The St. Vincent dePaul Society of Taunton is a great resource for the local community with a robust…read morefood pantry! They provide food for hundreds of families every week. St. Vincents will help with shut off utility notices assuming the requester falls within financial guidelines. They also have a sweet little thrift store manned by volunteers - you never know what you'll find there! The prices are great, it's a clean and welcoming atmosphere. Proceeds from the store sales support the food pantry, trucks which pickup goods from local grocery stores, etc.

CALLED FOR HELP the way that they speak to you it's with anger frustration ATTITUDE Mary was the…read moreperson that picked up the phone I will never call again. I was already embarrassed because I am calling for help this is a place WHERE PEOPLE callS for help SHAME ON YOU St. Vincent Depaul

Applause Academy in Taunton has wonderful performing arts programs for children of all ages and…read moreabilities. They are an inclusive and caring group and I highly recommend!

Applause Academy is the gem of Downtown Taunton! The programs they offer are impeccable and create…read moresuch an amazing environment for children to feel loved and accepted through self-discovery and encouragement in all theatrical pursuits. A must-see!

We've gone to many and this is by far the worse .. .RUN from here!!! Lady at the front on Saturday…read moremorning is rude and on a power trip. The way she speaks to people is ridiculous, get her some manners training ASAP!!!

I went here for meds and a doctor, the doctor had nothing to say but to seek higher help because…read moreshe couldnt get me a med that worked, now I have anxiety autism aspergers ashd I had a therapist here, mind you I will never do therapy agaiin after my experiance here, I actually just got a dr who doesnt force me into therapy, I was talking to my therapist and in our conversation he said hmmm would that be a good thing or a bad thing. I don't need a man being that rude and condecending to me escpecially cus I am autistic. I told him he can shove it up my rear end. I get threats from this place with a zero tolerance policy that if I came back they call the police, to do that to an aspegers individual now you know why I will never do therapy agan, so you put a zero tolerance policy on me, but the therapist can open his mouth and be as rude as he wants, thats jank.

The worst company I've ever worked with Marcella the psychiatrist I needed meds she told me to seek…read morehelp somewhere else and then later on I get a call from my counselors supervisor and I say I need ADHD meds cuz they're not giving me the right man they tell me to seek a day program for medication for better help this place sucks on ice I would never go back I've had so many problems my counselor was rude the doctor suck

There are just so many good things to say about this place that I'm not sure where to start…read more First, it is not a "shelter" in the typical sense of the word, and the staff and guests do not refer to it as a "shelter". They consider themselves a "community", and act as such. There are NO lines for anything at the WLP. The women are served their meals at their tables by volunteers, and their materials are bussed for them once they are done, unless they choose to self-bus. The food. Oh heavens! WLP prides itself on serving nourishing, FRESH food. Each meal will have all nutritional requirements met, and there is always a veggie option. We're not talking canned goods or sandwiches here, folks. No, this is chopped and diced fresh veggies, prime cut meats, the finest ingredients. If you're a good cook and after you've volunteered a few times, they are happy to let you get in the kitchen and help whip up stuff. The resident chef there, Gina, is wonderfully creative in the kitchen (and very nice), and from time to time, other professional chefs from local restaurants come in to put together a meal. The WLP isn't jsut a food place, although that's the highlight of the day. It also provides the women with full time advocacy support to help with finding housing, food, or other services. There is a computer room/resource room that the ladies may use. There is also a nap room where women can go to get sometimes some much needed rest, and also a quiet room for just some peace, solitude, and maybe reading or reflecting. Women are also able to get various toiletries and clothing that they may need. They may do their laundry and take showers. The Program Manager, Heather (also very, very nice and competent) has done a great job of making sure that there are interesting activities for guests if they choose to participate: yoga, painting, field trips, knitting, etc. Since the WLP is run as a "community", the staff are INCREDIBLY patient with the women, and if a guest is being disorderly or breaking a rule, she is not immediately tossed out, but is counseled and given more than one opportunity to redeem herself by correcting her behavior. Throwing someone out is a last option at the WLP. WLP treats its volunteers as the valuable commodity we are. We are appreciated, thanked, and made to feel a part of the "team". Added Perk: They also have really incredible volunteer thank you events! I enjoy volunteering here. I learn something new and meet new people each time I go. I don't have a lot of spare time to volunteer, but when I do, the WLP gets me all the time, every time. It's important to know that this place could not be so great without us- the community at large supporting it through donations, volunteering, contributions, etc. The staff, Regina, Linda, Joanna, Lauren, Linnie, and Cheryl are terrific- go meet them! This is just a wonderful, wonderful place. You will not leave here without your heart being touched in some way.

Just to add to the great review by Adrienne -- The Women's…read moreLunch Place is an amazing community run by dedicated and caring people. I've volunteered there many times, and the experience was wonderful. The staff is as open, kind and welcoming to volunteers as they are to their ladies. The ladies? Wow. Having the opportunity to really get to know some of the women in this community is a real blessing. The WLP is one of my favorite volunteer opportunities. Try it out!