
A Brighter Start
Health and Wellness
Available 24/7 for immediate assistance
Full Address
5710 Oleander Drive, Suite 100
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
Phone Numbers
Main: 910-239-0377
Intake: 910-239-0377 x1
Hours
24/7 - Always Available
A Brighter Start
5710 Oleander Drive, Suite 100, Wilmington, NC 28403
A Brighter Start in Wilmington, NC provides comprehensive substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment for adults and children through multiple outpatient modalities, including intensive programs and medication-assisted therapy. Specialized programming serves military personnel, trauma survivors, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those involved in the criminal justice system. Their evidence-based approaches combine behavioral therapies, motivational strategies, and telehealth options to support lasting recovery.
Key Highlights
- Specialized tracks for active duty military, veterans, and military families
- Comprehensive trauma-informed care for survivors of abuse, domestic violence, and PTSD
- Medication-assisted treatment (methadone/buprenorphine/naltrexone) available alongside counseling
- LGBTQ+-affirming programs with flexible intensive outpatient and day treatment options
Who This Facility Serves
A Brighter Start best serves individuals in the Wilmington area struggling with substance use and mental health conditions who benefit from structured outpatient care, including active military, trauma survivors, and those requiring medication-assisted treatment with concurrent behavioral health support.

This facility accepts various insurance plans. Contact them directly to verify coverage for your specific plan.
A Brighter Start
5710 Oleander Drive, Suite 100, Wilmington, NC 28403
Available 24/7 for immediate assistance
| Type of Care | Substance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children |
| Service Settings | Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment |
| Medications Offered | Buprenorphine used in Treatment, Naltrexone used in Treatment |
Accepted Payment Methods
Age Groups
Adults, Children/Adolescents
Gender
Female, Male
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.

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