Accreditation
- Joint Commission Accredited, Licensed by California DHCS
Newport Academy is a nationally respected teen residential treatment center in Southern California, offering comprehensive adolescent mental health and addiction treatment. Their whole-person approach supports teens struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders by addressing the mind, body, and emotional well-being—while actively involving families in the recovery process. Founded by father-and-son team Jim Monroe and Jamison Monroe Jr., Newport Academy was created from personal experience and has since expanded to locations across the United States.
Each teen begins with a comprehensive clinical assessment, followed by a personalized treatment plan led by a multidisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, psychiatrists, and dietitians. Newport Academy emphasizes family therapy, including Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), along with individual and group therapy to rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and support lasting recovery.
Treatment includes a blend of evidence-based and experiential therapies such as equine therapy, art and music therapy, yoga, meditation, adventure therapy, and horticulture therapy. Newport Academy also offers outpatient programs and day school options for added flexibility. With on-site academics, Joint Commission accreditation, and acceptance of most private insurance plans, Newport Academy helps teens heal while staying on track academically in a private Southern California setting.
Newport Academy Southern California treats a wide range of substance use and mental health conditions, including Alcohol, Anxiety, Benzodiazepines, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cocaine, Depression, Drug Addiction, Eating Disorders, Gaming, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Trauma.
Newport Academy Southern California provides treatment for Adolescents, Children, Girls, Boys, offering a structured and supportive recovery environment. The program is designed to support individuals who need personalized care in a private and clinically focused setting.
Newport Academy Southern California offers a full continuum of care, including Outpatient, Residential, Outpatient Therapy. This allows clients to transition between levels of care while maintaining consistent clinical support throughout their recovery journey.
Newport Academy Southern California uses a combination of evidence-based and holistic approaches, including Holistic, Experiential, Gender-Specific, Individual Treatment, Evidence-Based, Family Involvement, Twelve Step. Treatment plans are tailored to each individual’s needs to support long-term recovery.
Clients at Newport Academy Southern California participate in therapies such as 1-on-1 Counseling, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Adventure Therapy, Art Therapy, Attachment-Based Family Therapy, Equine Therapy, Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR), Meditation & Mindfulness, Music Therapy, Psychoeducation, Trauma-Specific Therapy, Twelve Step Facilitation, Yoga. These therapies are designed to address both substance use and underlying mental health conditions.
Newport Academy Southern California provides aftercare planning to help clients maintain progress after completing treatment. This may include Online Aftercare, Outpatient Treatment, supporting long-term recovery and relapse prevention.
Newport Academy Southern California offers a range of amenities designed to support comfort and recovery, including Access to Nature, Business Center, Fitness Center, Gardens, Gourmet Dining, Luxury, Outdoor Lounge, Pool, Walking Trails, Business Center, Computers. These features help create a supportive environment for healing and overall well-being.
Clients at Newport Academy Southern California may participate in structured activities such as AA/NA Meetings, Yoga, Physical Fitness, Swimming, Cooking Classes, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Ropes Course, Sightseeing, Water Activities. These activities help build routine, improve mental well-being, and support long-term recovery.
Newport Academy Southern California offers specialized support for individuals with unique needs, including Gender-specific groups, Healthy Meals are provided, Young Adults Program. Programs are designed to provide privacy, flexibility, and individualized treatment planning.
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Last reviewed: January 2026