Malvern Health, Inc is proud to announce that Malvern Behavioral Health has opened a new 22-bed mental health unit for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Malvern admitted its first patients on March 7, 2023

Individuals in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) community often face a number of unjust issues: social stigma, abuse, harassment, and unfortunately, family rejection. The weight of rejection and social stigma combined with the increased risk of bullying, harassment, discrimination, and physical abuse impacts people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, or asexual (LGBTQIA+). This community is also at an increased risk of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Research reports that members of this community are three times more likely to suffer from behavioral and mental health issues.

The Wisteria Program is an inpatient psychiatric program for members of the LGBTQ community. Wisteria is a safe and affirming program designed to treat LGBTQ patients struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and other unhealthy behaviors.

The Wisteria Program uses evidence-based treatment modalities for adults within this community who are struggling with mental health concerns such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, and other specific stressors. Treatment can consist of exploration of gender identity, gender dysphoria, and social transition. We also focus on discrimination, victimization, and lack of affirming and supportive environments. Some patients may also experience a co-occurring substance abuse diagnosis.

Feedback from patients has already been extremely positive. Some examples are: “This experience has been nothing short of ‘life changing’.” “Every last staff member was respectful, professional, and sensitive to my needs- and I do mean EVERY staff member”. “These wonderful people have gone above and beyond to help me along my journey to wellness.”

About Malvern Behavioral Health

Malvern Behavioral Health believes in providing care in a person-centered, trauma-informed treatment community. Malvern Behavioral Health offers secure and supportive inpatient behavioral health services that focus on person-centered, trauma-informed care programs and treatment for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric needs such as anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts, along with substance abuse/chemical dependency. Malvern Behavioral Health includes three treatment programs: Lotus Program, for college students and young adults;  Wisteria Program for members of the LGBTQ+ community; and the Sage Program, for individuals with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.

About Malvern Health, Inc.

Malvern Health, Inc. (MH) is one of the region’s leaders in comprehensive behavioral health treatment services. Malvern Health, Inc. employs over 700 of the most committed, qualified individuals in the chemical dependency, mental health, and education fields. Our facilities and programs are dedicated to providing person-centered, evidenced-based, and cutting-edge interventions in a wide range of inpatient and community settings. The patient and family experiences are our top priority. Malvern Health, Inc. leads Malvern Treatment Centers, Malvern Behavioral Health, and Malvern Community Health Services.

For more information about Malvern Behavioral Health, please visit www.malvernbh.com or call 610-480-8919.

Sometimes mental illness is hiding in plain sight. Young adults that are struggling may say they’re fine, even when they’re not.

Do you know someone who is feeling significantly down or depressed? Check out this brief video to learn more.

April 22, 2021 – New data from the CDC shows overdose deaths surged across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic.

One death in Chester County has a local detective concerned about a herbal supplement that just about anyone can buy in stores or online – kratom.

It can be addictive and lead to the use of drugs. When mixed with other drugs, it can be deadly.

Kratom is an herbal supplement that you can legally buy and sell in the United States. It’s sold in powder, pill, and liquid form.

Kratom is not considered a controlled substance by the FDA.

“It sends a message that it’s not that harmful, it’s not a problem to use,” said Dr. Peter Swanljung. “They don’t realize it can cause physical dependence and cause withdrawal.”

Dr. Swanljung is the Chief of Psychiatry with Malvern Health Inc. where they provide programs and facilities for behavioral health treatment.

Read more on Fox 29.

Malvern Health, Inc. is proud to announce that Malvern Treatment Centers opened a new state-of-the-art unit on February 24, 2021. In response to the opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania, we have continued to closely monitor the needs of individuals and families battling addiction. Additional residential substance use treatment services are needed to ensure immediate access for individuals whose treatment needs require clinically managed and/or medically monitored treatment in a 24-hour setting (ASAM 3.5 and 3.7WM).

