BriteLife Recovery South Carolina

Substance Use
Residential
4.6
(230)
Insurance

At BriteLife Recovery, clients come to heal from substance use and the mental health challenges that often tag along, and they’re met with care that feels human and supportive. Clients move through detox and into a residential program that’s designed to help them breathe again. Everything is built around real connection: evidence-based therapy, experiential groups, and nature-infused practices that help clients reclaim a life that feels like theirs.

Grow Alongside Others on the Same Journey

Treatment is built on the belief that real healing happens in connection with self, others, and the world. While clients receive individual therapy twice a week, the heart of the work takes place in small, experiential groups where clients can finally feel seen, understood, and supported. These groups blend relational trauma work, acceptance and commitment therapy, and shame and vulnerability healing, all held in gender-specific settings of just 12–14 clients.

Launch into the Next Chapter with Confidence

From the moment someone enters treatment, the team is already thinking about life after BriteLife, making sure each person has a plan that fits who they are. The client services team works like detectives, gathering the details that matter and guiding clients toward the right steps for their next chapter. And once clients leave, the alumni program keeps that connection alive through weekly Zoom meetings and quarterly in-person events.

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Highlights from the Center

  • Nature Lovers

  • Holistic Approach

  • Addiction Recovery

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
2200 Main St. Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental healt...
Accreditation
Joint Commission
Typical Program Length
30+ days
Founded in 2019
7 years in business
Occupancy
31-50 beds
Conditions We Treat
Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar, Burnout +7 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cocaine +10 More

Recently helped 4 people via Recovery.com

Testimonial
Britelife was instrumental in helping me achieve the awareness and strength to fight alcohol dependency. Friendly, caring, professional and extremely comfortable! Their after care support is out of this world. Everyone truly has your best interest in mind and works extremely hard to be sure you are well cared for and all your individual needs are met.
MC
Mark C
How to pay

Insurance Accepted

BlueCross BlueShield
United Healthcare
Not Accepted
Not Accepted
Aetna
Cigna
Anthem
Tricare
Highmark
Optum
Carelon Behavioral Health
Provider's Policy: An in-network provider than accepts most commercial insurances.
Verify Insurance
Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

If you are not using insurance, the pricing listed below is an estimate of the cash pay rate.
30 days
$24,000
(844) 709-0735
Rewrite the Family’s Story with Support
Rewrite the Family’s Story with Support
BriteLife’s family program gives families the education and connection they’ve often been missing. This free program offers weekly 2-hour groups that guides families through helping them understand their loved one’s journey, setting healthy boundaries, and finding their own path to healing. Families join in cohorts, build community, and can stay in the support group for as long as they need.
Experience Healing in a Place that Feels like Retreat
Experience Healing in a Place that Feels like Retreat
Set among palms and coastal air, the facility combines modern living spaces with restorative activities like yoga, sound healing, and time spent outdoors. Clients settle into their bedrooms and follow a daily rhythm that feels structured without being clinical. Everything on site is built to help clients feel supported and at ease, giving them space to regain a steadier outlook.
Let Nature Guide Recovery
Let Nature Guide Recovery
Instead of being tucked inside all day, clients head outdoors to walk, breathe, and slow down. The fresh air and open space take the edge off. It’s a simple shift that makes real therapy work feel more approachable. And the best part is that this connection to nature doesn’t end when treatment does; clients learn how to lean on the outdoors as a grounding tool they can return to anytime life starts to feel heavy again.
Find Steady Ground through Mind-Body Healing
Find Steady Ground through Mind-Body Healing
Alongside clinical therapy, clients are invited to slow down with yoga, ease their minds with mindfulness, unwind in the salt room, and reconnect with nature in grounding, meaningful ways. These experiences help steady the nervous system and remind clients what it feels like to feel good and centered again.

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Licensed by South Carolina

Licensed by South Carolina

Joint Commission Accredited

Joint Commission Accredited

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Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Robert Yagoda

Robert Yagoda

Executive Director

MD, FACEP

Jessica Lonzi-McVay

Jessica Lonzi-McVay

Clinical Director

Julia Dix

Julia Dix

Assistant Clinical Director

RN

Ashley Hoch

Ashley Hoch

Client Care Supervisor

MSW

Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Alcohol
Detox
Benzodiazepines
Co-Occurring Disorders
Cocaine
Holistic
Professionals
Nature Therapy

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Men and Women

Treatment Services

Day Treatment
Detox
Intensive Outpatient Program
Outpatient
Residential

Approaches

Personalized Treatment

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
Adventure Therapy
Art Therapy
Equine Therapy
Family Therapy
Life Skills
Meditation & Mindfulness
Recreation Therapy
Relapse Prevention Counseling

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Anger
Anxiety
Bipolar
Burnout
Depression
Grief and Loss
Narcissism
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Substances We Treat

Alcohol
Benzodiazepines
Co-Occurring Disorders
Cocaine
Drug Addiction
Ecstasy
Heroin
Ketamine
Marijuana

Aftercare

Outpatient Treatment
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
Private or Shared Rooms
Luxury

Amenities

Access to Nature
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Gardens
Gourmet Dining
Tennis Court
Volleyball Court
Walking Trails

Activities

Yoga
Hiking
Ropes Course
Swimming
Water Activities

Off-Site Activities

Beach Fitness
Water Activities

Off-Site Amenities

Beach Access

Smoking and Vaping Policy

Smoking Allowed in Designated Areas
Vaping Allowed in Designated Areas
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $24,000/30 days.
The following therapies are included: 1-on-1 counseling, family therapy and more.
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States.
An in-network provider than accepts most commercial insurances.
The typical length is 30+ days.