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 ...
About Newport Academy – Bethlehem
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.
Latest Reviews
his is my full, honest experience at Newport Academy in Connecticut.There are 4 houses with 7 pods. Each pod has 5-9 people sorted by issue (e.g. Bear for neurodivergent, Bobcat for depression). This is your programming pod. You might get a roommate, a single, or a room with a bathroom.The schedule is "groups," activities, and free time. Groups are usually useless; you answer questions on a sheet or discuss a TED talk. You get three therapy sessions a week: primary, counselor, and family. I programmed with Bobcat but lived in Fox in a single room.The houses are very nice. Everybody curses all the time, including staff. You visit the basketball court, yurt, and play ga-ga ball. Once a week is "adventure" (paddleboarding, hiking). The adventure therapist is very nice and took me on an individual 5K. You do MMA twice a week with Jeremy, who is nice and fun. There is a gym with a treadmill, but the rowing machine and bike are broken. Your pod usually uses the Nintendo Switch once a week. You watch up to a PG-13 movie most nights.You get three meals and three snacks daily. Snacks are often unhealthy, with fruit occasionally. You can get a max of seconds at meals, or get a Boost drink approved by a dietician. If you dislike dinner, you can eat pasta. Lunch alternatives are sun butter, turkey, or ham sandwiches. The food is hit-or-miss, so I usually ate alternatives. Saturdays have a pastry buffet and Sundays have a cereal bar.The nurses are very incompetent. They watch YouTube while giving meds and often gave me the wrong ones. IF YOU GO, LEARN WHAT YOUR MEDS LOOK LIKE AND CORRECT THEM!!!There is a leveling system. Your first 3 days are "Focus" (no adventures, 7.5-minute calls). Self-harm, purging, or aggression puts you on "Refocus" for 3 days. You stage up weekly by doing binder work and behaving. "Mentor" is the highest level, giving 20-minute calls and an MP3 player. It is stupid that you only get music at the highest level. I only leveled up once because I complained about the nurses' medication errors.Some staff are nice, some are mean. The pod staff are called BHS (behavior health specialists). They curse a lot but are chill. One BHS named Haley (or Haleigh) is pretty awful, though the therapist named Haleigh is not bad. I was approved by the dietician to get fruit during snack because I was on a med that makes me hungry. When I tried, she said that the med should only make me hungry right after I take it (biologically, that's NOT how it works, haley!) and wouldn't let me take fruit. Staff scroll YouTube shorts and make fun of you in a Teams group chat. One client was throwing books, and during a psych meeting on a tablet I saw the notifications of the teams chat. They said "remind them of opposite action" ( a dbt skill) and another person replied "they opposite actioned the heck out of those books." There is no equine therapy or ropes courses at Conneticut; that is a lie. In Bobcat, one kid was pissing on the bathroom floor and it turned out to be my best friend. A few years ago, an incident happened where a staff basically broke some really bad rules and messed up. When I brought it up, Ms. Daneesha, a bobcat staff, got very upset and said she was going to talk to a higher-up to talk to me about it. She said she wasn't retaliating but it seemed like she was. The staff also let people bully you a lot and like I said suck at breaking up fights; they definitely are not trained well enough. People fart on each other a lot there.
I had depression, SH, and family issues. Somehow, I actually was cured of my depression here. I am going to be honest: the overall quality of living there is kind of rough in conneticut as of 2026. However, I was skeptical at first, but if you genuinely trust the program, it *will* help you get better. If you're nervous, I hoped this help. 4/5.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for this very thorough feedback. We appreciate your detail and are sorry that part of your experience did not meet our mutual expectations for excellent service. We will look into these concerns right away. We respect your privacy so we will refrain from commenting on your specific comments on this forum, but if you would like to share with us directly offline so that we can make any necessary improvements, you can email us at myexperience@newportacademy.com.
So far we have had a really good experience. They have been very organized, caring, and kept us updated. They even called to check in and make sure everything was going okay, which meant a lot to us.
My daughter is very sensitive and it takes her time to adjust and feel comfortable, so having people who are patient and understanding makes a big difference. They have really taken the time to care for her needs.
It has only been a week, so we are still seeing how everything goes, but so far we are very thankful and appreciate all the care and communication. We will update again as time goes on. ❤️
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for this initial feedback! We are happy to hear that your experience has been positive so far and welcome your additional thoughts - feel free to email us at myexperience@newportacademy.com to share more, including any ways we can improve. Thanks again!
My 15 yr old son just came home after spending 2 months at Newport in Connecticut.
Prior to Newport , our family was at its lowest point. My son was hurting on the inside but the only way he could express it was violence towards himself or Us his parents. I knew the root was hurt because he experienced a lot of childhood trauma due to me being a severe alcoholic from the time he was born until I got sober when he was 10yrs old. After getting sober and healthy for myself, I tried it all to help him, therapy, psychiatrist, church. He continued to get worse. I finally found Newport and prayed a residential treatment program might help us.
It did!!!! Newport exceeded my expectations. I was skeptical at first after reading other google reviews but my experience was amazing. They didn’t just provide the tools and therapy and psychiatric help my son needed, They also provided all of that for us as his parents as well. It was an all around family therapy that I didn’t realize we desperately needed. They told me from the jump if I put in the work while my son was residing in their program putting in the work that’s when we would see a difference. So I did it I showed up virtually to every family therapy session. I also got one on one parent therapy sessions. These parent therapy sessions were a game changer. I learned how to parent differently. I learned how to speak to my son. I learned about his diagnosis.. Every child is different, but I grew up that there was only one way to parent and I was wrong! Since my son’s been home, he’s thriving. He’s going to his group therapy every single day in an Outpatient therapy that Newport helped us find in our area before being discharged.
We love each other, and we speak to each other with respect. I actually never thought that my son and his stepfather would ever have a healthy relationship and their relationship seems better than my own with my son. It has blown me away and the staff At Newport, not only exceeding my expectation, but saved my family. I hope whoever reading this knows I’m not blowing smoke. I am a real person with a real family that desperately needed help and when I sent my son to Newport and I followed all their instructions we got more help than I ever expected. I’m bad at explaining in words exactly what they did for us, but I encourage you to pray about it if your child is going through something and I also want to assure you, my son was safe and he came home happy and healthy for the first time in his life.
Response from the owner1 week ago
We are beyond thrilled to hear this feedback and so grateful to you for sharing your experience! Supporting families like yours is our passion and we are privileged to have been a part of your family's journey. Thank you so much for taking the time to share and please keep in touch via our alumni program. 
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Other Forms of Payment
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
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.
Programs
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.
Clinical Services
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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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Barbara Nosal, PhD, LMFT, LADC
Chief Clinical Officer
Jameson Norton, MBA, FACHE
Chief Operating Officer
Jay Campbell
Chief Growth Officer
Kristin Wilson, MA, LPC, CCTP
Chief Experience Officer
Danielle Roeske, PsyD
Vice President, Operations, Residential Services
Jeff Griffin
Senior Vice President of Payor Relations
Blake Kinsey
Vice President of Admissions
Accreditations
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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Contact Information
64 Double Hill Road
Bethlehem, CT 06751
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