Brighter Start Health and Wellness

09/23/2025

We had the pleasure of attending the Recovery Alliance Initiative summit in Raleigh, NC a couple of weeks ago and are so grateful for their cause in creating meaningful collaboration and awareness in the areas of substance use disorders and treatment pathways. So many wonderful partners in attendance as well! Thanks for all you do!

Trillium Health Resources
Coastal Horizons Center
Project Transition

09/02/2025

Our team had a wonderful time this past weekend at the Overdose Awareness event hosted by Coastal Horizons Center!

08/28/2025

Are you ready to take the next step? Our next begins next week!

Join us for our next Jobs Week, kicking off Tuesday, September 2nd! Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with employers, polish your resume, and boost your job search skills.

Reserve your spot now! Visit stepupwilmington.org/get-started or give us a call at 📱 910.343.8369. Your future is waiting!

08/21/2025

We are beyond excited to be working alongside StepUp Wilmington! Looking forward to breaking down barriers to empower individuals to reach their potential. Together we can make a difference!

We’re proud to announce our partnership with Brighter Start Health and Wellness to provide pathways for individuals navigating substance use challenges while working toward meaningful employment.

Through a confidential hotline, clients, alumni, and friends/family can connect with licensed professionals who provide guidance, support, and resources tailored to employment and recovery.

This partnership also helps future StepUp clients begin their journey toward employment sooner by offering counseling and goal-setting from day one.

Learn more about accessing this resource: (910)-672-6555

08/20/2025

At Brighter Start, we believe what’s inside you is greater than any setback behind you.
Recovery isn’t about what happened or what might come—
it’s about finding the strength that’s already within you.

✨ Your brighter start begins today.

08/16/2025

Halfway through August.
Here in Wilmington and New Bern, the sunrise reminds us—new light always breaks through.

Recovery works the same way. Some days feel heavy, some feel impossible—
but showing up, step by step, creates the change.

You’re not behind. You’re not too late. You’re right on time.

Drop one word in the comments that sets your tone for the rest of this month.
Not for likes. Not for attention.
For you.

08/10/2025

Bad advice can cost you more than time—it can cost you your health. In this video, a recovery expert breaks down how to spot it and what to do instead. Your future depends on knowing the difference.

08/09/2025

Every new beginning starts right where you are. You already have more strength and tools than you think—you just need to put them to work. At Brighter Start, we believe progress happens one small choice at a time, and every step forward matters. If today was your first step toward change, what would it be?

08/08/2025

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” – Thomas Edison
At Brighter Start, we believe in fresh beginnings. That next step you’ve been putting off? It could be the bridge to a brighter, stronger you — and we’re here to walk it with you. ✨
What’s one thing you’d tell someone who feels like quitting?

08/08/2025

You don’t have to commit to the whole journey today. Just try it. Take the first step. Call us, message us—whatever feels easier. The only wrong move is standing still.

08/01/2025

🎉 Congratulations, Ben Wolfe! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating our very own Ben Wolfe, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, on his incredible achievement of being named a Fellow in the New Hanover County Mental Health Fellows Program and receiving a scholarship to support his graduate studies at UNC Pembroke, where he is pursuing a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling! 🙌

The New Hanover County Mental Health Fellows Program is a prestigious initiative that invests in the future of behavioral health by supporting professionals who are dedicated to improving mental health outcomes in our community. Fellows are selected for their commitment, compassion, and potential to create meaningful change—qualities Ben brings to Brighter Start Health every single day.

At Brighter Start Health, Ben contributes with a trauma-informed approach, exceptional professionalism, and a deep dedication to client care. This fellowship and his continued education will not only elevate his expertise but also enhance the support and services we provide to individuals and families in need.

Ben, we are so proud of your accomplishments and honored to have you on our team. Keep shining—you’re making a difference! 🌟