5710 Oleander Drive Suite 100, Wilmington, NC 28403
A Brighter Start – Health and Wellness is a private substance use treatment provider in Wilmington, North Carolina, located at 5710 Oleander Drive Suite 100. The Health and Wellness program is operated by A Brighter Start.
Levels of care offered here include partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
For payment, the facility accepts IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. Payment assistance may be available, so ask the facility for details. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, and veterans.
A Brighter Start – Health and Wellness is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private for-profit organization |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients |
5710 Oleander Drive Suite 100
Wilmington, NC 28403
Facility's own contact910-239-0377 · brighterstarthealth.com
A Brighter Start – Health and Wellness lists the following levels of care: partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, A Brighter Start – Health and Wellness accepts ihs/tribal/urban (itu) funds, medicaid, military insurance (tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (877) 847-2855 for a free benefits check.
A Brighter Start – Health and Wellness does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (877) 847-2855 for help finding one.
Yes. A Brighter Start – Health and Wellness reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
A Brighter Start – Health and Wellness accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact A Brighter Start – Health and Wellness directly at 910-239-0377. To compare A Brighter Start – Health and Wellness with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with A Brighter Start – Health and Wellness.
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