Center for Discovery
600 Wellington Drive, Fairfield, CT 06824
Newport Institute Connecticut
Address: 3236 Congress Street, Fairfield, CT 06824 · Map
Phone: (650) 728-4770
Website: newportinstitute.com
About Newport Institute Connecticut
Newport Institute delivers gender-specific support for young adults between 18 and 35 who are dealing with mental health challenges alongside co-occurring disorders. Residents receive a structured treatment plan that combines clinical care with hands-on experiences, along with vocational and educational programming designed to create lasting results. At Newport Institute, individuals can participate in individual and group therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), nutrition education, a body image group, and attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). The center was founded by Jamison Monroe with the goal of helping young adults build meaningful and joyful lives, during a time when mental health concerns have increased sharply across the United States.
Newport Institute offers separate male and female programs. Its Southern Connecticut campus is designed to feel warm and home-like, with spaces for group therapy, physical activity, and creative approaches such as music and visual arts. The location is also near the Connecticut shoreline and is within easy reach from the New York metropolitan area.
During treatment, young adults typically spend 30 hours per week in clinical and experiential programming. An additional 20 hours are devoted to academic activities, helping residents stay engaged while they make progress. The institute relies on assessments and tailored care to uncover the underlying “why” behind addiction and other behavior-related issues, addressing more than surface-level symptoms. Much of Newport Institute’s effectiveness is attributed to a dedicated, compassionate team focused on supporting healing in the mind, body, and spirit.
Life skills and academic services at Newport Institute are built to support young adults as they move into their next chapter. Vocational support helps participants prepare for work as they transition beyond schooling, strengthening executive functioning and motivation. For those pursuing college, Newport Institute helps residents remain focused on academics while keeping long-term goals in view.
Facility-provided information
- Accreditation
- Joint Commission
- Care offered
- Residential Rehab · Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Substances treated
- Alcohol · Co-Occurring Disorders · Drug Addiction · Marijuana · Opioids
- Conditions treated
- Anxiety · Bipolar · Codependency · Depression · Eating Disorders · Gaming · Grief and Loss · Internet Addiction · Personality Disorders
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Art Therapy · Attachment-Based Family Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Equine Therapy · Experiential Therapy · Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR) · Online Therapy · Trauma-Specific Therapy
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based · Experiential · Gender-Specific · Individual Treatment · Twelve Step
- Who it serves
- Men · Women · Young Adults
- Amenities
- Access to Nature
- Languages
- English
Questions to ask Newport Institute Connecticut
- What does treatment cost without insurance, and do you offer a payment plan or sliding fee?
- How long is the typical residential stay, and can family visit?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by Connecticut (this facility reports accreditation). If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Newport Institute Connecticut
Newport Institute Connecticut did not report which payment types it accepts. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your Connecticut Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Newport Institute Connecticut offer?
Newport Institute Connecticut reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Residential, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Newport Institute Connecticut accept insurance?
Payment information was not reported. Call the facility and ask about insurance, Medicaid and self-pay rates.
Where is Newport Institute Connecticut located?
3236 Congress Street, Fairfield, CT 06824.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.