A Brighter Start

5710 Oleander Drive, Suite 100, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403

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 is a sober living program in Wilmington, North Carolina, offering a supportive residential setting for people continuing their recovery after primary treatment. It is one of the few local options structured around sober living, and it includes academic support for residents balancing recovery with schooling.

The program addresses depression and uses EMDR as part of its therapeutic offerings, one of a small number of nearby facilities providing this approach. It holds Joint Commission accreditation and takes a holistic approach to care. It accepts Carelon Behavioral Health and IHS/Tribal payment arrangements, distinguishing it among area providers in terms of coverage options.

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 23 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Wilmington, this is one of:

1that offer Sober Living
1that accept Carelon Behavioral Health
2that accept IHS / Tribal
4that offer EMDR
4that treat Depression

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does A Brighter Start offer?

A Brighter Start 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 treat?

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

What therapies does A Brighter Start use?

A Brighter Start 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 accredited?

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

Who does A Brighter Start serve?

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

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Carter Clinic PA

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Chrysalis Center

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Where this information comes from

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