For several years, Alzheimer’s San Diego and the San Diego Sheriff’s Office have been partners in the Take Me Home program so we can help San Diegans around the county.
Explaining the San Diego Sheriff’s Take Me Home Program
The program is designed to help 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: What would my person do if they were not able to communicate their name or address if they were lost? Take Me Home is designed to be a safeguard if a person becomes disoriented or confused, and unable to identify how to get back home due to their wandering. Deputies can search based on their description and identify the person from there. This is also useful when someone is considered missing – deputies can use their photo from the database to find them more quickly.
Registration Process
When you register someone online, you’ll submit a headshot photo of the person at risk of wandering, basic information (such as a nickname or favorite place to go), and who to contact. The application takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. This information is confidential, and can only be accessed by law enforcement in an emergency if that person is missing. Register today >
Program Brochures
View the brochures (available in eight languages) for more information and download at your convenience.
If you require assistance enrolling in Take Me Home or need personalized dementia support, call us at 858.492.4400 to speak with our Dementia Care Coaches who are here to help San Diego County residents and/or those caring for someone living in San Diego County (Spanish speakers available). Also check out our free education classes, social activities, caregiver support groups, & more.
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Posted on September 11th, 2025
