I took my daughter there today to pick up her belongings and I cannot say enough good things about this shelter. They were absolutely wonderful, kind and giving to my daughter while she was there because of verbal and mental abuse from her spouse. What a wonderful staff and truly a lighthouse in the Appleton area.

Great place to go to if you need to be there. The people are great. kind and friendly.

Been waiting a long time for this one but I’m done pushing it off. This is a great concept but horrible at actually helping people. Maybe they’re biased, judgmental, or something. I got abused at 16 weeks pregnant and then had to flee my abusive home. After being evaluated overnight at the hospital, making sure my baby was alive and well, the hospital social worker directed me here, she was a great lady, the staff, not so much. They assign you a case manager kinda thing and I of course met all the criteria to stay but I have anxiety. I got a job within my first week of staying and accepted all the help that was necessary after week two the lady told me I needed to go to a homeless shelter because this isn’t a homeless shelter. Isn’t the point to help you get back on your feet and give you a safe environment after being abused? Mind you I was also pregnant. I was then kicked out while other women there for months and months had stayed, even those with no children. It was also the middle of winter. She would always attack me personally, mostly about my anxiety and make me cry. I have a lot of piercings and tattoos so I’m guessing she had a vendetta against me. I felt horrible for a year after this and it’s finally time to get it off my chest. Horrible treatment. I was also told “this isn’t a mental health clinic”. I’m well aware, that’s what my counselor was for. I’m glad to say my baby is alive and healthy, and I now have a brand new car and house. Was worth sleeping outside for a week or two to stay away from the abuse from them.