Newport Academy is an addiction treatment center for individuals under the age of 18. Services include:
All residential services are provided in a gender-specific format. Separate locations exist for male and female clients. Individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and educational support groups that address common concerns teenagers face are provided. Addiction, dual diagnosis, mental health conditions, and eating disorders are treated. Each person is provided an individualized treatment plan that focuses on his or her condition, weaknesses, and strengths. The goal of the program is to help individuals learn new tools and skills to effectively manage their challenges so they can maintain a substance-free life and recover from all life-inhibiting conditions.
This program is provided for individuals who no longer need residential treatment and who can benefit from therapeutic treatment on an outpatient basis. clients meet three days a week for three hours at a time.
This is a step-down process that allows clients to maintain a therapeutic relationship over a long period of time as a maintenance approach to treatment.
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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements. Linden Oaks' Residential Stay Program offers additional support for those who may benefit from a structured living environment. A patient's stay may vary from a few days to 30 days ago. The program includes group, family and individual counseling.
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Intensive Outpatient programs are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs. The Intensive Outpatient Program gives patients the chance to participate in a structured treatment plan part-time while they transition back to home and work or other responsibilities. This program provides half-day treatment (Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:15 am to 12:30 pm).
At times during the addiction treatment process, medical professionals must provide 24-hour clinical care in Connecticut. The processes are medically supervised due to the potential dangers of withdrawal symptoms. Staff often prescribe medications to manage these symptoms and curb cravings.
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers short-term intensive rehab for those who don't require 24-hour care. PHP treatment can serve as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization or a step-down option after being released from a hospital or residential program. A partial hospitalization program can provide medication management, relapse prevention strategies, and behavioral therapy interventions. With daily sessions lasting up to 8 hours for up to 5 days a week, the duration can vary with the average being 90 days.
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Individual therapy uses evidence based treatment modalities to focus on building a strong therapeutic alliance between yourself and your therapist. This crucial relationship fosters trust that enables you to discuss your struggles and work together to develop effective strategies to overcome addiction.
Family therapy sessions work to strengthen the family unit by addressing addiction related conflicts and fostering support between family members. Your therapist guides family members in developing effective communication strategies and creating an environment that aids in your loved one's recovery.
Group therapy offers insight into behavioral patterns and triggers. This can lead to a better understanding of your addictive behaviors, which in turn promotes sobriety and sustainable recovery. You can share your experiences and strategies you use to overcome triggers and learn new strategies from your peers.
According to cognitive behavioral therapy in Connecticut, individuals can change their behaviors by changing their thoughts. Applied to substance use disorder, this can be an effective treatment method to help patients transform their thoughts and lives.
Clients participating in dialectical behavior therapy in Connecticut can expect to attend weekly skills focused group meetings as well as one on one sessions with the therapist. Individual sessions usually last one hour, and groups, made up of four to 10 people, last 1.5 to 2 hours. The focus is to help clients accept situations, recognize emotions, and acknowledge the need for change.
The goal of experiential therapy is to help you release negative thoughts and emotions and learn healthy coping strategies. This is accomplished through expressive activities such as animal care, music, art, culinary arts, or drama.
Equine TherapyTrauma therapy offers you a safe space to process a traumatic experience as therapists use trauma informed care. Your therapist works to support your understanding of your emotional and physical responses to the trauma while developing healthier coping skills. This helps to foster a sense of empowerment that leads to recovery.
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.
SAMHSA Listed: Yes
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
LegitScript has reviewed Newport Academy – Bethlehem as part of their certification program, and has determined that it meets the LegitScript standards for legality, safety and transparency.
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The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is a professional association that represents organizations in the field of addiction services. Founded in 1978, NAATP's mission is to advance addiction services and ensure that high-quality addiction treatment is available and accessible.
NAATP Member: Yes
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64 Double Hill Road
Bethlehem, CT 06751
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Please do your research before placing a treatment-resistant adolescent at Newport Academy. We placed our 14-year-old at Newport seeking help for behavioral issues, substance abuse, elopement risk, treatment resistance, and suicidal/self-harm threats. These were disclosed b ...
Program was decent. Specific staff was disappointing. They do not have equestrian services. There was no daily yoga. These are both advertised online. I was not placed into an aftercare program after being discharged from treatment.
This is not a safe environment for your child. Windows and doors are not locked or alarmed. Night shift staff sleep at night and do not check on the children every 15 minutes (we were told that was policy). Our son was sent to the local hospital twice during his stay there. Once when he was sprayed by another child with a fire extinguisher (can be deadly) and again when he was hit in the head by another child (our son suffered a brain injury).
The staff at Newport were so communicative from start to finish with inpatient treatment for our child. We had a great experience feeling supported through a difficult emotional time.
Based on our experience, I cannot recommend Newport Academy. I made the difficult decision to discharge my 13 yr old daughter before her end of treatment after she was able to repeatedly engage in self-harm while under the program's care. I also experienced a significant lack of communication from the treatment team regarding important incidents and concerns, making it difficult to make informed decisions about my daughter's care. I had serious concerns about the handling of her medical needs, which I believe were not addressed appropriately and ultimately resulted in her hospitalization. No parent should have to question whether their child is safe in a residential treatment program or struggle to obtain timely, transparent communication about their child's well-being. There was also a clear lack of trauma informed training amongst the staff members that worked daily with my daughter. If I had trusted my instincts sooner, I would have made a different decision. I sincerely hope other families thoroughly research their options, trust their gut, and advocate relentlessly for their child. As a parent, there are few things more difficult than having to place your child in the care of strangers because they can provide the safety and treatment your child needs and when options are limited, it's easy to hold onto hope. My advice to every parent is to do your own research, ask difficult questions, trust your instincts, and never ignore red flags.
Rather than mental health treatment, they operate more like a cult. Their main focus is brainwashing and appeasing the parents rather than genuine healing and therapy. There are few applications where this works, but it is often more harm than good. If your child struggles with mental health, there are safer alternatives than trusting a private company to supervise your children 24/7. As you can imagine, there is a lot of corruption within that system. I recommend an IOP or partial hospitalization so you can check on them at home.
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