Helping At-Risk San Diegans Get Home Safely

Getting lost is scary and can be dangerous.  Especially for someone living with dementia, autism, or other developmental disabilities.  Ask yourself:  Could your loved one communicate their name and address if they were lost?  If the answer is no, or may change at some point, consider enrolling in the Take Me Home program.  The Take Me Home program is a safety net for the future, so you can have peace of mind today.  This information is confidential, and can only be accessed by law enforcement in an emergency.  You can sign your loved one up for the Take Me Home program by contacting your local Crime Prevention Specialist, or by clicking the registration link below.

• Register Online Now
• Take Me Home Brochure  (English | Spanish)

How Does It Work?

Watch this video from the County News Center to learn more about how the Sheriff's Take Me Home Program can help you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Take Me Home Program?

The registry gives law enforcement quick access to critical information about a registered person with disabilities or medical condition in case they get lost or wander away.  If deputies find someone who can't communicate where he/she lives, they can search the database by description and return the person to their loved ones.  The system works both ways — if a loved one goes missing, we can immediately pull up their photo and information from the registry.  This way we know who we're looking for, as well as get the photo out on the streets to search more accurately. 

Who is eligible?

All members of the community who needs special assistance if they are alone or in times of emergency.  This kind of assistance may be required if the person is unable to speak or properly identify themselves, or if they become disoriented.  It is intended to serve people with autism, Down syndrome, cognitive disabilities or senior citizens who have dementia and other medical conditions. 

What should I do if my loved one goes missing?

Call 9-1-1 immediately and explain your loved one's medical condition or special needs. If they are enrolled in Take Me Home, be sure to let the dispatcher know that as well.  It is helpful to know their medication needs, the most likely places they'll go, if they can't communicate, respond by a certain name, are afraid of noises, loud sounds or being touched.  This helps tailor our search and rescue response so the person will not run away, hide or become frightened when approached by a deputy or Search and Rescue (SAR) Volunteer.  

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