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Verified Treatment Center

Brighter Start Health

Wilmington, NC · 28403

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission PHP IOP MAT Dual Dx
Specializes in Veterans Dual Diagnosis Trauma-Informed Pregnancy-Postpartum

Key Takeaways for Brighter Start Health

  • PHP · IOP · MAT · Dual Dx offered
  • Accepts Medicaid, Private insurance, TRICARE/VA
  • Joint Commission accredited · SAMHSA-listed facility
  • Direct line available · Helpline 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.

Listing sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced April 2026. Verify current programs directly with the facility.

Brighter Start Health at a Glance

Levels of care

PHP · IOP · MAT · Dual Dx

Service settings

Outpatient, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment

Therapy approaches

Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model

Age groups

Young Adults, Adults

Special populations

Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans

Medications

Acamprosate (Campral®), Disulfiram, Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission — verification is free.

Medicare

Private insurance

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TRICARE / VA

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Contact & Location

Address

5710 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403

Facility direct line

(910) 239-0377