuals with significant suicidal ideation/mental health concerns who would benefit from specialised support.
How to refer
To refer to DBI please complete the referral form and return it by email to penumbra.dbitayside@nhs.scot