A Brighter Start Health and Wellness

1414 McCarthy Boulevard, New Bern, North Carolina, 28562

Levels of care: Detox, Inpatient, PHP / Day Treatment +9 more
Accreditation: Joint Commission (JCAHO), State Licensed
Insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) +7 more
Languages: English

Contact this center

In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or 911 for emergencies.

A Brighter Start Health and Wellness is a treatment provider in New Bern, North Carolina, offering sober living for people working to sustain recovery in a supportive residential setting. It is set up for individuals managing anxiety alongside substance use, with holistic approaches and wellness programming built into daily life. The facility is accredited by the Joint Commission and is one of the few in its area to hold that distinction.

Care includes EMDR, a therapy approach used in addressing trauma and anxiety-related concerns. The facility accepts Aetna insurance and also works with IHS/Tribal payment arrangements, extending access to Indigenous individuals seeking care. Among nearby facilities, it stands out as the only one offering this particular combination of sober living, EMDR, and anxiety treatment in a Joint Commission–accredited setting.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health

AnxietyDepressionPTSD / TraumaCo-Occurring DisordersSelf-HarmGambling AddictionChronic Pain

Substances Treated

AlcoholOpioidsNicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)EMDRMotivational InterviewingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma-FocusedExperiential Therapy

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-BasedHolistic12-StepTrauma-InformedHarm Reduction

Who this facility serves

Who We Support

MenWomenYoung AdultsAdultsSeniorsVeterans / MilitaryCouplesPregnant WomenNew MothersCourt-Ordered / DUIMilitary Families

Age Groups

Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)

Gender Program

Co-Ed

Languages

English

Levels of care

✓Detox
✓Inpatient
✕Residential Rehab
✓PHP / Day Treatment
✓Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
✓Outpatient Rehab
✓Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✓Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
✓Sober Living
✓Aftercare / Continuing Care
✓Virtual / Telehealth
✕In-Home Care
✓Interventions
✓Recovery Coaching
✕Concierge Treatment
✕Retreat
✕Recovery School
✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts

AetnaBlue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)Carelon Behavioral HealthCignaMedicaidMedicareOptumTRICAREUnitedHealthcare

Payment options

Financing / Payment PlansIHS / Tribalmedicaidmedicaremilitary-tricarePrivate InsuranceSelf-Pay / CashState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

Joint Commission (JCAHO)State Licensed

The facility

Wellness ProgrammingAcademic Support / School

Admissions and policies

Smoking PermittedVaping Permitted

How this compares nearby

Among the 12 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of New Bern, this is one of:

1that accept IHS / Tribal
1that offer Sober Living
1that offer EMDR
1that treat Anxiety
1that hold Joint Commission (JCAHO)

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does A Brighter Start Health and Wellness offer?

A Brighter Start Health and Wellness offers Detox, Inpatient, PHP / Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring and Sober Living, and 4 others.

What conditions does A Brighter Start Health and Wellness treat?

A Brighter Start Health and Wellness treats Anxiety, Depression, PTSD / Trauma, Co-Occurring Disorders, Self-Harm, Gambling Addiction and Chronic Pain.

What therapies does A Brighter Start Health and Wellness use?

A Brighter Start Health and Wellness offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy and Trauma-Focused, and 1 others.

Is A Brighter Start Health and Wellness accredited?

A Brighter Start Health and Wellness lists accreditation from Joint Commission (JCAHO) and State Licensed.

Who does A Brighter Start Health and Wellness serve?

A Brighter Start Health and Wellness lists programmes for Men, Women, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors, Veterans / Military, Couples and Pregnant Women, and 3 others.

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Where this information comes from

Listing details for A Brighter Start Health and Wellness are compiled from SAMHSA National Directory of Treatment Facilities, the facility's own website and findtreatment.gov.