Devon Mental Health Alliance (DMHA)

The service offers support to people with a defined Serious Mental Illness (SMI), covering a range of needs and diagnoses, including but not limited to psychosis, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, severe depression, complex emotional disorders and mental health rehabilitation needs.

The service will operate as a multi-agency team partner with primary and secondary care providing:

• Open Access Front Door: Accessible entry point for adults with SMI.
• Navigation Support: Assistance in accessing appropriate community services.
• One-to-One Emotional Support: Personalised emotional support.
• Psychosocial and Group Support: Group work and interventions to enhance mental wellbeing.
• Peer Support: Peer support programmes encouraging shared experiences.
• Community-Based Wellbeing Support: Ongoing support to help individuals with SMI stay well in their communities.

The delivery model is designed at a locality level reflecting the differing needs of communities.