A safe and supported environment for healing
Newport Academy’s gender-responsive programming addresses the specific needs of adolescents who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
At Newport Academy, we understand that LGBTQ+ teens may experience higher rates of mental health conditions, due to the invalidation and prejudice they often experience in society. Our curriculum includes groups addressing experiences related to identity and orientation, including gender dysphoria, the coming-out process, social acceptance, and other relevant issues (depending on location).
Each client’s tailored treatment schedule also includes:
- Group therapy sessions to enhance self-regulation and healthy identity formation
- Family therapy to strengthen parent-child connection and communication
- Individual therapy to help teens heal from underlying trauma and attachment wounds
- Support to build skills for navigating transition and creating positive change
- Experiential therapy, including creative expression through music and art; yoga and mindfulness exercises; and outdoor activities
- Academic programming to build motivation and engagement and close proficiency gaps, setting teens up for success
In addition to our gender-responsive programming at all locations, we offer a specialized all-genders program in California, exclusively for LGBTQ+ teens. Here all clinical, experiential, and academic programming takes place within the program community—ensuring that teens have the safety and comfort they need to connect with peers and fully engage with the treatment process.
Questions?
We know that reaching out can be difficult. Our compassionate team of experts is here to help. Call us at 877-929-5105 or complete the form below.
Licensed Clinical and Therapeutic Experts with Specialized Training in the Needs of LGBTQ+ Adolescents
Our clinical experts and care staff for the program have expertise and experience in addressing the mental health challenges that LGBTQ+ youth face. Newport has partnered with The Trevor Project, the nation’s foremost LGBTQ+ advocacy and research organization, to provide specialized training for our staff.
Newport Academy’s programs are fully accredited by The Joint Commission.
We understand the specific challenges this group of young people face as they come of age.
Our treatment takes into account the unique needs of LGBTQ+ adolescents and provides them with tools for navigating the world, building self-worth, and forming strong relationships with peers, mentors, and their larger community.
of transgender and nonbinary youth report anxiety, and two-thirds report depression, due in part to stigma, prejudice, and bullying
%
of LGBTQ+ youth want mental healthcare, but 60% of this population was unable to access services in the past year
1 in 2
trans youth and 1 in 3 nonbinary youth have been threatened or harmed due to their sexual orientation or gender identity
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of trans and nonbinary youth are worried about trans people being denied access to gender-affirming medical care due to legislation
After just five weeks of Newport treatment, teen clients feel more empowered to open up to family and to be their authentic selves
%
of our clients show an improvement in well-being as treatment progresses, including more energy, calm, and interest in activities
We work with most major insurance companies both in and out of network, to optimize access to care for teens and families.
How do you know when your child needs teen residential treatment?
If a teen is showing ongoing signs of depression, trauma, anxiety, distress, or defiance, they may need the full-spectrum support of a live-in teen residential program. In some cases, residential treatment is the next step after a teen has been in inpatient care in a hospital after a mental health crisis.
However, residential care is also appropriate for teens who have been in outpatient care or weekly therapy but need more support than these options provide. Research shows that residential programs are an effective approach to treating teen depression, anxiety, substance use, and eating disorders.
Newport Academy’s Philosophy of Care
We seek to heal the whole teen and also the whole family, repairing ruptures in the parent-child relationship so adolescents feel safe turning to their parents when they are struggling. Our programs also support parents, so the whole family can move forward as a harmonious unit.
Newport Academy addresses the underlying trauma that causes mental health concerns and behavioral issues. We take a scientific and compassionate approach to treatment, guiding teens to build resilience, practice self-regulation, and manage life stressors using healthy coping skills.
Take the Next Step
We understand that making that first call can be difficult. Our staff is here to guide you every step of the way, from the admissions process to navigating insurance and paying for care. Our admissions team is standing by, ready to help your family begin to heal.