RVTS West is a resource center that focuses on violence, traumatic stress and suicide prevention. The center has a professional community consisting of specialists with expertise in refugee health, violence, abuse and trauma. RVTS West offers tailored training and courses for professionals, and has a particular focus on digital resources that can be useful in working with these topics.
The center functions as a service for other services, but does not offer direct treatment. RVTS West collaborates with KORUS Bergen and KORUS Stavanger to strengthen work within mental health. In addition, the center participates in research projects related to child welfare and expert reports, and organizes webinars that address mental health for children and adolescents.