Newport Academy’s Atlanta, Georgia
outpatient center welcomes teens ages 12-18 who need therapeutic support for substance use, depression, anxiety, and difficult social functioning. Their outpatient program aims to heal the whole family too, connecting parents with local support groups and holding
family therapy sessions on site. Newport’s evidence-based and integrated approach sets teens up for the successful futures waiting for them.
Newport Academy works with teens’ existing support systems to create an even stronger system. They offer academic support for teens in school, guiding them through schoolwork with tutors and a collaborative peer community. With outpatient care, teens come to Newport’s Atlanta location after school. Afternoon sessions include individual, group, and family therapy, plus experiential therapies.
Newport Academy’s Atlanta location brings patients out into the city and nearby outdoor fun. On-site, Newport Academy offers horticulture therapy, or gardening, and space to be on theatre shows. Seasonal activities may include hiking the Appalachian trail, canoeing, and kayaking down the Chattahoochee river.
Newport Academy provides attachment-based family therapy, helping heal relationships and helping parents become strong allies for their teen’s healing. Education on addiction and mental health extends throughout the whole family. Teens can learn the “why” behind behaviors, discovering ways to avoid triggers through personalized therapy and thorough assessments. Newport Academy in Atlanta invites teens in with comfortable rooms, a cozy atmosphere, and the privacy and respect they deserve.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Newport Academy Atlanta provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)