Today the Sarnia Police Service implements the use of the interRAI Brief Mental Health Screener (BMHS) in conjunction with Bluewater Health and Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent (CMHA Lambton Kent).
The BMHS is an assessment tool designed for law enforcement use that focuses on immediate risk related to mental health presentation. Developed by Health IM, the BMHS is beginning to roll out across the province as Police and Healthcare leaders commit to improving collaboration and care coordination for individuals whom police come into contact with, who require mental health care. The BMHS assists officers and local healthcare professionals in the response, assessment, and course of action when responding to those suffering with mental health episodes that police are required to attend.