Newport Academy’s Maryland
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 Rockville location after school. Afternoon sessions include individual, group, and family therapy, plus experiential therapies.
Teens at Newport Academy experience the restorative ability of adventure and outdoor fun. Newport Academy’s Rockville location brings patients out into the city and nearby outdoor fun. On-site, Newport Academy has a game room, art and music studios, and private rooms for individual therapy. Seasonal activities may include hiking, rock climbing, and kayaking.
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 Rockville 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 Maryland provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)