Wisteria Program

04/27/2026

We’re honored to have Spenser Norman join this conversation, offering perspective on how housing, environment, and student support systems directly shape mental health and stability.

Together, we explore:
• How placement and living environments impact a student’s sense of safety and well-being
• What a truly supportive space looks like for those navigating recovery or identity exploration
• Where institutional systems—like housing and residential life—can unintentionally create barriers to belonging
At Wisteria, we believe environment is a critical part of care—and should always support, not compromise, identity.

Follow along with Breannah Allen from the MBH Team as she leads this conversation.

Support + Resources:
Wisteria Recovery | malvernbh.com
Villanova University Inclusive Excellence | villanova.edu
Arrive Therapy | arrivetherapyllc.com
Charlie Health | charliehealth.com

04/24/2026

Ingredients of life | community, connection validation & hope.

04/21/2026

Breannah asks Eric, Why is it so important to have well-informed, LGBTQ+ specific treatment in recovery spaces?

Listen along to hear why affirming, informed care plays such a critical role in creating safety, building trust, and supporting real recovery for LGBTQ+ individuals.

04/20/2026

We’re honored to have Eric Dorsa join this conversation, bringing insight into internalized homophobia and the lived realities of recovery.

Together, we’ll explore:
• What it means to feel supported—or unseen—in clinical spaces
• How expressive identity can be affirmed, not misunderstood
• What is often missed when supporting LGBTQ+ individuals navigating eating disorder and substance use recovery
At Wisteria, we believe care should never come at the expense of identity.

Follow along with Breannah Allen from the MBH Team as she leads this conversation.

Eric Dorsa | Patient Advocate | Drag Performer | Eating Disorder Advocate

Support + Resources:
Wisteria Recovery | malvernbh.com
Arrive Therapy | arrivetherapyllc.com
Charlie Health | charliehealth.com
Eating Recovery Center | eatingrecoverycenter.com
Villanova University Inclusive Excellence | villanova.edu

03/31/2026

Today and always, Wisteria stands with our transgender community.
Your identity is valid. Your voice matters. Your life deserves respect and joy.
Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility 💙💖🤍

03/30/2026

You are seen.
You are heard.
You are valued.

At Wisteria, you never have to navigate your journey alone. 💛

03/27/2026

Last night was incredible exploring honest conversations about identity, connection, and the ways internalized homophobia can impact how we show up for ourselves and each other. 🌈

Thank you to Arrive Therapy, Villanova University, and our co-sponsor Charlie Health for creating a space where real dialogue could happen — from the powerful panel discussion to the conversations that continued long after the program ended.

A huge thank you to all of the panelists for your vulnerability, honesty, and willingness to share your experiences with the room. 👏

We’re excited to continue the conversation — one-on-one Q&A features with each of the panelists are coming soon.✨

03/26/2026

Join us tonight at Villanova University for this important discussion on internalized homophobia

What actually happens when gay and bi men get real with each other?
We're about to find out. 👬

The Enemy Within isn't a lecture. It isn't a support group. It isn't a mixer.

It's a moderated panel conversation with diverse GBTQ+ voices — followed by open dialogue where your questions shape the room. Then we keep the conversation going at the after-party with drinks and snacks, because the best moments always happen after the formal part ends.

We're exploring how internalized homophobia affects our connection, our loneliness, our dating lives, and our relationships with each other.

Have a question you've never had the right room to ask? ✉️ Submit it when you RSVP.

🗓 March 26th | 6–9pm 📍 Villanova University, 🎟 Free

👉 RSVP and submit your questions: https://hubs.la/Q043r-Ww0

Produced by Arrive Therapy. Sponsored by Charlie Behavioral Health, Malvern Health, and Villanova University.

03/25/2026

Tomorrow night! We hope to see you there.
🗓 March 26th | 6–9pm 📍 Villanova University Campus 🎟 Free
The evening includes a moderated panel with diverse GBTQ+ voices, open audience dialogue and Q&A, and an opening reception and after-party with drinks and snacks.
This is the space you didn't know you needed.

Produced by Arrive Therapy. Sponsored by Charlie Behavioral Health, Malvern Health, and Villanova University.

The Enemy Within Series:Examining Internalized Homophobia Across The GBTQ+ SpectrumReleasing shame, integrating hidden parts, and softening the armor we learned to wear. Two panel events, Spring 2026(scroll down for more) How is internalized homophobia affecting your intimacy, level of connection, ...

03/24/2026

This THURSDAY:
The opposite of loneliness isn't hookups. It's being known. When's the last time you let yourself be connected?

Not performing. Not presenting. Not swiping. Just letting someone actually see you.

If you're struggling to remember, you're not alone — and that might be worth exploring. The Enemy Within is a free GBTQ panel event creating honest space for gay, bi, trans, and q***r men to examine what's keeping us isolated.

💬 Share below or RSVP and bring it to the room. 👉 RSVP free and submit your questions: https://hubs.la/Q043sKJk0

🗓 March 26 | 6–9pm | Villanova University

Produced by Arrive Therapy. Sponsored by Charlie Behavioral Health, Malvern Health, and Villanova University.

03/12/2026

Celebrating Three Years of Authentic Care at Wisteria

In 2023, we launched Wisteria with a clear mission: to provide a safe, affirming, and expert space for the LGBTQ community. Today, we are incredibly proud to share that we have provided gender-affirming care to over 1,000 individuals on their journey toward living authentically. 🌈

While our roots began with Malvern Behavioral Health, Wisteria was created to ensure that specialized, compassionate healthcare is accessible to those who need it most.

We want to send a heartfelt thank you to our incredible team for their dedication, and to our patients for trusting us with your care. Here’s to many more years of pride, healing, and community.