Abuse Counseling and Treatment

What Abuse Counseling and Treatment does

Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. (ACT) is a Fort Myers, Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 59-1864735) founded in 1978 (with one source dating founding to 1982) that has operated continuously for over 44 years serving victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking across Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties in Southwest Florida. Its service portfolio centers on a 24-hour crisis helpline, an On-Call Crisis Response Unit operating 365 days per year at area hospitals and the rape crisis center, three safe emergency shelters, a Sexual Assault Services Center providing forensic examinations, individual and group counseling, a Victim Advocacy Unit supporting Injunctions for Protection, an Economic Empowerment Program (financial literacy, job skills, GED, ESOL), and specialized Children's and Teens Programs. All services are provided free of charge to qualifying individuals.

The organization's revenue model is grant- and donation-based, not transactional. Funding is sourced from a concentrated set of institutional supporters: United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties; Florida Department of Children and Families; Florida Council Against Sexual Violence; Office of the Attorney General; Lee County; City of Cape Coral; the federal Administration for Children and Families (Grants LN278 and 23FVP30); the Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation ($575,000 grant dated April 9, 2025); and recurring community fundraising events (Arts for ACT Gala and Auction, Power of the Purse Designer Purse Bingo) plus the Second ACT Thrift Store social enterprise. Go-to-market is purely direct-to-consumer via the crisis helpline, walk-in appointments, hospital referrals, and community education; there is no technology product, no API, no AI/ML capability, and no commercial pricing model.

Name

Abuse Counseling and Treatment

Legal name

Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc.

Website

https://actabuse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Abuse Counseling and Treatment (ACT) is a Fort Myers, Florida-based nonprofit that has provided free crisis intervention, shelter, counseling, advocacy, and economic empowerment services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking across Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties for over 44 years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Victim Services and Crisis Intervention

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM), Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Sexual assault counseling
• Human trafficking support
• Victim advocacy services
• Crisis intervention helpline

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: ACT receives funding from multiple government sources including the Florida Department of Children and Families, Florida Council Against Sexual Violence, Office of the Attorney General, and Lee County. These grants support core victim services programs.
2. United Way Support: Funded in part by United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties.
3. Community Fundraising: ACT generates revenue through fundraising events including the annual Arts for ACT Gala and Auction, Power of the Purse Designer Purse Bingo, and art sales. Proceeds support shelter operations and victim services.
4. Private Foundation Grants: Funding from private foundations including The Bobby Nichols - Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation.
5. Municipal Funding: Funding support from City of Cape Coral.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ACT is a non-profit victim-services agency that provides free crisis intervention, emergency shelter, counseling, victim advocacy, legal services for Injunctions for Protection, forensic examinations for sexual assault, and economic empowerment programs to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking in Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties, Florida. The organization operates three safe shelters, a 24-hour helpline, an On-Call Crisis Response Unit serving hospitals 365 days per year, and supplementary fundraising channels through a thrift store and art auction.

Product overview

Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. (ACT) is a non-profit service organization, not a technology product company. It operates as a single integrated social services platform offering multiple interconnected programs for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking. The core service portfolio includes 24-hour crisis helpline and On-Call Crisis Response Unit, three safe shelters, Sexual Assault Services Center with forensic examinations, individual and group counseling, Victim Advocacy Unit, Economic Empowerment Program, legal services for Injunctions for Protection, Children's Program, Teens Program addressing dating violence, Community Education and prevention services, BAN Program, and Human Trafficking Point of Rescue services. ACT also operates social enterprises including the Second ACT Thrift Store and Arts for ACT Gallery for fundraising. All services are provided free of charge to qualifying individuals and have been operating for over 44 years in Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties, Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Second ACT Thrift Store: Thrift store operated by ACT to raise funds for victim services, located at 12519 South Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida 33907.

