Newport Institute

About Newport Institute

Newport Institute in Moorpark, California, is part of a national network of treatment centers for young adults, roughly ages 18 to 35, dealing with mental health concerns and co-occurring issues such as substance use and eating disorders. Their approach focuses on uncovering the underlying causes of self-destructive behavior, such as trauma, anxiety, depression, or the stress of growing up, rather than only treating symptoms. Across the network, care ranges from 24/7 residential treatment to a partial hospitalization program with four to five hours of weekday clinical sessions, an intensive outpatient program, virtual outpatient care, and an alumni program. Whether substance use is treated as a primary or secondary diagnosis varies by location.

Each client works with a multidisciplinary care team that can include psychiatrists, therapists, medical doctors, nurses, dietitians, and academic or life skills teachers, and the team meets daily to review progress. Therapy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Attachment-Based Family Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, and elements of the 12-Step model, alongside art, music, yoga, meditation, and adventure therapy such as hiking and rock climbing. Separate residential tracks for young men and young women allow more open discussion in gender-specific groups, and academic, career, and life skills support helps clients stay on track with school and work. They work with many major insurers, including Anthem, Blue Shield of California, Optum, and TRICARE, but accept Medicaid only in limited locations and situations.