Review by Sophia Groves

Before I arrived at Newport academy I was depressed and anxious all the time and I made bad decisions because I wanted to fit in and I wasn’t in a great spot. My mom sent me here and at first I hated it at Newport, I was angry at my parents for sending me here and I thought it wasn’t going to work so I didn’t put in a lot of effort at first but overtime I realized that they were really trying to help me and I started accepting the help. They always pushed me to be myself and to pushed me to come out of my shell and I could not be more grateful for them. I had amazing staff like AM Kat, PM Kat, Maddie, Patrick, Rayleen, Rebecca, and Brynn. They helped me feel comfortable as me and I learned really great skills and I was able to learn how to be open with myself and my parents. We haven’t had any secrets since I got back. I did get moved to another house for reasons that aren’t my fault but I’m glad they did. At Rodger’s where I was before was great but Ranch was amazing!! Tee, Courtney, Leena, Angie, and Wilmur. I was really engaged in all the activities we did like yoga, Kundalini, Cardio, Equine therapy and so much more. I also made a lot of friends, people I could relate to and we formed bonds so quick and it was like we had known each other forever. I still keep in contact with them and I don’t feel the need to fall back into my urges. Overall I’m very glad that I chose Newport as my place to get better