In comparison with most traditional programs, the program will provide a unique treatment experience that incorporates the following components:

• The importance of individual diversity in which complex contributory causes and current life circumstances are understood to develop individually targeted assessments, treatment planning, interventions, and aftercare planning
• Accurately assessing and delivering targeted interventions based on the patient’s motivational level, psychiatric condition, and readiness for change
• Evidenced-based treatment approaches
• Education about and integration of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) options for individuals with an Opiate use Disorder
• Focus on working with the patient’s present and future situation, resources, and strengths, with a focus on maintaining a solution-oriented approach
• Well-integrated Relapse Prevention strategies to optimize successful post-treatment recovery through tailored interventions with formal and informal aftercare planning and support system linkage
• A trauma-informed milieu, which includes supportive, professional staff and a peer interaction process that fosters growth

The new unit will provide inpatient treatment for up to 56 patients providing both detoxification and rehabilitation. Amenities include:

• A 27,500 square foot unit with multiple spaces for group therapy, all with natural lighting
• A large recreation room with natural light
• Semi-private rooms
• A large dining room and galley can provide meals in a COVID compliant environment

About Malvern Treatment Centers

For over 70 years, Malvern Treatment Centers (MTC) has helped individuals and families struggling with addiction. We achieve treatment success through an unrivaled dedication to clinical care and innovative treatment solutions. Malvern helps people through compassion and respect, inspiring hope and joy in recovery. We believe that holistic recovery is best served through a continuum of care. MTC currently has two residential addiction treatment services in alignment with ASAM Levels 3.5 and 3.7-WM totaling 175 beds across both locations: Malvern, Pa and Willow Grove, Pa. In addition, MTC offers a full continuum of services in alignment with ASAM Levels 2.5, 2.1, and 1 at ambulatory locations in Bethlehem and Pottstown. MTC is fully accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and fully licensed through the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Human Services (OMHSAS).

About Malvern Heath, Inc.

Malvern Health, Inc. (MH) is one of the region’s leaders in comprehensive behavioral health treatment services. Malvern Health, Inc. employees over 700 of the most committed, qualified individuals in the chemical dependency, mental health, and education fields. Our facilities and programs are dedicated to providing person-centered, evidenced-based, and cutting-edge interventions in a wide range of inpatient and community settings. The patient and family experiences are our top priority. Malvern Health, Inc. leads Malvern Treatment Centers, Malvern Behavioral Health, Malvern Community Health Services, and Malvern Academy.

For more information about Malvern Treatment Centers, please visit www.malverntreatment.com or call 610-625-8376.

Malvern Health, Inc. is proud to announce the transformation of our company with a focus on compassion, quality, culture, dignity, and respect to our Persons Served, their family members, payers, stakeholders, and the community.  Our vision is to create a company that provides dynamic, evidenced-based treatment and delivers services that promote resiliency and wellness in mind, body, and spirit.

This transformation includes a plan to develop our most valuable asset: our employees.   Through a focus on professional development, we will develop a comprehensive training and supervisory program based on the philosophy of Service Excellence to develop a culture of leadership, teamwork, and collaboration.  We will strive to hire individuals who are flexible, creative, and solution-oriented to further our performance improvement initiatives.

By changing our name and the subsidiaries within the company, we are promoting the strength in reputation of the “Malvern” name while demonstrating a common vision and mission with a foundation in Compassion, Respect, Dignity, and Teamwork. To this goal, we have rebranded our company as Malvern Health, Inc. from our legacy name of Progressions Companies, Inc. Likewise, each subsidiary has been rebranded so that we demonstrate a consistent vision that flows throughout the company.  Progressions Behavioral Health Services, Inc. has become Malvern Community Health Services, Inc. (MCHS) and The Progressions School has become Malvern Academy.

About Malvern Community Health Services, Inc.

Malvern Community Health Services, Inc. (MCHS) has an esteemed history of responding to the needs of children, youths, young adults, and adults struggling with behavioral health concerns. We are committed to providing the highest level of quality service to every individual, family, and partner. MCHS provides the following services: Outpatient Behavioral Health Services, School-Based Outpatient Behavioral Health Services, Community-Based Outpatient Services and Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services / Intensive Behavioral Health Services. We have principal service locations in Philadelphia, Pottstown, Trevose, Allentown, and Reading, serving the greater Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, Bucks, Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Carbon, Monroe, and Pike Counties. For information regarding Malvern Community Health Services, please visit www.malvernchs.com.

About Malvern Heath, Inc.

Malvern Health, Inc. (MH) is one of the region’s leaders in comprehensive behavioral health treatment services. Malvern Health, Inc. employs over 700 of the most committed, qualified individuals in the chemical dependency, mental health, and education fields. Our facilities and programs are dedicated to providing person-centered, evidenced-based, and cutting-edge interventions in a wide range of inpatient and community settings. The patient and family experiences are our top priority. Malvern Health, Inc. leads Malvern Treatment Centers, Malvern Behavioral Health, Malvern Community Health Services, and Malvern Academy.