My time at Newport had its challenges, but overall it was a valuable and healing experience. The staff were dedicated and truly cared about helping each person. Shout out to Bri who leads a fabulous team of care coordinators: Paras, Haley, Nohely, Gaby, Liz, Ariel, Daniela, Alondra, and Sumayyah, along with my clinical team Heather and Sam, and alumni coordinator Jessica! We had fun outings like the beach, roller skating, farmers market, berry picking, mini golf and more. The therapy and programming was insightful, and we also had great groups with yoga, music, equine, and art. (Special thanks to the yoga instructor Shannon, who made yoga really accessible for everyone and also provided an amazing sound bath experience with crystal bowls!) Some days were tough and the schedule and rules could feel overwhelming, but looking back, I realize the structure was exactly what I needed. I’d recommend Newport to anyone looking for a supportive environment to work on themselves, as long as they’re ready to fully commit to the process.