Looking for a Newport Academy Teen Residential Program Alternative? Discover personalized, in-home therapy and counseling with Higher Grounds Mgmt. We come to you!

If you’ve reached the point of exploring residential treatment programs like Newport Academy, you’re not alone. For many families, the emotional toll of watching their teen struggle—whether it's with anxiety, school refusal, substance use, or severe disconnection—can be overwhelming. It’s often a last-resort decision. But before committing to a full-time residential facility, it's worth exploring a powerful, personalized alternative that doesn't require removing your teen from home.

At Higher Grounds Management, we offer an in-home, real-life alternative to residential treatment: a program designed to help teens rebuild their sense of purpose, accountability, and emotional health—right where they are.

Why Consider an Alternative to Residential Treatment?

Programs like Newport Academy offer structure, therapy, and a break from daily pressures—but they also require major life disruptions, steep financial investments, and long periods of separation from home, school, and family.

Not every teen needs that level of intervention. And in some cases, keeping your teen in their environment with the right wraparound support is a more effective, sustainable solution.

The Higher Grounds Management Approach

Our model blends the best of therapy, coaching, and mentorship—delivered in-home and within the community. We address the emotional, academic, and behavioral challenges that push families to seek residential care, but we do it with an individualized, hands-on, and flexible approach.

In-Home Counseling & Mentorship

We meet teens where they are—literally. This builds trust and allows us to observe, guide, and support in real-time, within the context of their daily lives.

Drug Testing & Relapse Prevention

We provide discreet, consistent drug testing with a focus on accountability, not punishment. Our team helps teens understand the “why” behind their choices and build healthier coping strategies.

Academic Support & Tutoring

Whether it’s catching up on credits or rebuilding focus, we support executive functioning and school success with tutoring and study strategies tailored to each student.

Behavior Coaching & Life Skills

From time management and emotional regulation to social boundaries and decision-making, we work with teens to build skills that create lasting change.

Family Engagement

We believe transformation doesn’t happen in isolation. Our program includes family coaching and communication support, helping parents reset boundaries and restore connection.

A “Last Chance” Model That Works

When families call us, they often say, “This is our last chance before we send them away.” That’s a responsibility we take seriously. Our team steps in with structure, accountability, and real-world strategies that help teens turn things around—without leaving everything (and everyone) behind.

Who We Serve

We work with teens and families across the South Bay and greater Los Angeles area, including Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and beyond. Our clients come from all backgrounds, but they share one thing in common: they’re ready for real support, tailored to their family’s needs.

Before You Send Them Away, Let’s Talk

Newport Academy and similar residential treatment centers can be life-changing, but they’re not the only option. At Higher Grounds, we help teens build emotional resilience, personal responsibility, and stronger family connections—all within the context of their daily lives.

Your teen doesn’t need to be sent away to be brought back.

Contact us today at www.highergroundsmgmt.com to learn how we can help your teen.