You Are Not Alone

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Being alone is one of the greatest fears senior adults have as they grow older. You Are Not Alone (YANA) is a program here in Maricopa that can save lives and help individuals with limited mobility.

This is a free service allowing older adults and individuals with limited mobility or who have suffered an accident or fallen sick, comfort and peace of mind knowing someone will be checking in on them on a regular basis; and in the event something happens, family or friends will be notified.

YANA Provides:

Regular Phone Calls
Planned Home-Visits
Referrals to Community Resources

YANA Does Not Provide:

Medical Assistance
Transportation
Labor
Financial Assistance

How do I enroll?

You must be a resident of Maricopa
Must have an Emergency Contact
Generally Self-Sufficient
Complete Enrollment Form

To enroll call 520-316-6800 ext.1234 or email vaps@maricopa-az.gov.

Contact Us

Dispatch:	Admin:
(520) 568-3673	(520) 316-6800
Main Office Hours: 7am-6pm, Mon-Thur.

How does YANA work?

You Are Not Alone works collaboratively with community and social service agencies for a coordinated response to meet the needs of residents in Maricopa with limited mobility.

Maricopa Police Department Volunteers will make regular telephone calls and visits to YANA participants.
If the participant does not answer the phone after several attempts are made to reach them, a series of steps are followed to assure their safety and well-being.
If the above attempts fail and contact with the participant cannot be made, MPD officers are dispatched to check on the participants' well-being.

What is Elder Abuse?

Elder abuse is a term referring to any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult.

Physical Abuse—inflicting physical pain or injury on a senior, e.g. slapping, bruising, or restraining by physical or chemical means.
Sexual Abuse—non-consensual sexual contact of any kind.
Neglect—the failure by those responsible to provide food, shelter, health care, or protection for a vulnerable elder
Exploitation—the illegal taking, misuse, or concealment of funds, property, or assets of a senior for someone else's benefit.
Emotional Abuse—inflicting mental pain, anguish, or distress on an elder person through verbal or nonverbal acts, e.g. humiliating, intimidating, or threatening.
Abandonment—desertion of a vulnerable elder by anyone who has assumed the responsibility for care or custody of that person.
Self-neglect—characterized as the failure of a person to perform essential, self-care tasks and that such failure threatens his/her own health or safety.

Resources

Signs of Elder Abuse
Pinal Gila Council for Senior Citizens - (800) 293-9393
Alzheimer's Association, Desert SW Chapter - 24/7 Helpline (800) 272-3900
Adult Protective Services - (877) SOS-ADULT
National Center on Elder Abuse - (855) 500-3537
Cenpatico Crisis Line - (866) 495-6735
MET Transportation - (520) 316-6959
Genesis Care Home - (520) 562-6929
Arizona Self-Help - (855) 432-7587

The Maricopa Police Department is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and activities for individuals with disabilities. If you need to request accommodation, please call (520) 316-6800.

The You Are Not Alone Program, in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1940, does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, national origin, or gender.

For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Assistance, please contact the Arizona Relay Service (AZRS). Visit azrelay.org or 7-1-1.

Maricopa, AZ

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You Are Not Alone

YANA Provides:

YANA Does Not Provide:

To enroll call 520-316-6800 ext.1234 or email vaps@maricopa-az.gov.