Newport Academy Connecticut

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Newport was such a helpful and worth it choice for my recovery. I was provided with great care no matter the time of day or night. My family therapist moe, helped my parent and I start to grow a relationship I never thought id have. My CC's were amazing people! Its really hard to go into residential knowing you wont be home for a long time, but all of my staff made it so much easier and fun. It makes a big difference when your staff and treatment team can have fun and want to be there with all of you so thank you guys for that! The food i will say i struggled with. It wasn't the best tasting or most diverse menu but some days it was pretty good. All of the teachers at Newport are amazing. They make learning fun and relaxed while also still encouraging you to get your work done. I was scared to go to residential but Newport was such a great experience for me and has helped me through things I thought I couldn't even ever live with. I would definitely recommend Newport to any adolescent or family looking to find healthy and helpful treatment with mental health.

Genuinely a great experience. I received a lot of the help I’ve needed for years. The family therapy was very helpful with Gloria in creating a better communication system between me and my parents so far. The food was good when Ben made it, but it wasn’t the most balanced. Overall, the living space and treatment team was great and I hope you decide to send your adolescent here.

My experience was absolutely amazing. I was in the Mustang pod, October 25 (2023) - January 7 (2024). I was previously at a rehab in Minnesota and it was a unanimous decision that I needed more treatment. From the very first day I got there everyone was so welcoming, kind and accepting. I have severe allergies to egg and peanut so that also gives me really bad food anxiety. The nutritionist there was so so helpful and made sure I always had a fulfilling meal, from Breakfast to evening snack to the food I have to eat before breakfast (meds). Since I was in the substance abuse pod, we were able to go off site to NA/AA meetings. That helped me immensely. Kayla and Lisa the counselors for this pod are literally heaven sent. I love them so much and never made anything I talked about feel embarrassing or stupid. All the activities we had throughout the day like Gong, Equine, Music therapy, Tea making, Yoga, Gym, Nutrition, Adventure (S/O J.D), Art, Alumni, MMA (Love Vince, he's awesome.), and others I probably forgot to mention. For school, the teachers I had helped me a lot and made sure I was caught up and beyond where I needed to be in order to pass my sophomore year. (Ayeeee shout out Chris) There was quite a bit of drama, but nothing intolerable. The only thing I really disliked was how immature some of the staff was, making some people in my house (Dove) feel invalidated etc. That obviously isn't something that changed how my entire experience was but i was also one of those people they didn't 'like' for a little bit. I think they need to be more mindful when choosing who to hire. When we just have chill time in between activities, the CC's were so fun and easy to talk to. They all had such a huge impact on my stay. And the cooks!!! Holy crap. They kept me feeling included 3x a day every single day. When we had continental breakfast, they would make me egg free muffins, or the French toast bake egg free. And when it was something I just didn't like, I was able to eat a Sun butter and Jelly, Pasta, or cereal. I never went to bed or woke up hungry, unlike my other experience elsewhere. Overall it was such an eye opening experience and forever changed my life for the better. Also they did an amazing job administrating my Vivitrol injection monthly. One of the CC'S would go in there with me and hold my hand and talk to me. I'm sober to this day, (2 years coming up!!) Reading these reviews makes me upset, because in these programs you have to want to get better. You have to try and if you don't you're going to have a bad experience. It sucks at first, I would literally cry every week before, during, and after family therapy, but it's not because the therapist is bad. These 1 star reviews are solely personal. It has nothing to do with the staff. They're simply doing their job and making sure you are putting in the work to get better. Its not supposed to be fun. But if you put the hard stuff aside and focus on petting the horses, or making your tea bags when it's that time, you will find it to be tolerable. A good attitude = good outcomes. ANYWAYS if an actual human is reading this tell everyone I said sup

It’s been about a year since i left Newport. out of all treatment places i’ve been. Newport has helped me the most. i know ive had my ups and downs while being there. but overall i feel as if newport has helped me the most. thank you to all the staff and CC’s especially Kristen💗 thank you Newport

After three years of searching for the right support for my daughter; I can confidently say that the treatment team at Newport Academy is the best we've ever worked with. The staff’s dedication, expertise, and genuine care have made all the difference (especially Cheyenne, Jenna, Amanda, and Travis). The therapists, psychiatrists, and support staff worked seamlessly together, creating a holistic and individualized treatment plan that addressed my daughter’s unique needs; after a short time I truly felt like they knew and understood her. They fostered an environment of trust and understanding, allowing her to openly engage in her healing process for the first time. It didn’t happen over night, but when it did, it was beautiful to see. Their emphasis on family involvement, the therapeutic environment, and the diverse range of supportive activities all contributed to my daughter's growth (she loved the equine therapy and the adventures with (Cece). Today, my relationship with my daughter is stronger than ever. Our support community is much stronger, and she actively participates in peer support through Newport’s Alumni app, which has been incredibly beneficial. To a family considering Newport Academy, I wholeheartedly recommend it and advise that you fully engage in the process. Advocate for your baby, trust the clinical team, lean into the family therapy sessions, and embrace the available resources. It's a journey that requires commitment from everyone, but the rewards are immeasurable. It was by far one of the most challenging decisions I’ve ever made, especially as a BiPOC parent, but I would 1000% do it again. I will be eternally grateful to the amazing people we’ve met there.

Newport was a great experience for me. The clinical team was one of the best ever, preparing me to be the best I can be. The first 72 hours were amazing because I worked hard for the mindset I now have. My relationship with my family has been amazing because they are my biggest supporters, seeing them understand my growth and understand what I went through,  when I’m triggered and feeling uncomfortable, I go right to them and talk to them, as before I would hold in my anger and not talk about my feelings. They are such great people and I am grateful for them. I have been following what I was preparing for myself for 70 days. So knowing what I’m capable of I have been doing the best that I can. I have been going to php and having the best mindset everyday. Knowing everyday is not perfect for me, I just keep my head up high and be positive about the struggles that arise. Something that I want to share with other clients and families is that you have to be open to working hard for yourself and be able to open up and be honest towards your support team, and focus on yourself. While staying at Newport  everyday was not perfect but keeping your self positive, but most of the days were one of the best experiences I ever had and the healthiest too. Knowing I was very broken I’m the person I can be proud of today. Letting go of all the trauma and anger I had was one of the best things I ever did. But most importantly the work was done by me, having an opened mind and working hard for myself not for anyone else. I’m extremely grateful that I had the opportunity to focus on myself and grow. I was the community leader for my pod and knowing that you can become something that’s worth working hard for and getting through hard things, you can over come any struggles that may come into your life. I wanted to share with kids and families that Newport is a wonderful place, everyone is welcoming and loving, keeping you active and healthy. Thank you for letting me be apart of this wonderful journey where I can help others with my personal experiences.

As much as I did not want too go here, it really did help me when it came to points of view and perspectives. It’s always going to be hard the first week or so. But once you accept the fact you are there and try to learn and just heal you’ll come to see that Newport academy is not a punishment. It is a great place as a learning opportunity and to heal from things you have not tried to heal from yet.