Resources
Tools for families and caregivers
Find practical guidance, safety planning tips, and links to help you support an at-risk loved one and understand how Virginia Beach Project Lifesaver works.
Resource library
Start here for clear, shareable information you can use right away.
Caregiver quick start
A simple checklist to prepare information, contacts, and routines before an emergency.
Safety planning
Ideas to reduce risk and improve response time if someone goes missing.
When to call 911
What to share with dispatch and what details help responders act quickly.
Eligibility overview
Who the program is designed to help and what enrollment typically includes.
Caregiver support
Local and national support organizations for Alzheimer’s, autism, and other needs.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about privacy, devices, and response.
Caregivers
What to gather before you enroll
Having the right details ready helps enrollment go smoothly and supports a faster response if a participant ever goes missing.
Recommended items include current photos, a list of common destinations, medical considerations, preferred communication methods, and up-to-date emergency contacts. If routines change, let us know so information stays accurate.
Safety planning tips
Keep information current
Update contact numbers, medications, and any changes in routine or frequent locations.
Use recent photos
A clear, current photo helps responders and caregivers identify someone quickly.
Share a response plan
Make sure family, caregivers, and facilities know who to call and what to do first.