Newport Academy - Oakley Region

Who is this facility a good fit for?

• Best fit if: Teens ages 12-18 need residential treatment for mental health, substance use, or co-occurring challenges; benefit from a structured environment that combines clinical care, academics, and experiential programming; are open to outdoor and adventure-based activities; and have families willing to participate in therapy and ongoing treatment involvement.

• Not a fit if: Adults seeking treatment; clients that prefer a highly independent treatment environment with minimal family involvement; are looking for a program focused primarily on medication-based addiction treatment; prefer an urban setting over an outdoor or nature-oriented environment; or are unwilling to participate in structured residential programming and family therapy.

What to expect

Developing your care plan

• Individualized treatment planning: Treatment plans are tailored to each adolescent. Staff members take time to understand the client, focusing on their needs, goals, and challenges. Care recommendations are guided by the primary therapist and psychiatrist.
• Collaborative goal setting: Teens have opportunities to share personal goals, areas they want to improve, and preferred therapeutic or experiential activities. The treatment team makes the final clinical decisions, also considering input from the youth when it fits.

Who you will meet with

• Clinical team: A primary therapist, family therapist, psychiatrist, counselors, and nurses support clients throughout treatment.
• Academic support staff: Teachers and staff support teens in their education and help them keep up with schoolwork while they undergo treatment.
• Family involvement: A dedicated family therapist helps with family therapy and provides regular opportunities for parents to take part in the treatment.

Typical schedule

• Academic support: Clients take part in on-site educational activities. They receive customized academic plans, tutoring support, and instruction from certified teachers. Parent-teacher involvement helps support continued academic progress during treatment.
• Evidence-based therapies: Treatment may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, trauma-focused therapy, EMDR, and relapse prevention counseling.
• Family involvement: The care team offers family counseling, Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), parent education, and family involvement in treatment. Visitation is available once per week and is coordinated by the family therapist.
• Experiential therapies: Teens can take part in equine therapy, art therapy, music therapy, adventure therapy, recreation therapy, as well as yoga, meditation, and mindfulness activities.
• Daily activities: The daily schedule is structured. It combines individual and group therapy, academic instruction and tutoring, experiential activities, and outdoor programming throughout the week.

Living experiences and amenities

• Living arrangements: Clients live on a residential campus with gender-specific shared spaces that feel like home. The nature-focused setting is intended to offer structure, privacy, and a break from daily stress.
• Outdoor spaces: The campus has outdoor gathering spots, walking trails, and easy access to nearby nature-based recreational activities.
• Adventure and experiential activities: Adventure-based experiences may include paddleboarding, kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, archery, golf, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, shelter building, fire building, sled dog tutorials, ceramics, and equine therapy.

Aftercare

• Discharge and continuing care planning: Discharge and care planning start during treatment. They may involve follow-up on outcomes, family counseling, and referrals to additional outpatient support within the same organization.

Pre-Admissions Experience

We conducted a series of pre-admissions calls, the most recent on May 26, 2026 to evaluate response time, transparency, and patient experience.

We had a positive experience when we contacted Newport Academy. The admissions representative was responsive, knowledgeable, and straightforward throughout the conversation. Detailed information was provided about treatment programming, costs, activities, and admissions logistics. While the interaction felt more professional than emotional, it was easy to get clear answers and a realistic understanding of what families can expect from the program.

Facility Transparency

• Verified by Start Your Recovery: On June 17, 2026, our research team conducted a comprehensive review of this facility's advertising claims, registrations from public health departments, national accrediting bodies, and SAMHSA.

• Pre-Admissions Experience Evaluation: Most recent call conducted on May 26, 2026.