tribal government wellness programs
Navajo Nation Departments of Health, Education, Social Services and other programs regulate or provide preventive wellness and health education services, using a multi-systemic approach integrating western and traditional treatment and healing as part of culture-based patient-centered care. Medical care services are provided by the Indian Health Service and/or by "PL 93-638" tribal community corporation-managed facilities.
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Education, Training & Resources for the Disabled
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Vocational Rehabilitation
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The Office of Special Education & Rehabilitation (OSERS) within the Navajo Nation Dept. of Diné Education provides transition from high school to career, home modifications, and employment and trainings to persons with disabilities, funded by a grant from the United States Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). Applicants are assigned a counselor who helps develop an Individual Plan for Employment (IPE).
To apply, call 928-871-6338 for an intake interview. |
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Access to Services
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The Navajo Nation Advisory Council on Disability (NNACOD) serves as an advocate for individuals with disabilities and their families, responsible for insuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to employment, education, housing, public safety, communication, recreation, medical treatment, and socialization opportunities. Contact the NNACOD through OSERS.
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Early Childhood Matters
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Early Intervention
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Growing in Beauty (GIB) within OSERS meets the needs of Navajo children with delays or suspected disabilities from birth to five years of age while honoring the unique culture and language of the Navajo people. GIB provides home visits, developmental screenings, referrals, and family circles. Growing in Beauty is an Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) contractor. To make an AzEIP referral, contact Raising Special Kids (RSK) at (888) 592-0140 or submit an online referral below. GIB Service Units:
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Chinle (928) 674-2188
Chinle (928) 674-2159 Crownpoint (505) 786-2399/2413/2412 Fort Defiance (928) 871-6477 Gallup (505) 722-1783/1456 Ganado (928) 674-2471 Kayenta (928) 697-5686 LeChee (928) 283-3485 Pinon (928) 674-2188 Red Mesa (928) 674-2199 Shiprock (505)368-1495/1509/1513 Tohatchi (505) 722-5975 Tuba City (928) 283-3361 Winslow (928) 289-2341 |
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Home Visits
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Home visits for all ages are conducted by CHRs from the Community Health Representative (CHR) Program, by doctor referral only—includes follow-ups, seeing if medication is taken, checking on adequate home, even some chores if the family needs.
Since 2018, Growing in Beauty, Navajo Nation First Things First through GIB's Individualized Family Service program has partnered with Northern Arizona University for GIB staff and student team members to visit remote homes of families, using coaching models to provide families with tools and information to address their child’s needs and implement intervention strategies. Grant funding is through the Navajo Nation Regional Partnership Council, an independent Arizona regional partnership council. The priorities of the Navajo Nation Regional Partnership Council include:
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Behavioral and Mental Health
The Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services (NNDBMHS) maintains 11 outpatient clinics and 1 residential treatment center, all offering prevention and early intervention services. On the AZ portion of the reservation, NNDBHS has 9 outpatient treatment centers in Chinle, Dilkon, Fort Defiance, Kaibeto, Kayenta, New Lands, Red Mesa and Tuba City. On the NM portion there are 2 outpatient centers at Crownpoint and Gallup, and one residential treatment center in Shiprock, NM. Note that none of these service sites offer medically managed intensive inpatient treatment. Recruitment, retention and state licensing/certification requirements (AZ, NM and UT) are ongoing concerns.
NNDBMHS services promote recovery, independence, self-sufficiency, self-esteem and quality of life; reduce chemical dependency; support integration into communities; and encourage involvement in treatment planning.
NNDBMHS services promote recovery, independence, self-sufficiency, self-esteem and quality of life; reduce chemical dependency; support integration into communities; and encourage involvement in treatment planning.
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Arizona TRBHA
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NNDBMHS is a Tribal Regional Behavioral Health Authority (TRBHA)
under an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Arizona. As a TRBHA, NNDBMHS manages AZ AHCCS (Medicaid) behavioral health services for tribal members, including those who are seriously mentally ill and require residential treatment. |
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Clinical Services
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Screenings/assessments; treatment planning; individual and group therapy; family therapy; adventure-based counseling; crisis counseling/intervention; follow-up; residential care; case management/case staffing/consultation; clinical supervision.
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Diné Traditional Practitioner Services
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Intake/assessment, case staffing/treatment plans, traditional/cultural orientation and curriculum, traditional diagnosis, ceremonial offerings such as Protection Way, Peyote, and Blessing Way ceremonies, and aftercare.
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Outpatient Clinics
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AZ: Chinle, Dilkon, Fort Defiance, Kaibeto, Kayenta, New Lands, Red Mesa and Tuba City
NM: Crownpoint, Gallup |
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Residential Treatment
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Shiprock
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Nutrition & Health Promotion
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Navajo WIC (Nutrition)
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The Navajo Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program (Navajo WIC) (NNDOH) is independent from state WICs and provides nutrition services for pregnant, postpartum & breastfeeding mothers and newborns to age 5. It is funded by the USDA. Administered as a WIC Indian Tribal Organization (ITO) authorized under federal law, Navajo WIC sets eligibility requirements, based on Navajo Nation enrollment and residency without reference to state boundaries. Navajo WIC Clinics:
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Chinle (928) 674-2184
Crownpoint (505) 786-2185 Farmington (505) 327-995 Fort Defiance (928) 871-7894 Gallup (505) 722-4767 Ganado (928) 755-5940 |
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Health & Personal Development for Ages 14-21
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The Office of Diné Youth within the Dept. of Workforce Development nurtures and educates Diné youth through presentations and various programs and special events providing recreation, parenting skills, scholarships, tutoring, counseling, sports, camps, and job preparation.
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Health and Physical Fitness Promotion
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The Navajo Special Diabetes Project (NNDOH) promotes healthy lifestyles through 9 Wellness Centers for diabetes prevention education and management. It also identifies individuals who are in pre-diabetes. Services include hapter-based community work outs, marathons, hikes, health fairs, and Headstart Physical Fitness Days.
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Family Self-Sufficiency
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Navajo New Dawn Program (NNDOH) promotes self-sufficiency among families, based upon the principle of enabling people to help themselves, by educating individuals, families and communities on or near the Navajo Nation with quality, adequate, culturally acceptable support, assistance and services to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency with respect to nutrition, exercise, education, horticulture techniques, food production and increase the availability of high quality, fresh and nutritious. Offices:
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Data, Studies, & Health Information
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Health Data
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The Navajo Epidemiology Center (NEC) (NNDOH) manages the Navajo Nation's public health information data and systems, investigates diseases, and responds to public health emergencies.
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Environmental Exposure of Uranium & Other Toxicants
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The Navajo Birth Cohort Study investigates the effects of environmental exposure of uranium and other toxicants on pregnancy outcomes and early child development on the Navajo Nation. The study, a collaboration among many partners including NNDOH, began in 2013 and continues through 2023, following pregnant mothers and children through age 5. It recently came under the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program of the NIH.
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Family Welfare Services
Navajo Nation Department of Family Services
Title IV-E Foster Care Plan