About this facility
Newport Academy is a residential healing center for teens ages 12-17 struggling with mental health issues, eating disorders, trauma, and substance abuse. Newport Academy strives to empower teens and restore families. They provide a comprehensive approach that blends evidence-based and holistic therapies, broken into 4 categories: clinical, experiential, spiritual, and academic. Their robust range of therapies includes body image group, gender-specific therapy, 12-Step, Bowen’s family system theory, equine therapy, music and art therapy, horticulture, culinary arts, and yoga.
Newport Academy’s gender-specific teen rehab centers address the differences and needs of males and females. Each patient receives a tailored treatment plan, backed by the expertise of doctors, psychiatrists, family therapist, nurses, and a dietician. Adventure therapies include hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, and more depending on location and season. Newport Academy includes family in the healing process too, inviting them to be as involved as possible. Family therapy and support for parents complements the treatment their teen receives.
Newport Academy Connecticut is close to NYC and Connecticut airports, making travel easier. Their campus rests on 120 acres, offering privacy and a chance to really get away from the triggers of the outside world. Patients can enjoy streams, foliage, and walking trails on the property. Teens share a room with a roommate, sharing one private bathroom between the two. The campus also features on-site gardens, art therapy space, music rooms, 2 gyms, and shared outdoor space for yoga and meditation. Common areas in each gender-specific home provide a comfortable and safe environment for group therapy, relaxing, or talking with other peers.
Newport Academy keeps teens on track with their school, offering tutoring and individualized schooling programs. On-site teachers incorporate academic progress with therapeutic care, giving teens a safe space to learn and heal. Newport Academy in Connecticut is accredited by The Joint Commission and covered by most private insurance providers.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Outpatient; Residential/24-hour residential; Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization; Intensive outpatient treatment; Regular outpatient treatment; Long-term residential; Short-term residential
Opioid Medications used in Treatment, OM, Buprenorphine used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, Does not use medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification; Does not treat opioid use disorders
Pharmacotherapies, PHR, Buprenorphine with naloxone; Clonidine; Medication for mental disorders
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private for-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State mental health department; State department of health; The Joint Commission
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Adolescents; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders; Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Testing, SCR, Drug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Mentoring/peer support
Other Services, OTHR, Treatment for other addiction disorder
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, Substance use disorder education; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Children/Adolescents; Young Adults; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Female; Male
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services, AS, Mental health services; Social skills development; Integrated primary care services; Suicide prevention services
