Joint Commission State License Aftercare Support Intensive Outpatient

A Brighter Start

Wilmington, North Carolina · Residential + Outpatient

A Brighter Start is a private outpatient addiction treatment center located at 5710 Oleander Drive, Suite 100, in Wilmington, North Carolina. The facility offers flexible levels…

Aftercare Support Intensive Outpatient Intervention Services Medically Assisted Detox Outpatient Partial Hospitalization Program
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A Brighter Start
Levels of care
7
Setting
Residential + Outpatient
Treats
Alcoholism · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Couples Therapy
Accreditation
Joint Commission · State License

About A Brighter Start

A Brighter Start is a private outpatient addiction treatment center located at 5710 Oleander Drive, Suite 100, in Wilmington, North Carolina. The facility offers flexible levels of care, including partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and regular outpatient programs, along with medication-assisted treatment using buprenorphine and naltrexone. Adults, young adults, and seniors in the Wilmington area can access dual diagnosis care for co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions, plus counseling, testing, and recovery support services. Conveniently situated in coastal North Carolina, A Brighter Start also provides telehealth options and specialized programs for veterans, military families, and other groups.

Levels of care

Medically Assisted Detox

Medically supervised withdrawal management with 24/7 monitoring.

Partial Hospitalization Program

Full-day clinical programming with evenings spent at home or in sober living.

Intensive Outpatient

Several structured sessions a week while living at home.

Aftercare Support

Flexible scheduled treatment that fits around work, school or family.

Outpatient

Flexible scheduled treatment that fits around work, school or family.

Intervention Services

Telehealth

Conditions treated & therapies

Substances treated
Alcoholism Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Couples Therapy Drug Addiction Dual Diagnosis Family Therapy Group Therapy Individual Therapy Life Skills Mental Health Mental Health and Substance Abuse Motivational Interviewing Nicotine Replacement Therapy Opiates Opioid Addiction Prescription Drugs Relapse Prevention Substance Abuse Trauma Therapy
Specialty programs
12 Step Programs Adult Program Elderly Program Families HIV/AIDS Program Military Program Postpartum Program Program For Men Program For Women Seniors Program Young Adult Program
Medication-assisted treatment
Acamprosate Naltrexone Suboxone

Insurance & payment

Other payment options
Medicaid Military Insurance Private Insurance Self-Pay Options Sliding Scale Payment Assistance

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Accreditations & licensing

Joint Commission
State License

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Hours & location

5710 Oleander Drive, Suite 100, Wilmington, NC 28403 Get directions

Frequently asked

What levels of care does A Brighter Start offer?
A Brighter Start provides aftercare support, intensive outpatient, intervention services, medically assisted detox, outpatient and partial hospitalization program.
Does A Brighter Start offer medical detox?
Yes. A Brighter Start lists medically supervised detox among its levels of care, so withdrawal can be managed by clinical staff before stepping into further treatment.
Is A Brighter Start accredited?
A Brighter Start lists Joint Commission and State License. Accreditation and licensing can be verified independently with the issuing body before you choose a provider.
What does A Brighter Start treat?
A Brighter Start offers treatment for alcoholism, cognitive behavioral therapy, couples therapy and drug addiction and related substance use disorders, often alongside co-occurring mental health conditions.
Where is A Brighter Start located?
A Brighter Start is located in Wilmington, North Carolina. Call our free, confidential helpline at 1-888-685-2199 to confirm admissions, availability and directions.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Laura Whitman, MD Last updated October 26, 2026

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