Y.A.N.A. (YOU ARE NOT ALONE)

A Free Daily Telephone Reassurance Service

Being alone is one of the greatest fears older adults have, as they grow older. The YANA Program has been credited with saving the lives of many older adults who live alone and have fallen or become sick during the night.

This FREE service allows older adults to find comfort and security knowing that someone will be checking on them on a daily basis and in the event that something does happen, family or friends will be notified.

How It Works

• Calls are made daily, before 10:00 a.m.
• If the individual does not answer the phone after three (3) attempts, family, friends and/or neighbors are contacted and asked to check on the participant.
• If a participant does not answer the phone after several attempts are made to reach them, a series of steps follow to assure their safety and well-being.
• When the above attempts fail and contact with participant cannot be made, local Law Enforcement is called to check on the participants well-being.

I want to make a YANA referral [.pdf]
Please e-mail referrals to star.walker@edcgov.us or mail to the address listed on the referral form.

For more information about the services that are available, please download the following 
YANA Brochure or call (530) 621-6255.