Products and services

• 24-Hour Helpline 24-hour crisis hotline providing immediate support, crisis intervention, and referrals for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors; available at (239) 939-3112 with toll-free numbers for Hendry/Glades Counties and a separate sexual assault hotline.
• Safe Shelters Three safe emergency shelters providing secure residential housing for victims of domestic violence and their children.
• Sexual Assault Services Center Rape crisis center providing forensic examinations, crisis counseling, and advocacy services for sexual assault survivors.
• On-Call Crisis Response Unit Crisis counseling delivered 365 days per year at area hospitals, medical professionals' offices, and the rape crisis center; staffed 6:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday and on-call via volunteers evenings and weekends.
• Counseling Services Individual and group counseling, long-term therapy, and support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking, delivered via residential and non-residential programs.
• Victim Advocacy Unit Advocacy department providing support and accompaniment through the judicial system for victims navigating legal processes.
• Economic Empowerment Program Financial and health literacy education, job skills evaluation and training, GED assistance, and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) support for survivors.
• Injunction for Protection Legal Service Legal program providing assistance with filing Injunctions for Protection (restraining orders) for domestic violence victims.
• Children's Program Specialized services and support programs for children who have experienced abuse or witnessed domestic violence, including trauma counseling and safe environment.
• Teens Program Programs addressing sexual violence and teen dating violence, including prevention education and awareness outreach for adolescents.
• Community Education Community education, professional trainings, and prevention education programs to raise awareness about domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
• BAN Program Behavioral health and support services program for victims of abuse.
• Human Trafficking Services Point of Contact/Point of Rescue program providing crisis intervention, rescue support, and ongoing resources for human trafficking survivors.
• Second ACT Thrift Store Thrift store operated by ACT at 12519 South Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33907, providing donation-based fundraising and volunteer opportunities to support victim services.
• Arts for ACT Gallery Fine art auction gallery and fundraising program featuring artwork sales (e.g., Bird of Paradise $125, Got Your Back $500) to support ACT programs and services.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Shelter AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACT partners with Shelter Alliance to participate in collecting and recycling old cell phones for cash to operate safe emergency shelters.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Harbor House of Central Florida: Central Florida domestic violence shelter and services organization operating emergency shelter, outreach, advocacy, and prevention programs. Comparable in scope, service mix, and dependence on Florida state and federal funding.
• YWCA of Southwest Florida: Regional YWCA affiliate serving Lee County with domestic violence services, shelter, and advocacy programs. Directly comparable regional peer overlapping ACT's primary service geography.
• Shelter House (formerly The Shelter for Abused Women & Children): Southwest Florida domestic violence and sexual assault service provider headquartered in Naples, FL. Directly comparable to ACT as a regional DV/SA nonprofit providing shelter, counseling, advocacy, and 24-hour hotlines in adjacent Florida geography.
• The Spring of Tampa Bay: Florida-based nonprofit providing domestic violence and sexual assault services including shelter, advocacy, counseling, and forensic exams in Hillsborough County. Directly comparable service model and funding mix (government grants + United Way + private donations).
• SafeSpace: Treasure Coast and Martin County Florida domestic violence and sexual assault provider with emergency shelter, advocacy, and outreach. Comparable regional Florida DV/SA nonprofit structure and funding approach.
• Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA): Palm Beach County, Florida nonprofit providing shelter, counseling, advocacy, and Batterers Intervention programs. Direct comparable on service portfolio and Florida state/local government funding model.

Broad incumbents

• Florida Council Against Sexual Violence (FCASV): State-level sexual assault coalition and funding intermediary in Florida. ACT explicitly receives FCASV funding, making FCASV a peer/funder relevant to ACT's revenue model and ecosystem positioning.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): Largest national anti-sexual-violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline and providing grant funding to local rape crisis centers. Comparable to ACT's rape crisis center and sexual assault services, though at a national scale.
• Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence (FCADV): Statewide coordinating body for Florida domestic violence service providers; funder and capacity-builder for local member agencies like ACT. Acts as an industry association and pass-through funding entity relevant to ACT's funding ecosystem.

Others

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24-hour helpline and resource hub for domestic violence victims. Adjacent to ACT's 24-hour helpline service and acts as a complementary referral resource rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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