Pioneers in Person-Centered Social-Sexual Support Services

Innovative Solutions to Social and Sexual Concerns for People with Complex Needs

Dear Case Management Entities,

With more than 15 years of experience, we can help you LEVEL UP your client options!

  • Home and Community Based Services

  • Self-Determination & Person-Centered

  • Supported Decision-Making

Rights-Based, Medically Accurate, Trauma-Informed, and Culturally Sensitive

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Safe, Healthy, Legal, and Situationally Appropriate

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Positive, Proactive, Preventative, and Person-Centered

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Rights-Based, Medically Accurate, Trauma-Informed, and Culturally Sensitive ~ Safe, Healthy, Legal, and Situationally Appropriate ~ Positive, Proactive, Preventative, and Person-Centered ~

Hey Friends! Here’s what’s happening…

  • Jul. 2026 - After presenting for the Oregon ECHO network, Shanya got an unexpected invitation to present for the Maryland ECHO network, which is delightful. And we continue to be grateful for our amazing staff.

  • Jun. 2026 - At the end of this month we will start training our newest cohort of positive support specialists in Washington and we are making some valuable changes to our Medicaid programs for clients and staff!

  • May 22026 - We are excited to share that our contract to provide an extensive training series in California is very close to being finalized.

  • Apr. 2026 - We’re preparing to hire even more positive support professionals in Washington and Shanya was just invited to be a keynote speaker at the Supported Life Conference in Sacramento, California in October.

Preview our 7 min. video available for purchase now!

Introductory price of only $10 in our tool market!

“I will use what I learned with the individuals I support as a behavior professional. I am excited to have conversations with individuals and their caregivers/supports around building a structure for healthy human needs!”

— Participant in “It’s Not Just About Saying ‘No” at the FACT Summit 2024

Our Mission

Our mission is to help anyone who cares for someone with complex needs to understand their social-sexual behaviors within an ecological framework and offer innovative strategies, skills and solutions. 

Our Expertise

Our specialty is helping people with everything related to:

  • Bodies - body parts, bodily functions, body image

  • Gender - exploring gender identity / expression, transitioning

  • Sexuality - orientation, self-pleasuring, activities, risky behaviors

  • Relationships - friendship, dating, partnership, breaking up

  • Communication - boundaries and consent

  • Rights - self determination and supported decision-making

  • Trauma - sexual trauma, sexually maladaptive behaviors, trauma-informed care

  • And Other Related Topics – such as: sexuality and technology, healthy sexual development, safety and legalities…and much, much, more!!!

Get started with Among Friends today.