For Children and Teens
Programs
Outpatient Therapy
Our program provides wrap–around services for any child, ages 4 to 18, who is experiencing mental health challenges, substance use disorder, or any co-occurring disorders. Trauma-informed child and adolescent therapists provide an array of evidence-based therapies and services including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
- Individual Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Psychiatric Services
- Wellness and Life Skills
- Case Management
Outpatient therapy takes place in our offices. Children, parents, and/or guardians work with our team to develop a recovery plan through shared decision-making.
Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS)
MRSS is our 24/7 crisis response specifically for children, youth, and young adults. It is accessed through our 24/7/365 helpline – (401) 846-1213 option 1. We help stabilize families with youth experiencing behavioral health challenges, preventing further escalation or harm. We offer support in the family’s home or another community setting.
- Stabilize the immediate crisis
- Implement coping strategies, develop a safety plan, or provide temporary intervention until longer-term support can be arranged
- Offer services or referrals tailored to the specific needs and preferences of the family
Enhanced Outpatient Services
Enhanced Outpatient Services (EOS) are home and community-based clinical services provided up to 5 days per week, and extended timeframes a day, for children 7 to 18 years old whose recovery plan includes a need for more intensive services.
Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS)
This is a home-based treatment program for children or adolescents ages 4 to 16+. It was designed by Yale University School of Medicine for children with psychiatric disorders whose families need assistance and support to keep their child in their home and community and out of the hospital.
Newport Mental Health offers IICAPS to families with children experiencing chronic and acute psychiatric crisis. You may request an IICAPS evaluation during walk-in hours, or call to schedule an evaluation: (401) 846-1213.
- Request an IICAPS evaluation during walk-in hours, or call to schedule an evaluation: (401) 846-1213
Healthy Transitions - Youth & Young Adults
Healthy Transitions is an early intervention program for youth/young adults ages 16 to 25. This is a team-based practice that provides developmentally appropriate services and supports for those at risk of having, or who are currently experiencing, a first experience with a serious adult mental illness, and who may also have a co-occurring substance use disorder.
IMPACT Rhode Island Anxiety/OCD Study
Newport Mental Health is partnering with the Pediatric Anxiety Research Center (PARC) at Bradley Hospital on an exciting study open to youth 5-18. The study delivers exposure-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a highly effective evidence-based approach to treating children with anxiety and OCD.
Participants will work with a team of Newport Mental Health providers. A therapist will lead the treatment plan and meet monthly with the child, and a specially trained coach will provide weekly treatment. Study participation lasts for six months.
The goal of the study is to test different ways of delivering care to increase access to high quality evidence-based treatment.
Children chosen for the study are randomly placed into one of three treatment delivery groups:
- In person clinic or community visits
- telehealth (video-based sessions)
- a flexible hybrid mix of in-person and telehealth
- If you are interested in learning more about the study, call us at (401) 846-1213 extension 5.
Who is this for?
Ages 4-18
Quick Facts
- Walk-in hours are 9am-2pm, Monday-Friday
- Crisis response for children, youth, and young adults is available 24/7/365. Call (401) 846-1213 option 1
- Questions about our programs? Call (401) 846-1213 option 5
- We accept most insurance and offer a sliding fee scale (including $0) if you are uninsured
Additional Support and Services
Clients in our programs receive additional support, care, and services as needed.
Zero Suicide
Our healthcare providers are specially trained in administering an evidence-based screening tool, the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, at each contact with those we serve. Newport Mental Health providers initiate a Pathway to Safety for those individuals identified as at-risk, who are then given specialized suicide prevention treatment services and are closely monitored until their risk subsides. Ongoing follow-up is provided to reduce the reoccurrence of suicide risk.
Housing Stabilization
A Medicaid-funded housing support service allows us to provide at-risk clients housing stabilization to prevent the loss of existing housing or to provide help finding affordable housing in the community. We coordinate with housing support staff at the Newport Housing Authority, McKinney Shelter/50 Washington Square Apartments, and senior housing developments in Newport County.
Telehealth
Appointments with a clinician or prescriber can be arranged via telehealth. Private telehealth consultation rooms are available in our offices for those clients who do not have internet access or a computer.