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Wilmington Treatment Center

Wilmington, NC

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Detox Inpatient PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Detox · Inpatient · PHP · MAT center · in Wilmington, NC · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, trauma survivors.

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About Wilmington Treatment Center

Consistently ranked among North Carolina's top 3 addiction treatment centers byNewsweek, Wilmington Treatment Center treats various addictions and co-occurring mental health conditions. As a licensed hospital, they also offer treatment for chronic pain. They tailor each treatment plan to the individual needs of the client, including detox services. Wilmington Treatment Center’s clinical and non-clinical staff oversee all aspects of treatment to create a safe and structured recovery experience. Their levels of care include residential treatment, day treatment, intensive outpatient, and aftercare services.
Wilmington Treatment Center’s staff includes masters-level clinicians, addiction counselors, an addiction medicine specialist, registered nurses, physician assistants, and recreational therapists. Therapists lead individual and group therapies, focusing on group therapy throughout treatment. Their evidence-based therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), 12-Step education, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR), and art therapy. Wilmington Treatment Center also provides holistic therapies like yoga, auricular acupuncture, Reiki, yoga, Qigong, and mindfulness practices.
Wilmington Treatment Center provides a unique treatment program for veterans, first responders, and active military members. Operation Recovery unites clients with shared experiences and conditions, like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and occupational trauma. Wilmington Treatment Center also offers a specific treatment track for young adults (19-30) and middle adults (30+). They provide weekly family education groups for loved ones and a monthly 3-day family program.
Wilmington Treatment Center’s levels of care include residential treatment, a partial hospitalization program (PHP)/day treatment, and an intensive outpatient program. In PHP, clients can continue to live at Wilmington Treatment Center. In IOP, clients live at home and come to treatment 4 days a week, with day (9-12am) and evening (6-9pm) availability. In aftercare, clients meet weekly for group therapy and join a thriving alumni community.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, detoxification.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Detox · Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential, Hospital inpatient detoxification, Hospital inpatient treatment, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Long-term residential, Short-term residential
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
Medications used
Acamprosate (Campral®), Disulfiram, Methadone, Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable), Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Lofexidine + 3 more
Recovery supports
Self-help groups, Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Recovery coach, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

2520 Troy Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401

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Facility direct line

(844) 534-0601

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Wilmington Treatment Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Wilmington Treatment Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific NC Medicaid plan. Call (844) 534-0601 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Wilmington Treatment Center offer?
This facility offers: Detox, Inpatient, PHP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential, Hospital inpatient detoxification, Hospital inpatient treatment, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Long-term residential, Short-term residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Detoxification, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Wilmington Treatment Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families.
What therapy methods does Wilmington Treatment Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at Wilmington Treatment Center?
Call the facility directly at (844) 534-0601 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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