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About Us
Who We Are
Bright Path Behavioral Health is a trauma-informed mental health treatment center specializing in intensive outpatient (IOP) and partial hospitalization (PHP) care for teens. Our approach is rooted in the belief that teens already possess the strengths they need to heal—we simply walk beside them to uncover and build those strengths. Located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, and Hillsboro, North Craolina Bright Path empowers teens to navigate complex emotions, overcome mental health challenges, and thrive with confidence and support.
Founded on the principle that mental illness is one part of a whole person, Bright Path offers collaborative, evidence-based care with a deep respect for each individual’s identity, culture, and experience. Our dedicated clinical team includes licensed therapists, psychiatric providers, educational liaisons, and teen care advocates—all united in building safe, empowering, and authentic healing spaces.
Our Vision
Make Mental Health Care the Norm
We envision a future where pausing to care for your mental health is not only accepted—but expected. Where teens can access the support they need without stigma or delay. Where programs like ours are part of a thriving network of support, not just th safety net when everything falls apart.
Our Mission
Forging Brighter Paths with Teens
We provide a space where teens can experience feeling welcomed for who they are and where their ideas and autonomy are honored throughout the treatment process. Growth doesn’t end when treatment does, so we empower teens with the skills and self-awareness to keep walking forward after they leave our doors. We do this through:
• evidence-based clinical practices,
• developmentally appropriate care for adolescents,
• an ethically grounded, judgment-free environment, and
• meaningful partnership with teens and families.
Our Approach to Treatment
Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Comprehensive treatment for alcohol dependency and abuse using evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, and Smart Recovery methodologies.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Specialized treatment for co-occurring alcohol use disorders and mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Gambling Addiction Treatment
Certified gambling disorder treatment addressing behavioral addictions often co-occurring with alcohol use disorders.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Full spectrum MAT services including Methadone, Suboxone, Subutex, Vivitrol, Sublocade, Antabuse, and Campral support.
Family Integration Services
Monthly family meetings, family therapy sessions, and family support groups designed to heal family systems affected by addiction.
Holistic Therapy Programs
Sound bowls, Reiki, breath work, and yoga integrated with traditional treatment approaches for comprehensive mind-body healing.
Comfortable and private healing environment
Meet Our Team
At Bright Path, our team members form deep, consistent relationships with each teen and family.
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Unconditional Positive Regard
Integrity
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Self-Compassion
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Empowerment
Dignity
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Stewardship
Bright Path collaborates with leading North Carolina health systems, school districts, and universities, including
Our Partners
No Medicaid / These partnerships ensure continuity of care, educational alignment, and access to cutting-edge treatment approaches.
Bright Path FAQs
Bright Path offers structured, skill-based programming (PHP & IOP) for teens who
need more support than weekly therapy provides. We combine group, individual,
psychiatric, and family therapy with academic support and creative expression.
The cost of addiction treatment will vary depending on several different factors, including your past drug use, the type of drugs you used, your insurance coverage, and more.
The cost of addiction treatment will vary depending on several different factors, including your past drug use, the type of drugs you used, your insurance coverage, and more.
The cost of addiction treatment will vary depending on several different factors, including your past drug use, the type of drugs you used, your insurance coverage, and more.