Regional Transitional Navigator

Regional Transition Navigator Services

It’s easy to get lost along the way to independence and adulthood. Regional Transition Navigator Services (RTNS) can help map the way. The RTNS team is designed to provider information, training, and resources/services to at-risk youth and young adults statewide.

Anyone is welcome to make referrals. Know somebody who might benefit? Refer them using the orange button above.

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Connect with us

Call Us: 844-274-8683

Email Us: RTN_WV@hsc.wvu.edu

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Who is eligible?

Youth and young adults (14-25 years) who are experiencing, have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing serious emotional disturbance, mental illness, and/or substance use disorders. Emphasis of services is given to individuals who are experiencing homelessness, who are aging out of foster care or juvenile detention, or at risk for human trafficking.

What can we connect clients with?

  • Housing, transportation, utilities, food, violence prevention and support
  • School
  • Health care, medication and mental health services
  • Communication skills to advocate on needs
  • Life skills
  • Knowing who to turn to for help
  • Support for youth who have run away from home

What services are provided?

  • Connect with eligible individuals to identify needs, assess skill levels, and link to needed service providers.
  • Develop a network of supports for individuals based on their needs to improve their health outcomes.
  • Provide consultation to other partners and providers about the needs of individuals and how best to strengthen the services within the state.

Youth will be connected to resources to develop independent living skills, create and cultivate natural supports, navigate resources and resource providers, access and participate in treatment and recovery services, and thrive in SAMHSA's eight dimensions of wellness.

It’s easy to get lost along the way to independence and adulthood. Regional Transition Navigators can help map the way.