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The place is nice but the people don't, they only interested in your money, my son went there and didn't get the attention he needed, he decided to go to other place rather than stay suffering here.
About Wilmington Treatment Center
During the detox process, you’ll be under close supervision by a team of medical professionals who will administer the necessary medication for you to safely and comfortably detox from drugs or alcohol. This will limit cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Their residential program is similar to the detox process, but you’ll be in a cozy environment and feel more at home. You’ll be a part of individual, group, and family therapy sessions, as well. You can also benefit from recreational therapy, which lets you enjoy healthy leisure activities while you focus on recovery. Partial hospitalization is also available for slightly less intensive care that allows you to return home after therapy. I found it to be a definite bonus that their center accepts Medicare along with other commercial insurances.
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The staff and all of my peers have been super supportive of me while i have been here thus far! No complaints at all, only praises and lots of positivity!!
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thanks for this feedback! We’re committed to providing the highest quality of care within the safest and most welcoming environment.
After reading some of the reviews I am blown away. I seen one where a lady claims they make you smoke cigarettes and you will be a chain smoker when you leave. Geez it's mind blowing. I was never forced to smoke at all. This place did nothing but save my life. Ed is a wealth of knowledge, my counselor Ashley is the best ever. Other staff that stood out was Sean, Lily, Crystal and Carmen. I came in addicted to Fentanyl, went through detox then on to PHP. There ofcourse were areas that could use improvement such as food and even bigger issue was we were let to run out of drink and coffee all day long in the rec area outside cafeteria which is all you have access to for the long ass days of classes. That is something else that needs work, you are expected to attend class from 8 am to 4:30 pm 7 days a week. That is way too much and too tiring for us older patients especially us with other health issues. You cannot go to your dorm from 7:30 am till 4:30 pm either. If they can't give a day off for rest then at least 1 early day, like a Sunday get out at noon or 1. All in all I am satisfied, I coined out on November 26, 2025 and I'm still clean. It is what you make of it period.
Response from the owner1 week ago
We appreciate your feedback! At Wilmington Treatment Center, we make the delivery of high-quality care our top priority.
What an egregious excuse for a rehab. Where do I even begin?
The only positive aspect of the program were some of the counselors were exemplary! They really did well with what they had 2 work with. A special shout out 2 Ed, who had some deeply profound things 2 say!
But that is where it ends. The techs were singularly awful (with the exception of Mia). I was refused even a Tums bc the tech said she was 2 "busy." Busy doing what? Their sole purpose at night is 2 look after the patients, not b leaving their posts for hours, or be hanging out with pals smoking cigarettes outside.
I was trying 2 detox off benzos and suboxone and there was no way I could do it while following their rigorous schedule from 7:30-4:30. U see, I was the one and only person trying 2 get off suboxone. The rest of the opiate addicts were on Subutex (the same drug but without naxolone) and they were real comfy with the collossal dosages WTC had them on. Some were so high, they were nodding off in class! Anyhow, suboxone is worse than getting off heroin--any opiate addict will tell u that. Compound my detoxing off benzos as well .
. . What a hot mess I was. Any legit doctor will tell u getting off benzos or suboxone takes months. But no! WTC takes u off both of them abruptly. And jeez, if u get a seizure (very common with abrupt cessation of benzos), oh well . . . They'll just take your ass 2 the ER. So can u see? How in the world can one even concentrate with withdrawals like that? That is why I wanted 2 leave early.
My counselor tried 2 get me 2 stay, or prolong my stay by not giving me the correct information on how exactly u leave this place early without getting slapped with an AMA (Leaving against medical advice). So they force u 2 go through these labyrinthian channels 2 get signed off by all the necessary offices, and u have 2 do it in 1 day. Well, if one of the offices is closed, you're screwed, and can't leave. One office in particular that they make u get signed off on, is the accounting office 2 make sure u don't owe them any money. Well, I went and they told me my account balance was 0. Well, that's good, bc I had assurances from Medicare and WTC BEFORE entering that I was fully covered.
Well a few weeks later, on a Saturday, I get a mega bill of 6587.84. I had 2 agonize all weekend, wondering why I'd get a bill when they told me I owed nothing.
I called Medicare and WTC that Monday, and was once again, reassured I owed nothing. So then. . . why send the bill made out to me with 12 days 2 pay up if I was fully covered? WTC said it was merely a "courtesy notice." Whaat? Since when is a bill a courtesy notice? Wrong verbiage, WTC. Nice try. Well, I thought that was the end of it, until I get another bill from them on another Saturday no less, for 197.38. I had 2 call them yet again, and I was told the same thing, my account balance was 0. I'm just wondering. .
