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A Brighter Start

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5710 Oleander Drive, Suite 100,Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
Verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator(Nov 14, 2025)
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5710 Oleander Drive, Suite 100
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403

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A Brighter Start

5710 Oleander Drive, Suite 100, Wilmington, NC 28403

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About This Facility

Located in Wilmington, NC, "A Brighter Start" delivers a variety of specialized rehabilitation services aimed at individuals dealing with substance use issues and concurrent mental health challenges. The center features a range of programs, including intensive outpatient, outpatient, and day treatment, utilizing methods like 12-step facilitation, anger management, and brief interventions. With an emphasis on personalized care, this facility welcomes active duty military personnel, adult men and women, as well as children and adolescents. To foster a nurturing atmosphere, "A Brighter Start" offers gender-specific programs that ensure each client feels supported. Here, individuals can expect to receive thorough and compassionate care, helping them take vital steps on their path to recovery.

Insurance Accepted
Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
Medicaid
Private health insurance
State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

This facility accepts various insurance plans. Contact them directly to verify coverage for your specific plan.

Services & Amenities
Type of CareSubstance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service SettingsIntensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Medications OfferedBuprenorphine used in Treatment, Naltrexone used in Treatment
Treatment Approaches
Evidence-based treatment methods used at this facility
12-step facilitation
Anger management
Brief intervention
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Contingency management/motivational incentives
Matrix Model
Motivational interviewing
Relapse prevention
Substance use disorder counseling
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Trauma-related counseling
Treatments
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Programs & Groups
Specialized treatment programs tailored to specific populations and needs
Active duty military
Adult men
Adult women
Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Clients who have experienced trauma
Clients with HIV or AIDS
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ)
Members of military families
Pregnant/postpartum women
Seniors or older adults
Veterans
Young adults
Payment & Insurance
Financial options and accepted insurance plans

Insurance Plans

Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
Medicaid
Private health insurance
State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Options

Cash or self-paymentIHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds

Insurance coverage varies by plan. Contact the facility to verify your specific coverage and out-of-pocket costs.

Licenses & Certifications
Verified accreditations and quality certifications
The Joint CommissionJoint Commission Accredited
SAMHSASAMHSA Listed

All Certifications

State Substance use treatment agency
State department of health
State mental health department
The Joint Commission
Who We Serve
Patient demographics and populations served

Age Groups

AdultsChildren/Adolescents

Gender

FemaleMale
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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on available information, this facility accepts Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE), Medicaid, Private health insurance, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. However, insurance coverage can vary by plan and individual circumstances. Please contact the facility directly to verify if your specific insurance plan is accepted and what services are covered.

Important Notice

This website provides general information about addiction treatment facilities. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911 for immediate assistance. For substance abuse help, call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357.

Data sourced from SAMHSA Treatment Locator, state licensing databases, and facility submissions.