Pioneers in Person-Centered Social-Sexual Support Services

Innovative 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 ~

Hey Friends! Here’s what’s happening…

  • 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!

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.