Your parents and caregivers helped you manage your health care when you were a child. As you get older, making your own doctor appointments, knowing what medications you take, filling out forms and managing your other health needs becomes your responsibility.
See the resources below to help guide you as you learn to navigate your health care needs and adulthood.
Resources to Help You with the Transition to Adulthood
Health Care Transition Resources
Health care transition resources for youth and young adults (GotTransition.org)
FAQ about Transitioning to Adult Health Care Services
Frequently Asked Questions (GotTransition.org)
Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider
Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider (GotTransition.org)
Health Care Transition Timeline
Timeline (GotTransition.org)
Launch My Life Resource
Launch My Life - a resource of the North Dakota Transition Consortium to assist individuals transitioning from high school to technical training, college or the workforce.
Transition Plan
Transition Plan (Transition-ND.com)
Regional/Other Transition Resources
Transition Services at Gillette Children's (Minnesota)
Transition Services at Johns Hopkins (Florida)
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Employment Services and Support
Vocational Rehabilitation services can assist individuals with disabilities to improve their employment opportunities
Contact
Danielle Hoff, Assistant Unit Director, HHS Special Health Services Unit at dwhoff@nd.gov or (701) 328-2436, 711 (TTY)
Heather Kapella, Program Administrator, HHS Special Health Services Unit at hkapella@nd.gov or (701) 328-2436, 711 (TTY)
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