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You Are Not Alone (YANA) Program
You Are Not Alone (YANA) is a free program that will be
offered by the Goodyear Police Department's Volunteers in Police Services
(VIPS) beginning this fall. This new program provides weekly phone calls and
home visits to seniors who have limited family or community contacts. Seniors
can also call the YANA program for help finding specific services and
resources.
YANA promotes peace of mind and a sense of security for
elderly residents. It's a great resource for disabled seniors who enjoy the
independence of living on their own, but have no friends or family members
nearby to check on them regularly.
Seniors who enroll in the YANA program will receive regular
phone calls and home visits from VIPS representatives. If an emergency occurs
during a phone call or home visit, the VIPS representative will arrange for a
police officer to be sent to the residence right away.
Seniors can request registration
forms from the Goodyear Police Department VIPS/YANA Program. Complete
the form, including name, address, phone number, emergency contacts with
phone numbers, medical information, number of pets on premises, and vehicle
information. Forms must be completed and include the original signature of
the participant. Incomplete or signs without a valid original signature will
not be accepted.
The YANA program will be open for full service beginning
Sept. 27. Two pre-registration dates are available for early sign up on August
30 and September 13.
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