Newport Academy

Also known as Teen and Adolescent Residential

Address: 9518 Brief Road, Charlotte, NC 28227 · Map

Phone: (877) 820-6371

Website: newportacademy.com

ResidentialOutpatientPartial hospitalizationDual diagnosisPrivate insuranceSelf-pay

About Newport Academy

Newport Academy’s campus in North Carolina provides treatment for teenage boys ages 12 to 18 in separate, gender-specific residential settings. The program supports young men dealing with a variety of concerns, such as mental health challenges, substance use related to drugs and alcohol, trauma, and eating disorders. The center focuses on healing the whole person, working to strengthen teens’ minds, bodies, and overall well-being during the recovery process. Family involvement is part of the treatment approach, and the academy also offers strong academic services on site.

Treatment Tailored for Teen Boys and Their Families At the start of care, each teen undergoes an evaluation designed to identify specific needs and determine appropriate next steps. Treatment is then guided by a personalized team that may include counselors, nursing staff, a psychiatrist, and a dietitian to address each teen’s progress. Newport Academy also uses attachment-based family therapy (ABFT) to support healthier relationships at home. Individual therapy and group sessions help teens better understand themselves and connect with peers, while building practical coping strategies and improving emotional regulation.

A Personalized Plan Built Around Evidence-Based Care Treatment plans are developed to fit each teen and may include music and art therapy, yoga, meditation, and adventure-based programming, along with other evidence-informed therapies. Residents participate in both group and individual counseling, outdoor group activities, and equine-assisted therapy. For teens with eating disorders, the program offers specialized support that includes nutrition services led by certified dietitians and clinical staff, mental health care, and engaging experiential activities. The North Carolina setting also supports adventure therapies, with opportunities to access parks and nearby nature areas.

Academic Support and Ongoing School Progress Newport Academy helps teens stay aligned with their education through tutoring and tailored schooling options. On-site educators coordinate academic progress alongside therapeutic goals, so teens have a consistent and supportive environment to learn and recover. The center uses a fully accredited curriculum, provides SAT and ACT preparation, and supports applications to colleges. Throughout treatment, staff communicate with home schools and assist teen boys with a smooth return after the program ends.

Services reported to SAMHSA

Levels of care
Partial hospitalization/day treatment · Residential/24-hour residential
Treatment focus
Substance use treatment · Mental health treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
Facility type
Residential treatment center (RTC) for children
Medications used
Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Treatment approaches
Activity therapy · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy · Group therapy · Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment · Individual psychotherapy · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy · Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Special programs
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders · Clients who have experienced trauma · Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) · Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Ages accepted
Children/Adolescents
Payment accepted
Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment
Ownership
Private for-profit organization
Recovery support
Mentoring/peer support
Other services
Diet and exercise counseling · Family psychoeducation · Psychosocial rehabilitation services · Vocational rehabilitation services · Integrated primary care services · Suicide prevention services · Education services

Facility-provided information

Accreditation
Joint Commission
Care offered
Residential Rehab · Co-Occurring Mental Health
Substances treated
Alcohol · Benzodiazepines · Co-Occurring Disorders · Cocaine · Drug Addiction · Heroin · Methamphetamine · Opioids · Prescription Drugs
Conditions treated
Anxiety · Bipolar · Depression · Eating Disorders · Gaming · Internet Addiction · Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Post Traumatic Stress Disorder · Trauma
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling with Clinical Psychologist · Adventure Therapy · Art Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Equine Therapy · Experiential Therapy · Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR) · Family Therapy · Meditation & Mindfulness
Approaches
Evidence-Based · Experiential · Family Involvement · Gender-Specific
Who it serves
Adolescents · Boys · Children
Aftercare
Aftercare App · Alumni Events & Get-Togethers · Discharge Planning · Family Follow-up Counseling · Follow-up Sessions (in-person) · Follow-up Sessions (online) · Private, Online Alumni Groups · Support Meetings
Amenities
Chef-prepared Meals · Lounge · Smoking Not Permitted · TV
Languages
English

Questions to ask Newport Academy

Also confirm the facility is licensed by North Carolina. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.

Paying for treatment at Newport Academy

Newport Academy reports accepting Private insurance, Self-pay. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your North Carolina 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.

Distance to specialized care from Charlotte

Measured from the population center of Mecklenburg County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:

See the Mecklenburg County treatment map, methadone clinics near Mecklenburg County and Suboxone doctors near Mecklenburg County.

Frequently asked questions

What services does Newport Academy offer?

Newport Academy reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Residential, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.

Does Newport Academy accept insurance?

It reports accepting Private insurance, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.

Where is Newport Academy located?

9518 Brief Road, Charlotte, NC 28227.

How far is the nearest medical detox from Charlotte?

From the center of Mecklenburg County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Charlotte, about less than a mile away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.

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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.

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