Newport Academy Washington State

Residential Care for Teens in a Natural Environment

The campus sits among forests, coastal waterways, and miles of trails, giving adolescents a quiet space away from daily pressures. Days follow a predictable rhythm that helps teens regain stability. Mornings often begin outdoors, and group reflection happens in spaces designed to feel calm and grounded. This setting supports teens who struggle to reset in busy home environments or feel overwhelmed in traditional clinical spaces.

Personalized, Evidence-Based Treatment

Teens receive individualized treatment plans that draw from clinically proven therapies. Counselors, psychiatrists, nurses, and academic staff collaborate to understand each teen’s emotional patterns, daily challenges, and family dynamics. Treatment includes cognitive and behavioral therapies, trauma-focused care, and family-centered approaches. Daily schedules include a mix of one-on-one sessions, process groups, and structured therapeutic activities.

Attachment-Based Family Therapy

Parents participate in regular attachment-based family therapy sessions designed to rebuild trust, clarify expectations at home, and improve communication during and after treatment. Clinicians guide families through difficult conversations, helping them understand how emotional patterns, stress, and conflict have shaped the teen’s experience. Parents receive education on creating routines, setting boundaries, and recognizing signs of struggle early. The goal is to help families become active partners in their teen’s progress.

Outdoor Adventures, Creativity, and Mindfulness

Teens engage in activities such as kayaking, hiking through Olympic National Park, and snowshoeing in winter months. They also participate in guided equine therapy sessions that help build trust and emotional awareness through interactions with horses. Creative therapies such as music, art, and movement offer additional outlets for expression. Yoga, mindfulness practices, and outdoor team challenges help teens become more attuned to their bodies and responses to stress.

Academics and Life Skills Support

The program integrates academics into each teen’s treatment plan, allowing them to stay connected to school while receiving care. Licensed teachers coordinate with home schools, develop individualized learning plans, and offer one-on-one tutoring when a teen needs extra support. Credit recovery is available for students who have fallen behind. Beyond coursework, the program includes vocational preparation, daily routines that build independence, and opportunities to practice decision-making in low-stress environments.

Client Reviews

Based on recent client, family, and alumni reviews, many people describe powerful outcomes and a caring treatment team. A smaller number share concerns about communication, discharge planning, and fit for clients with more complex needs.

• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (90% positive): Many clients and parents say treatment helped stabilize depression and anxiety, and provided practical coping skills and tools for life after discharge. Some felt their needs were not fully addressed. “Newport saved my life and I will forever be grateful.”
• Staff & Care Experience (90% positive): Reviewers frequently highlight staff as compassionate, professional, and persistent in supporting change, from clinical teams to residential and academic staff. A few families felt staff mishandled specific concerns. “Every single person I spoke to, every therapist, doctor, nurse, and staff member was exceptional.”
• Support & Community (100% positive): Many reviews describe a strong sense of peer connection, alumni involvement, and group programming that helps clients feel less alone and more motivated in recovery. “I made some really close friends along the way.”
• Facility & Environment (100% positive): Clients and families describe a peaceful campus and surrounding nature, plus outdoor “trek” and experiential activities that support healing. “A campus away from the busy life, so someone can focus on themselves.”
• Access & Process: Some reviewers appreciate structured aftercare and ongoing alumni resources, while others report communication gaps, billing frustrations, or feeling unprepared for step-down care and what comes next at home.