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DBMHS Honors Veterans on Memorial Day
May 2019 17 DBMHS remembers and honors those individuals that have given the ultimate sacrifice while serving our Nation. In addition, DBMHS supports and encourage active duty, veterans, and their families to live not only a physically healthy lifestyle, but an...
Traditional Cultural Summit to promote balance and longevity
May 2019 28 “Diné Bina’nitin Béé’ As’ah Oodááł” – Be in balance and harmony with nature WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Services is hosting its annual Traditional Cultural Summit focusing on “Diné Bina’nitin Béé’ As’ah...
Navajo Nation Treaty Day
Jun 2019 01 According to the Navajo Nation Treaty of 1868 website; it’s been over one-hundred fifty years since a delegation of Navajo leaders signed a “treaty and agreement” with the US government, ending the incarceration at Fort Sumner and exile of the Navajo from...
DBMHS Recognizes Men’s Health Month & Fathers Day – June 2019
Jun 2019 05 From Men’s Health Network: A Vision for Wellness and Health Equity for American Indian and Alaskan Native Boys and Men This month, we recognize and appreciate fathers and all men who are positive examples in their community. We know Fathers play a crucial...
Traditional Cultural Summit attracts families, community
Jun 2019 18 Diné Bina’nitin Béé’ As’ah Oodááł – Be in balance and harmony with nature ST. MICHAELS, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Services (DBMHS) hosted its annual Traditional Cultural Summit which was free to the public and...
Recognizing LGBTQ & DINÉ PRIDE – June 2019
Jun 2019 21 Join us at our information booth at DINÉ PRIDE Festival on Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 11pm – 4pm at the Window Rock Veterans Memorial Park. We want to show support to our Two Spirited relatives and friends and provide resources to anyone who struggles...
DBMHS brings awareness to PTSD
Jun 2019 27 When we think about post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we think about war time veterans and the traumas they experienced on the battlefield. But PTSD encompasses a much broader range of trauma and affects more than just veterans. Survivors of rape,...
Families learn traditional youth development concepts at cultural summit
Jul 2019 01 SHIPROCK, NM – The Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services (DBMHS) hosted community members in Shiprock and surrounding area at the annual Youth Traditional Cultural Summit at the Shiprock Youth Complex on June 27 & 28. The...
Bicycling to Encourage Mental Wellness
Jul 2019 15 DBMHS hosts Tour de Sih Hasin Bike Ride Mid-Stop mental wellness event DILKON, Ariz. – To promote suicide awareness and prevention, the Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Service (DBMHS) partnered with the Tour de Sih Hasin Bike Ride...
Promoting wellness for Veterans and their families
Jul 2019 29 GALLUP, NM – To promote veterans’ wellness and awareness to health disparities within the veteran community, the Fourth Annual Operation Veterans Wellness, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, Jobs and Benefits Fair, and Gourd Dance was held at Rio West Mall on...