Wilmington Treatment Center
Juanita Toomer is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in substance abuse counseling and support services. Currently serving as a Substance Abuse Counselor at Wilmington Treatment Center since January 2019 and as a LEAD Peer Specialist with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs since July 2001, Juanita has a strong background in addressing the needs of individuals facing addiction challenges. Prior experience includes military service as a Combat Medic in the US Army from January 1986 to March 1997. Juanita holds a Master of Arts in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling from Liberty University, a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology with a concentration in Criminal Justice and a minor in Sociology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, as well as an Associate's Degree in Social Work from CFCC. Additionally, Juanita is trained as a Medical/Clinical Assistant through specialized military education.
Wilmington Treatment Center
North Carolina's Premier Addiction Recovery Hospital Wilmington Treatment Center is a renowned and respected provider of comprehensive treatment services for adult men and women, ages 18 and above, who have been struggling with substance abuse, chemical dependency, and a variety of co-occurring mental health disorders. The program’s main location is a 139-bed residential treatment center in Wilmington, North Carolina. Wilmington Treatment Center also operates two outpatient treatment centers, one in Wilmington and one in Raleigh, NC. Men and women who heal at Wilmington Treatment Center may receive care at one or more of the following levels: • Inpatient detoxification • Inpatient rehabilitation • Partial hospitalization program (PHP) with boarding • Intensive outpatient programming (IOP) The inpatient treatment program features several specialized groups and treatment tracks, including Operation Recovery, which provides comprehensive care for active-duty military members, veterans, and first responders such as police officers, emergency medical technicians, and firefighters. Depending upon the components of the individual’s personalized treatment plan, his or her multidisciplinary treatment team may include an ASAM-certified medical director, registered nurses, physicians assistants, other licensed clinicians, certified substance abuse counselors, a licensed recreational therapist, a licensed certified marriage and family therapist, a certified art therapist, and other professionals as needed. For more information about Wilmington Treatment Center call (910) 758-2023 or visit www.wilmingtontreatment.com.