The Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program associated with Naval Health Clinic New England serves active-duty military personnel who need evaluation, education, or treatment related to alcohol and other substance misuse. The Newport clinic is located in the Richard D. Dewert Medical Clinic at 43 Smith Road on Naval Station Newport. Behavioral health care at this location is available by referral or self-referral for active-duty personnel.
Military Substance Use Evaluation
Navy Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Programs provide interdisciplinary screening and assessment for service members whose alcohol or drug use may be affecting health, readiness, duty performance, relationships, or personal safety. An evaluation considers the pattern and frequency of use, consequences, previous treatment, medical and mental health concerns, command involvement, and the service member’s readiness to make changes.
The assessment helps determine whether the person needs education, outpatient treatment, continuing care, or referral to a higher level of treatment. Navy policy describes SARP services as including screening, rehabilitative treatment, and educational support for alcohol and other substance misuse. The exact service delivered in Newport depends on current staffing, clinical findings, and the resources available through Naval Health Clinic New England.
Outpatient Treatment and Education
When outpatient treatment is appropriate, services may include counseling, recovery education, relapse-prevention planning, and monitoring of progress. Navy substance misuse programs also use early-intervention education, including Prime for Life, for selected service members whose use presents risk but may not require a full treatment program.
Clinical care focuses on reducing harmful substance use and helping the service member return to stable functioning. Treatment may address stress, decision-making, relationships, military responsibilities, coping skills, and the connection between substance use and behavioral health symptoms. If depression, anxiety, trauma, or another mental health concern is present, the Newport Behavioral Health Clinic can evaluate and treat those conditions or coordinate appropriate care.
Continuing Care and Referrals
Recovery support does not necessarily end when the primary treatment phase is completed. Navy SARP programs may provide aftercare or coordinate continuing services to help service members maintain progress and respond to early signs of recurrence. A person who needs inpatient treatment, residential rehabilitation, medical detoxification, or another specialized service may be referred to a military or TRICARE network provider.
Command coordination may be part of the process when required by military policy, but clinical care remains focused on health, safety, and readiness. Service members can also request behavioral health assistance directly. The Newport clinic lists behavioral health appointments as available by referral or self-referral.
Eligibility and Access
This is a military medical program rather than a public civilian treatment center. Eligibility, confidentiality rules, command requirements, and payment arrangements are governed by Department of Defense and TRICARE policies. Active-duty service members should contact the Newport Behavioral Health Clinic or the military appointment line to confirm current SARP availability, referral procedures, clinic hours, and whether care will be provided locally or through another Naval Health Clinic New England location.
