Newport Academy

Newport Academy’s outpatient program in Santa Monica is designed specifically for teens ages 13 to 18 facing anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, and other mental health challenges that impact their academic and social-emotional growth. This program provides a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment that supports youth of all sexual orientations and gender identities in their journey toward healing and self-discovery.

The Santa Monica center offers comprehensive, evidence-based care through individual and group therapy, family counseling, and identity-affirming activities that foster self-esteem and resilience. Family therapy is a key component, helping to rebuild trust and improve communication between teens and parents.

Offering both a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) with full-day care and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) with afternoon and evening sessions, Newport Academy addresses critical mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, problem substance use, and disordered eating.

Mental Health America reports that nearly 10% of California teens experienced a major depressive episode in the past year, with one-third of Southern California youth feeling persistently sad or hopeless. Despite this, 64% of teens with depression in California receive no treatment, highlighting a critical shortage of accessible mental health services. Newport Academy’s Santa Monica outpatient program helps bridge this gap, offering high-quality teen therapy and mental health treatment in a region where options are limited.

Conveniently located near Los Angeles and Orange County airports, the Santa Monica facility provides teens access to the coast, parks, and beaches for Adventure Therapy and outdoor experiential healing.