For Teens
If some of your questions are not answered below, please feel free to call us anytime to talk. Your call is completely confidential. You don’t even need to give us your name if you don’t want to. We’re here to help.
If you think you have a problem with drugs or alcohol, you’re not alone. Many adolescents start using drugs or alcohol for a number of reasons (trauma, shyness, to control weight gain, to fit in, or just to experiment). Unfortunately, for some of us, the use of drugs and alcohol progresses from experimentation to daily use, abuse and dependency. If this is happening to you, there is hope. There is no need to feel hopeless. Just the fact that you’re visiting our website is a big step towards getting better.
What can I expect on my first day at Newport Academy?
Each resident at Newport Academy will share a room with another resident as close to his/her age as possible. During your initial orientation you will be assigned to one room, however, we use a "level system" and you will have the option of earning the right to move to a larger room throughout your treatment stay.
We will review the house rules and explain your daily routine. Depending upon the circumstances surrounding your arrival you may be integrated into the daily program or be allowed to rest and begin your treatment the following day.
What are the sleeping arrangements like?
Each resident at Newport Academy will share a room with another female resident as close to her age as possible. During your initial orientation you will be assigned to one room, however, we use a "level system" and you will have the option of earning the right to move to a larger room throughout your treatment stay.
What should I bring with me?
We suggest that you pack a variety of comfortable casual clothing for your stay at Newport Academy. Nights can be cool so that you will want to bring sweaters, sweatshirts, and jackets. Please bring workout clothes, shorts, t-shirts, and tennis shoes. Laundry facilities are available - you will not need more than 10 days worth of clothing. We suggest that you leave home all valuables as they will be taken away and locked up during your stay at Newport Academy. Resident phone privileges will be made available so that you will not need to your own cell phone. Computers are available in the classroom; we do not allow laptops or other computer devices.
What is going to happen with my school work?
While you are at Newport Academy, our credentialed teaching staff will work with your teachers at your home school in developing an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to meet your specific academic needs. Through the collaborative efforts of our team approach you can keep current with you home school curriculum and excel academically.