What if I was a dumbass and just blindly paid it? Would WTC refund me? Are they doing what is called "double billing? Where u charge both the insurance companies and the patients? Folks that is illegal.
Folks, do u really want 2 get a bill after you've done your due diligence? I've been in a another rehab this year, the hospital several times and have never recieved a bill. Leave it 2 WTC 2 add insult 2 injury. I just want 2 know if my account balance is 0, then why continue 2 send out bills? Just the hassle of having 2 call them in the future if I get another bill is nerve-wracking! Not only was it a ghastly experience (prison food and beds), but 2 send me bills after? Awww, no way. WTC is just whacked!
Response from the owner1 week ago
We appreciate your willingness to offer this feedback, though we are troubled by the statements shared. We strive to provide clinically excellent, compassionate care, and feedback like this is important in helping us appropriately address areas of concern. 
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Accepted Insurance
Other Forms of Payment
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Wilmington Treatment Center has more than 30 years of experience helping people successfully manage the withdrawal process in their detox program. Their caring team, consisting of American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)-certified medical director, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed Master’s-level clinicians, certified substance abuse counselors, licensed recreation therapist, certified art therapist, physician’s assistants, and registered nurses, is ready to help each patient in the care through the withdrawal process.
Inpatient rehabilitation treatment at Wilmington Treatment Center is often one of the most meaningful periods of care during a patient’s stay with us. During inpatient rehabilitation, patients live at Wilmington and benefit from a 24-hour supportive, structured atmosphere. This environment is ideal for those who require a structured, drug-free environment, as well as those in need of medical supervision.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.
Individuals in early recovery often require 24-hour clinical care in North Carolina. This supervised care typically includes medications to treat specific withdrawal symptoms, which vary based on the substance abused. For example, staff may provide sleep aids to treat insomnia in patients who are addicted to marijuana. For those overcoming a cocaine use disorder, anti-depressants may be prescribed to manage mood swings. Other medications may also be provided to treat addiction-related health issues.
Clients who are exiting detox or stepping down from intensive inpatient care typically transition directly into outpatient treatment. Outpatient programs are designed to allow clients to either re-enter or remain in their communities while receiving robust, personalized care. Many facilities offer evening, night, or weekend services to accommodate clients' home and work schedules. The most common outpatient treatment modalities include psychotherapy, recovery-focused life skills training, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).
Treatments
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
EMDR is a therapeutic modality originally developed to help process trauma. In an EMDR session, a patient is prompted to undergo eye movements that mimic those of REM sleep. This is accomplished by watching a therapist's finger move back and forth across, or following a bar of light. The goal is repetitive sets of eye movements that help the brain reprocess memory, which can significantly reduce the intensity of remembered traumatic incidents. Associated memories can heal simultaneously, leaving patients significantly calmer, more stable, and more emotionally relaxed.
In an effort to provide education and support to the family members and loved ones in our patients’ lives, Wilmington is pleased to offer a Family Program. Offered each Saturday and Sunday, this program allows individuals in our patients’ primary support networks to come together to share their stories, learn about resources available to them, and receive the care they need to help the person they care about successfully recover from an addiction.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
While Wilmington itself is a dynamic community that provides patients with substantial support from their peers and our staff, there is much to gain from patients being able to meet with a counselor in a private setting. Patients are assigned a primary counselor at the start of their treatment and can meet with their counselors when it is recommended by our clinical team or when a patient needs additional support. In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
If you're struggling with insecurity about your ability to make changes in your life, motivational interviewing in North Carolina could be a good solution. This type of therapy offers support and empowerment to help you explore your options and decide how to move forward with positive changes.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Lauren F. Vick, MS, CRC, LCAS, LCMHC, CCS, LCMHC-S
COO
Kristin Hoffman, MA, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS, RYT200
Clinical Director
Amy Merritt, MSN, RN
Director of Nursing
Bernard Gottschalk, M.D. FASAM
Medical Director
Accreditations
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 1078
The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is a professional association that represents organizations in the field of addiction services. Founded in 1978, NAATP's mission is to advance addiction services and ensure that high-quality addiction treatment is available and accessible.
NAATP Member: Yes
Member ID: 1527
Contact Information
2520 Troy Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401
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