You Are Not Alone

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.

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

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.

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.

CONTACT US

Dispatch:
(520) 568-3673

Admin:
(520) 316-6800

Main Office Hours: 7am-6pm, Mon-Thur., 8am-7pm, Fri

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