Vulnerable

You Are Not Alone (Y.A.N.A.)

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.

NOTE: YANA is not an independent organization or service group as such, their services are provided by police volunteers through the Police Department. This is one of the best services available to seniors in the City of Maricopa. If interested in becoming part of this wonderful group, please contact the City of Maricopa Police Department about becoming a Police Volunteer.

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

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.

Adult Protective Services (APS)

What is Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation?

Abuse can take many forms. Not all abuse is seen with the naked eye.

Abuse can take many forms, including:

Physical abuse, including intentional infliction of physical harm and injury
Sexual abuse or sexual assault
Emotional abuse
Unlawful imprisonment
Neglect is the deprivation of:

• Food
• Water
• Medication
• Medical services
• Shelter
• Cooling
• Heating
• Supervision
• Other services necessary to maintain minimum physical or mental health.

Exploitation is the illegal or improper use of an individual or their resources for another person's profit or advantage. This can include:

• Misusing cash, credit cards or bank accounts
• Stealing money or household goods and property
• Forced panhandling
• Prostitution

Abuse, neglect and exploitation can occur for many reasons. Also, individuals can be victimized by friends, family members or strangers.