Companion Support
Consistent, warm companionship — providing safety, socialization, and meaningful engagement for individuals in their familiar settings. Built on trust-based relationships that grow stronger over time.
Relationship-Based Care
Trusted Companionship
ODP - Enrolled
what is companion support?
Not just a service. A real, lasting relationship.
Companion Support is about presence — a trusted, consistent person who shows up regularly to spend time with your loved one. It's the friend across the kitchen table for a card game, the walking buddy on a Saturday morning, the patient listener who knows your loved one's stories.
This service is especially valuable for individuals who thrive in familiar settings, who benefit from consistent social connection, or whose family caregivers need reliable, compassionate respite. The same DSP visits each time — that consistency is the whole point.
in their words
"They knew my son immediately. He doesn't connect easily, but with them — it just worked."
— Sentiment shared by Companion Support families
Same DSP
Trust First
what we do together
Shared activities that feel natural — because they are.
Meaningful Conversation
Real talks. About their day, their interests, their memories. A trusted person who actually listens and remembers.
Hobbies & Games
Puzzles, cards, music, crafts, books, sports on TV — whatever lights them up. We meet them in what they already love.
Light Household Help
Tidying up together, organizing a shelf, watering plants — small shared tasks that keep the home comfortable.
Walks & Local Outings
A walk around the block, a trip to the park, a coffee out — gentle outings that keep the world feeling open and familiar.
Safety & Supervision
A reassuring presence that gives family caregivers genuine peace of mind — and gives the individual someone they trust nearby.
Family Respite
Time for primary caregivers to rest, work, or run errands — knowing their loved one is in steady, caring hands.
a companion visit
What a typical visit might look like.
Companion Support is intentionally unhurried. A visit might be two hours; it might be an afternoon. The shape of the time follows the individual's mood, energy, and interests on that particular day.
Every visit is unique — this is just one example of what an afternoon together might feel like.
2:00 PM
Familiar arrival, warm hello
The same DSP, walking through the same door — that consistency matters. A few minutes of catching up before anything else.
2:30 AM
Today: a favorite shared activity
Maybe a card game, maybe baking cookies, maybe watching a beloved old movie. The participant chooses; we follow their lead.
My father lives alone since my mother passed, and we worried constantly. His Alpha Health companion comes twice a week — same person every visit — and it has completely changed things. They play cards, take walks, and Dad just lights up when she arrives. He has a friend now, not a "helper." That's everything.
A participant in Pennsylvania
AHS Family Member
explore our services
Three ways we support adults with IDD across PA.
Community Participation Support
Structured engagement in community life, aligned with ISP goals.
In-Home & Community Support
Personalized 1-on-1 support promoting independence and daily living skills.
Companion Support
Consistent, warm companionship and social engagement in familiar settings.
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Whether you're an SCO, family member, or AE representative — reach out to start the referral conversation.