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Newport Institute Temecula
About Newport Institute Temecula
Newport Institute’s residential treatment program for young adults aged 18–35 offers a distinctive, holistic approach to mental health care, addressing co-occurring conditions like substance use and eating disorders.Their integrated model combines clinical therapy, experiential modalities, and life skills development in serene, home-like settings nationwide.
Newport Institute Temecula offers gender-specific treatment in southern California for young adults ages 18 to 35 who struggle with mental health issues while also addressing co-occurring conditions like substance use and eating disorders. Each treatment plan includes clinical, experiential, vocational, and educational support. Newport maintains a staff to client ratio of 3:1, ensuring personalized and attentive care for each client. An onsite Learning Lab and tutor provide academic and vocational support. Newport Institute also involves family in recovery, providing family therapy and continued communication to help loved ones heal as a unit.
Comfortable Gender-Specific Living
Newport Institute has youth male and female programs in Temecula, California, with residential homes for young adult women and men. Their experienced staff include psychiatrists, family therapists, nurse practitioners, counselors, art therapists, music therapists, dieticians, and adventure therapists. Personalized care plans include individual and group therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), nutrition education, body image group, and attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). They also incorporate experiential practices, like yoga, equine-assisted therapy, cooking classes, and martial arts. For clients dealing with addiction, the facility can provide on-site, sub-acute detox services with round-the-clock nursing supervision to help with the physical symptoms of withdrawal.
Comprehensive Treatment Programs
Newport Institute uses assessments and personalized care to get to the “why” behind addiction and behavioral issues, treating much more than just the symptoms. Their proven success comes largely from compassionate staff, who aim to heal young adults in mind, body, and spirit. Newport Institute additionally offers life skills programs, career counseling, and spiritual programs.
Care for The Future
Newport Institute’s life skills and academic programs prepare young adults for their new futures. Vocational assistance helps older clients as they transition out of schooling and into work, improving their executive skills and motivation. For the college-bound, Newport Institute helps patients keep on track with school and keep their future goals a priority. They have a quiet Learning Lab with an on-staff tutor to help students stay on track with school and organize their vocational pursuits.
Highlights from the Center
Equine Therapy
Customized Treatment Plans
Certified Professionals
Gender Separate Housing
Center Overview
Insurance Accepted
Cash Pay Rates
Meet Your Care Team

Dr. Barbara Nosal
Chief Clinical Officer
PhD, LMFT, LADC

Dr. Michel Mennesson
Psychiatrist
MD

Sterling Alexander
Director of Utilization Review
PhD

Dr. Jennifer Dragonette
Clinical Services Instructor
PsyD

Jude L. Levasseur
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
MBA, PMHNP-BC

Meredith Hettler
National Director, OCD and Anxiety Program
LMFT

Samantha Quigneaux
National Director of Family Therapy Services
LMFT

Robyn Le Ann
Director of Equine Services

Nicole Matthews
Director of Yoga

Prakash Thomas
Psychiatrist
MD

Rachel Fortune
Consulting Physician and Eating Disorder Specialist
MD, FAAP




