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A Brighter Start - Health and Wellness

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At a Glance

2 Accreditation(s)

Medication

Outpatient

Accepts Private Health Insurance

Accepts Public Health Insurance

Accreditations

The Joint Commission

Overview

A Brighter Start offers a comprehensive range of outpatient services, including intensive outpatient programs and day treatment, tailored to individuals seeking recovery. Their approach integrates 12-step support, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-focused counseling. Unique offerings include peer mentoring, job counseling, and housing assistance, ensuring holistic support. Patient reviews highlight the effectiveness of their personalized care plans and dedicated staff. They also provide telemedicine options for flexible access to care.

  • Location:

    5710 Oleander Drive, Suite 100 , Wilmington, NC 28403 Directions

  • Ages Served: Youth (Ages 12-17)
  • Genders Accepted: Female, Male
  • Detox For: None listed
  • Available Services: Transitional services, Recovery support services, Treats alcohol use disorder, Treats opioid use disorder, Mental health treatment
  • Special Programs: Service members, Adult men, Adult women, Court referrals, LGBTQ, Military families, Past domestic violence, Past sexual abuse, Past trauma, Mental health disorders, HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum, Veterans, Pain management, Seniors, Young adults
  • Languages Served: English

Treatment Type

  • Outpatient
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Trauma-focused counseling
  • Telemedicine
  • Substance use counseling
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Brief intervention
  • Anger control support

Additional Support and Services

  • Mental health support
  • Help with transportation
  • Social skills training
  • Domestic violence support
  • Case management support

Recovery assistance services

  • Peer mentoring and support
  • Peer-led support groups
  • Job counseling and training
  • Housing assistance
  • Personal recovery coach

Counseling and Education

  • Group therapy
  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • Job training and educational support
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • Substance use education
  • General health education services
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Hepatitis education and support

Transition Support

  • Post-discharge follow-up
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Discharge and next steps planning

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Mental health screening
  • Substance use evaluation
  • Substance use assessment
  • Mental health assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Community outreach and support
  • Intervention and education support
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol

Medication-Based Treatments

  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Disulfiram
  • Acamprosate (Campral)
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Clonidine

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Policies

  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Amenities

  • Basketball court
  • Recreation room and activities
  • Meditation room
  • Yoga studio

Room Amenities

  • Private rooms

Activities

  • Art therapy
  • Adventure therapy
  • Hiking

Insurance Accepted

Private

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Other Private Insurance

Public

  • Medicaid
  • IHS-funded
  • TRICARE
  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.

Financial Assistance

Provided Not Provided
Free
Payment assistance
Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

Treatment Approaches

Additional Support and Services

Counseling and Education

Transition Support

Testing & Pre-Treatment

Medication-Based Treatments

Amenities and Experiences

Policies

Ownership Type

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