Prestera Health Services Launches RESTART Program to Support Successful Community Reentry
Huntington, WV – Prestera Health Services is proud to announce the launch of its RESTART program, a comprehensive initiative designed to support individuals transitioning back into the community following incarceration. Rooted in Prestera’s mission to inspire hope and growth, the RESTART program provides critical services that promote stability, wellness, and long-term success.
The RESTART program focuses on reducing barriers that individuals often face upon reentry, including access to healthcare, behavioral health support, housing resources, and employment assistance. By addressing these key areas, Prestera aims to empower participants to build healthier, more independent lives while strengthening the communities they return to.
Through a person-centered and trauma-informed approach, RESTART connects individuals with care teams who understand the unique challenges of reentry. Services include care coordination, mental health and substance use support, and linkage to community-based resources that foster sustainable progress.
“Prestera’s RESTART program lights the path to recovery, combining treatment, support, life skills, and employment assistance to help individuals reclaim their lives,” said Ken Fitzwater, Chief Clinical Officer at Prestera Health Services.
Successful reentry requires more than a single service; it requires a coordinated network of support. The RESTART program is designed to meet individuals where they are and walk alongside them as they rebuild and move forward.
“Prestera’s care coordinators guide individuals every step of the way, ensuring timely access to treatment, housing, employment, and a path to lasting recovery,” Fitzwater added.
By investing in reentry support, Prestera Health Services continues its commitment to improving access to care and creating pathways to wellness for all individuals, regardless of their circumstances.
About Prestera Health Services
Prestera Health Services is the largest nonprofit behavioral health organization in West Virginia, devoted to serving communities by inspiring hope and growth to achieve wellness. Prestera provides a comprehensive range of services, including mental health, substance use treatment, primary care, crisis services, and supportive housing, specializing in the treatment of co-occurring disorders.