Fort Defiance Outpatient Treatment Ctr

The Navajo Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Services (DBMHS) coordinates and develops quality, culturally-responsive behavioral treatment services across the Navajo Nation. The organization specializes in comprehensive alcohol and substance use prevention, education, treatment, and after-care services. They offer both outpatient and residential substance abuse care, along with outreach services, traditional-based services, and faith-based services. Their counselors, licensed therapists, traditional practitioners, and faith-based counselors provide a holistic approach in a safe and confidential environment. DBMHS advocates for Indigenous youth by nurturing positive development and helping them build healthy relationships. They address behavioral health and substance use challenges affecting people across the Navajo Nation, with awareness that complex risk factors including intergenerational trauma and community-wide issues contribute to higher rates of behavioral health concerns among Native Americans.