Pioneers in designing innovative, person-centered solutions to social-sexual concerns for people with complex needs.
Dear Case Management Entities,
With more than 15 years’ experience, we have tools to help you LEVEL UP your client services!
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 ~
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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 - Shanya was just invited to be a keynote speaker at the Supported Life Conference in Sacramento, California in October.
Mar. 2026 - Shanya and Cara are preparing for their 3rd annual co-owner’s retreat to work, play, and dream about what comes next for our agency. We’ll send you good vibes from the beach at Lincoln City, Oregon!
Feb. 2026 - We’re starting Tier 2 of the train-the-trainer program for 2026. Welcome to the newest cohort!!!
Jan. 2026 - Shanya has recorded two new videos aimed at helping organizations like yours attract and retain employees, prioritize self-determination, and improve peoples’ overall quality of life! You can find them in our tool market!
Hey Friends! Here’s what’s happening…
Oct. 2026 - Shanya presented 4 in-person trainings in Port Angeles, WA and 2 in-person trainings and a keynote address in Sacramento, CA for the Supported Life Annual Conference!
Sep. 2026 - Shanya has completed 3 out of the 7 training days we’re contracted for with Kern Regional Center in California. We’re thrilled to report that the feedback from participants is terrific!
Aug. 2026 - We announced our business restructure - with our Positive / Behavior Services Program becoming it’s own agency this fall. And Shanya got an invitation to provide a training on behalf of Iowa Health and Human Services!
Jul. 2026 - Shanya had a meeting with another group in California to partner on providing consultation and training. And she’s preparing to present at the Youth IDD and Mental Health Summit.
Jun. 2026 - After presenting for the Oregon ECHO network, Shanya got an unexpected invitation to present for the Maryland ECHO network. The word is getting out!
Pioneers in Person-Centered Social-Sexual Support Services
At Among Friends, we strive to provide affordable tools and resources to support healthy relationships and healthy sexual development.
Choose from our different categories to provide education, skill-building, and innovative strategies regarding these critical topics for someone you support!
“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
Preview our 7 min. video available for purchase now!
Introductory price of only $10 in our tool market!
