Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services

What Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services does

The Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services (DBMHS) is a tribal government division under the Navajo Nation Government that coordinates and delivers culturally-responsive behavioral health and substance abuse services across the Navajo Nation. It operates 12+ service locations spanning Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, including outpatient treatment centers, a sober living center, the Navajo Regional Behavioral Health Center in Shiprock, and a central administrative office in Window Rock. The service portfolio spans outpatient and residential treatment for adults and adolescents, tribal opioid response, crisis response teams, the Building Communities of Hope outreach initiative (active in 82+ community locations), and faith-based and traditional Navajo healing programs. The organization integrates traditional Navajo practitioners, licensed therapists, faith-based counselors, and clinical staff to deliver a holistic mind-body-spirit approach.

DBMHS serves as the Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) for the Navajo Nation, with a defined service population that includes adults, adolescents, Indigenous youth, veterans and their families, the Two Spirit/LGBTQ+ community, and families affected by behavioral health challenges, intergenerational trauma, and substance use disorders. Services are delivered at no cost to eligible individuals, funded through Navajo Nation government appropriations and federal sources including the Indian Health Service (IHS) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). There are no commercial revenue streams, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Operationally, DBMHS distributes services exclusively through direct government-operated channels—physical treatment centers, mobile crisis teams, and community outreach—rather than commercial distribution. Recent strategic activity includes an $818,270, 36-month service contract with Roots Counseling and Consulting LLC (May 2026) to support reopening of the Shiprock behavioral health center, alongside a temporary consolidation of the Newlands Outpatient Treatment Center into the Fort Defiance location (effective June 2026). The core technology is service-delivery infrastructure (employee portal, website, social channels), with no disclosed AI/ML or proprietary software platforms.

Name

Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services

Legal name

Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services

Website

https://nndbmhs.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services is a tribal government division that delivers outpatient, residential, crisis, and outreach behavioral health and substance abuse services across the Navajo Nation, integrating traditional Navajo practices and faith-based counseling with clinical treatment at no cost to eligible members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

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Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

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Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals & Units

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYHLAFACAJ

Behavioral Health Partial Hospitalization & Intensive Outpatient Programs (PHP/IOP)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYHLAEAHAD

Behavioral Health Utilization Management & Care Authorization

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Health Insurance & Managed Care/Managed Behavioral Health (MBHO)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Substance abuse treatment
• Mental health counseling
• Tribal health programs
• Outpatient treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Window Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DBMHS provides comprehensive behavioral health and substance use services to the Navajo Nation population, including outpatient and inpatient treatment, residential care, sober living, crisis response, opioid response programs, and culturally-grounded traditional and faith-based counseling. Services are delivered at no cost to eligible individuals through 12+ service locations across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.

Product overview

Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services (DBMHS) is a tribal government organization providing comprehensive behavioral health services across the Navajo Nation. The organization offers a unified suite of services including outpatient treatment, residential care, sober living facilities, and specialized programs for opioid response. Services integrate culturally-grounded traditional practices and faith-based approaches alongside modern clinical treatment methods. Key programs include the Regional Behavioral Health Authority coordinating regional services, Tribal Opioid Response initiatives, outreach and prevention programs, and crisis response teams operating from multiple locations throughout Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Outpatient Services Comprehensive outpatient behavioral health treatment services for adults and adolescents including substance abuse care and mental health counseling.
• Residential Treatment Services Inpatient residential treatment programs providing culturally-grounded behavioral health services for adults and adolescents across the Navajo Nation.
• Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) Coordinating entity for behavioral health services across the Navajo Nation, managing regional treatment programs and resources.
• Sober Living Center Residential facility providing sober living environment and support for individuals recovering from substance abuse.
• Tribal Opioid Response Specialized program addressing opioid addiction and substance abuse through prevention, treatment, and recovery support services.
• Outreach Services Community-based prevention and early intervention programs including Substance Abuse & Suicide Prevention, Building Communities of Hope, and Crisis Response Team.
• Traditional Based Services Culturally-appropriate behavioral health services incorporating Navajo traditional practices, ceremonies, and healing methods.
• Faith Based Services Pastoral counseling and faith-based support services integrating spiritual approaches with behavioral health treatment.
• Yideeską́ądi Hózhǫ́ǫ́jí Center Specialized wellness center providing culturally-responsive behavioral health services.
• Diné Action Plan Strategic initiative addressing behavioral health needs through coordinated community action and prevention efforts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Building Communities of Hope initiative provided services at 82 locations including schools, universities, and communities

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Roots Counseling and Consulting LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026Provider of professional guidance including strategic planning, program design, implementation, and integrated care development for the Navajo Regional Behavioral Health Center in Shiprock, NM. Service contract valued at $818,270 over a 36-month period to support reopening and development of behavioral health services for adults and adolescents.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center: Indigenous-focused behavioral health provider offering culturally grounded outpatient and recovery services for Native American communities—comparable mission to DBMHS, though smaller and not operating as a tribal RBHA.

Others

• National Indian Health Board: Advocacy organization representing tribal health programs including behavioral health authorities; relevant as an ecosystem participant and policy advocate rather than a direct service provider.
• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): Federal funding and oversight body for behavioral health services, including tribal grants such as those supporting DBMHS—relevant as the primary federal funding source rather than a direct service competitor.

Regional players

• Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS): Arizona's Medicaid agency that administers behavioral health services for tribal members in Arizona portions of the Navajo Nation; relevant payer/competitor that funds and contracts regional behavioral health services overlapping DBMHS's catchment.
• First Nations Health Authority (FNHA): Canadian First Nations health authority delivering culturally grounded mental health and substance abuse services—comparable model of tribal-led, culturally responsive behavioral health care, though operating in British Columbia rather than the U.S. Southwest.

Direct peers

• Native American Health Center: Urban Indian health organization providing integrated behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, and culturally-grounded services to Native American populations—comparable mission and service mix to DBMHS though operating in an urban setting.
• Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health Services: Tribal-operated behavioral health program serving the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma, offering outpatient and residential substance abuse and mental health services—directly comparable as a tribal-government behavioral health authority delivering culturally responsive care.
• Seattle Indian Health Board: Community-based urban Indian health provider offering behavioral health and substance abuse services with cultural programming; directly comparable to DBMHS in integrating traditional practices with clinical care, though geographically separate.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Health Service (IHS): Federal agency providing health care to American Indians and Alaska Natives, including behavioral health services; overlaps with DBMHS on service population and substance abuse/mental health offerings across the Navajo Nation but operates as a much larger federal entity rather than a tribal authority.
• Phoenix Indian Medical Center: IHS-operated medical center providing behavioral health services to urban Native American populations in Arizona; overlaps with DBMHS on patient population and service type, but operates under direct federal IHS management rather than tribal authority.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nndbmhs
• Instagraminstagram.com/nndbmhs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/navajo-nation-behavioral-health

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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