Newport Academy
TypePrivate
FoundedMay 2009
FounderJamison Monroe
Number of locations
California, Connecticut, New York City
Area served
United States
ServicesTherapy, education, rehab
Websitenewportacademy.com

Newport Academy is an American mental health treatment program for teens and young adults.[1] It was founded in 2009 by Jamison Monroe[2] with residential, outpatient, and day school locations in the United States.[3]

History

Newport Academy was founded in May 2009 by Jamison Monroe, who as a young teenager had been in rehab programs[2] for depression, anxiety,[1] and substance abuse issues. Newport Academy is a mental health treatment program for depression, anxiety, and trauma-related issues and addiction.[2]

In 2012, Newport Academy received approval from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. Newport's facilities are accredited by The Joint Commission.[1]

In July and August 2013[4] a judge sent Ethan Couch for teen substance abuse and mental health rehabilitation to Newport Academy.[5][6][7]

Treatment methods

Newport Academy use a number of therapies to treat mental health issues, substance abuse, and eating disorders. Although the Port Townsend,Washington facility (along with possible others) may not be able to help with severe eating disorders.[3] Among the forms of treatment are dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), music therapy,[8] Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT),[9] nutritional counseling, one-on-one therapy, art therapy, equine therapy, meditation,[10] and culinary arts.[11]

Programs and facilities

Newport Academy has locations in Connecticut, California, Washington, Utah, Texas, Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Carolina.[12] Average length of stay in the residential programs is 60–90 days, while for outpatient programs is 60 days to one year.[12][13]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Robert Kolker (November 21, 2016), "Affluenza Anonymous: Rehab for the Young, Rich, and Addicted", Bloomberg Businessweek, New York City, United States: Bloomberg L.P.
  2. 1 2 3 Robert Milburn = (October 3, 2014), "New Help For Addicted Kids", Barron's, United States: Dow Jones & Company (News Corp)
  3. 1 2 Katie Corrado (May 17, 2017), "Connecticut mental health treatment center takes different approach in helping teens", Fox 61
  4. ↑ "Insider: Ethan Couch was a 'victim of emotional abuse', not 'affluenza'". HLNTV.
  5. ↑ Plushnick-Masti, Ramit. "Affluenza' isn't a recognized diagnosis, experts say after 'brat' spared from jail in drunk driving case". National Post. Associated Press. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
  6. ↑ Muskal, Michael (12 December 2013). "Texas teen's probation for killing 4 while driving drunk stirs anger". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Treatment center in "affluenza" case". CNN.
  8. ↑ Avinash Ramsadeen (November 2, 2016), "Songwriter credits music therapy with helping her to overcome depression, anxiety", Fox News, United States: Fox Entertainment Group (News Corp)
  9. ↑ "ABFT-Certified Therapists, Level II Trained Therapists, and Therapists in Training". Center for Family Intervention Science. 2021-07-14. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  10. ↑ Anderson Cooper (December 12, 2013), "Treatment center in "affluenza" case", CNN, United States
  11. ↑ Jeanne Whalen (December 8, 2014), "A Road to Mental Health Through the Kitchen", The Wall Street Journal, New York, United States: Dow Jones & Company (News Corp)
  12. 1 2 Newport Academy Outpatient Treatment Locations, United States: Newport Academy
  13. ↑ "Admissions". Newport Academy. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
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