Admission Process
At Newport Academy, we understand the wide range of emotions you are currently experiencing as you contemplate the possibility of your daughter going into treatment. We are committed to assist you in making the best decision for you, your daughter, and your entire family. Recovery is a journey and the staff at Newport Academy is committed to taking every step with you. From our initial intake process to your daughter being discharged to return home, we will be there to guide you in your decision making process. Throughout this time your emotions will range from frustration to guilt to sadness to relief. Our Admissions staff and clinical experts are dedicated to making this as comfortable a transition for both you and your daughter. Our highly trained professional staff will be there to listen to your concerns and celebrate your family's success.
If your daughter meets the following criteria and is in need of assistance please call us.
- Age 12-18 years old
- Primary drug and/or alcohol problem
- No physical or psychiatric disabilities which preclude participation in the Newport Academy Program and/or activities
- No outstanding legal problems which preclude participation in the Newport Academy Program and/or activities
- A willingness to comply with Newport Academy rules and structure
The first step is for Newport Academy's clinical staff to conduct a comprehensive intake assessment to determine whether your daughter can benefit from our program. This assessment will provide us with a means of identifying potential risk for abuse and dependency to alcohol and/or drugs. In addition, we will also require a comprehensive family history questionnaire. We strongly encourage parents and teens to visit Newport Academy prior to admission. Your visit will provide a much better understanding of the treatment environment. You will have an opportunity to meet our clinical staff who will be treating your daughter and are committed to excellent quality of care. You will feel the tranquility and serenity of our grounds. Once you experience Newport Academy you can rest assure that your daughter will receive the best possible treatment in a supportive, therapeutic environment.
If your daughter can benefit from our program and is appropriate for admission, she will be admitted and assessed by a Pediatric Internist, Addiction Psychiatrist, and our Clinical Director. Our comprehensive admission process is a vital part of treatment so that every adolescent girl's individual strengths and needs are identified and addressed.
Once your daughter is admitted, you and the rest of the family will remain an integral part of treatment. You will be encouraged to attend weekly family therapy sessions as well as our intensive family program. Periodic updates and progress reports will be forthcoming from the clinical team as we welcome your continuous support and participation in treatment.
