Brighter Start Health

5710 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403

✓ Joint Commission Est. 2015 2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

About Brighter Start Health

Brighter Start Health is a substance abuse treatment facility located in the beautiful city of Wilmington, NC, offering a full continuum of care to meet clients wherever they are on their recovery journey. Their services include a day treatment program (PHP) and an intensive outpatient program (IOP), available both virtually and in-person, providing flexibility and structure. For professionals who must maintain their careers while getting help, they offer a career‑centered virtual IOP that delivers evidence‑based group and individual therapy around client's work schedule. Brighter Start also provide traditional outpatient treatment options, so clients can continue to live at home and stay connected to their support network.
Brighter Start Health combines cognitive‑behavioral therapy with trauma‑informed care to address the effects of drug and alcohol abuse on clients and their loved ones. Their addiction treatment staff, comprised of dedicated licensed therapists and certified clinicians, works closely with clients to develop a personalized treatment plan in a positive, healing environment. From first contact through aftercare, they are available to help you build the brighter start you deserve.

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization Intensive outpatient treatment Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
In-network prescribing entity Other contracted prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
In-network prescribing entity Other contracted prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Buprenorphine maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Acamprosate (Campral®) Disulfiram Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Clonidine Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy 12-step facilitation
Private for-profit organization
State Substance use treatment agency State mental health department State department of health The Joint Commission
IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Young adults Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Seniors or older adults Veterans Active duty military Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma
Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge
Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training
Treatment for gambling disorder Treatment for other addiction disorder
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 
Smoking permitted in designated area
Young Adults Adults
Female Male
Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
Vaping permitted in designated area
Case management service Domestic violence services, including family or partner Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at Brighter Start Health

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 30 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Contact Information

5710 Oleander Drive, Suite 100, Wilmington, NC, 28403

Quick Facts

Program30 days
FocusThis center treats substance u...
Insurance24 accepted
AccreditationJoint Commission

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

Insurance verification · No obligation

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Individual Treatment Trauma Informed

Conditions & Substances Treated

Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Prescription Drugs Benzodiazepines Cocaine Heroin Psychedelics Marijuana Synthetic Drugs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Brighter Start Health accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Brighter Start Health offers Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in NC or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA
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