Navajo Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services

08/20/2026

Walking In Beauty ✨

Last week the Navajo Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services (DBMHS) and Tribal Opioid Response (TOR) Program participated in both Kids Day and Elder Fest at the 40th Annual Central Agency Fair in Chinle, AZ.

Our Outreach/Prevention team provided mental health resources, swag, and interactive activities including a fruit scramble with healthy snacks.

We thank the Office of Diné Youth (ODY) and the Division of Aging & Long Term Care Support (DALTCS) for hosting these free, community events! Ahéhee’ 🙏🏽

08/17/2026

“Navajo Healing Navajo” Day ❤️🪶🫂

Join us at the 78th Annual Navajo Nation Fair for a day of healing, culture, and community wellness.

In partnership with the Navajo Department of Health, Navajo Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services (DBMHS) presents “Navajo Healing Navajo” Day Gourd Dance & Health Fair at Navajo Square – Tent A, Navajo Nation Fairgrounds in Window Rock, AZ on Friday, September 11, 2026.

This in-person, outdoor event will feature onsite registration, education presentations, and local health resources. All gourd dancers, societies, and royalty are welcome.

For more information, please contact (928) 871-6240. We look forward to celebrating with you. Ahéhee’ – Thank you.

08/04/2026

Courtesy Share 🙏🏽

Join the New Mexico Department of Health for a FREE virtual Overdose Recognition & Response Training on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

From 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., community members will learn how to recognize the signs of an overdose, respond safely, administer nasal naloxone in an emergency, and understand how overdoses happen.

Participants who complete the training will receive a naloxone kit by mail. Spanish interpretation will also be available.

Register at the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/5n98eezt

07/28/2026

See ya'll in August 🥳

🎉 You’re Invited to Kids Day 2026! 🎉

Get ready for a morning full of FREE family fun at our annual Kids Day Event hosted by Chinle Diné Youth!

📅 Thursday, August 13
📍 Navajo Technical University (NTU), Chinle, AZ
🕣 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🎟️ FREE Admission!

👑 We are also extending a special invitation to all Navajo Nation royalty and community royalty to join us! We would be honored to have you celebrate this special day with our children and families.

📢 Interested in hosting a booth? Booth registration is still open!

📞 For booth registration, please contact our office at (928) 674-2065 (tel:(928)%20674-2065)
📧 Or email: mailto:[email protected]

Let’s come together for a day of fun, learning, and community. Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and tagging your family and friends!

💙 We look forward to seeing everyone on August 13!

07/28/2026

Back To School Blessings 🍎📚💪🏽

In partnership with the Navajo Department of Health, Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country hosted the 3rd Annual Back to School Blessings Gourd Dance & Health Fair at the Navajo Nation Veteran’s Memorial Pow Wow Arena in Window Rock, AZ on July 22, 2026.

Participating students received a backpack with school supplies after meeting with local community resources to learn about prevention, healthy habits, and available services for themselves and their families. In addition, attendees enjoyed presentations, ice breakers, a gourd dance, and complimentary sub sandwichess and Navajo tacos.

Navajo Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services (DBMHS) Traditional Practitioners and Prevention Specialists also contributed to the event and agenda. We thank our partners and the community for making this annual event a success for our Diné youth. Ahéhee’

07/23/2026

**Part 2**

Show and Shine from the East 🌅

In celebration of the 48th Annual Eastern Navajo Fair and Rodeo, the Navajo Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services (DBMHS) Crownpoint Outpatient Treatment Center (OTC) supported the Elder Fashion Show at Elderfest on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Crownpoint, NM.

We thank the Division of Aging & Long Term Care Support, a Navajo Department of Health sister program, for hosting this free, community event! Ahéhee’ 🙏🏽



📸 by Becenti Photography

07/23/2026

**Part 1**

Show and Shine from the East 🌅

In celebration of the 48th Annual Eastern Navajo Fair and Rodeo, the Navajo Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services (DBMHS) Crownpoint Outpatient Treatment Center (OTC) supported the Elder Fashion Show at Elderfest on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Crownpoint, NM.

We thank the Division of Aging & Long Term Care Support, a Navajo Department of Health sister program, for hosting this free, community event! Ahéhee’ 🙏🏽



📸 by Becenti Photography

07/23/2026

Remember Everyone Deployed (RED) 🇺🇸

On Friday, July 17, 2026, the Navajo Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services (DBMHS) hosted the 2026 Operation Veterans Wellness at the Gallup Sports Complex in Gallup, NM.

In celebration of this free, annual event, participants enjoyed a morning fun run/walk, wellness presentations, gourd dance, youth activities, and information booths with mental health resources - all designed with our veterans in mind.

We extend our appreciation to everyone who participated, and we would like to acknowledge our partners including the City of Gallup, New Mexico Government, Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce, Millennium Media Inc, and various community resources.

Most importantly, we would like to acknowledge and thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice. Ahéhee’ Nitsaago 🙏🏽

07/16/2026

Culture, Health, & Prevention 💪🏽

We invite you and your family to the 18th Annual Youth Conference hosted by the Restoring & Celebrating Family Wellness Committee at the Shiprock Diné Youth Complex on July 29, 2026.

In collaboration with BlueBird Wellness Camp, this free conference will include workshops and resources on tradition, language, culture, leadership, education, creativity, jobs, health, wellness, and prevention.

Ádaa’ áholyá - Take Care of Yourself ❤️