Project HELP

What Project HELP does

Project HELP, Inc. is a private nonprofit organization founded in 1986 and headquartered at 3050 Horseshoe Drive North, Naples, Florida. It operates as Collier County's only state-certified Rape Recovery and Victim Service Center, certified by the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence since August 1995. The organization delivers free, confidential, trauma-informed services to survivors of sexual assault, victims of violent crime, families of homicide victims, human trafficking survivors, and communities affected by sudden death. Services are organized around a 24/7 Sexual Assault Crisis HELPline, an in-house Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Program staffed by Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs), a Trauma Informed Therapy Program offering evidence-based modalities (EMDR, CBT, DBT) including Virtual Reality Therapy, a Crime Victim Support and Recovery Program with court accompaniment, a Community Crisis Response and Bereavement Program, a Holistic Wellness Program, and an Outreach and Education Program.

The operating model is direct-to-consumer: survivors access services at no cost, with no insurance or billing required, and the organization is funded through charitable donations, private grants, and state and federal victim-services funding. Service delivery channels include a 24/7 helpline, in-person services at the Naples headquarters, an in-house forensic exam facility, an Immokalee mobile forensic and mental health unit opened in 2022, and on-scene community crisis response. The multidisciplinary team comprises a Medical Director, three SANEs, licensed mental health counselors, two program directors, bilingual victim advocates, and approximately 20 trained volunteers, all subject to mandatory state certification and ongoing training requirements. The organization maintains deep institutional partnerships with local law enforcement, the State Attorney's 20th Judicial Circuit (with embedded advocates), NCH Healthcare System, and the Florida Department of Children and Families, and operates exclusively within Collier County, Florida.

Name

Project HELP

Legal name

Project HELP, Inc.

Website

https://projecthelpnaples.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Project HELP is a Naples, Florida-based nonprofit and Collier County's only state-certified Rape Recovery and Victim Service Center, delivering free, 24/7 trauma-informed crisis, forensic, therapeutic, and advocacy services to survivors of sexual assault, violent crime, and sudden loss.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Victim Advocacy and Crisis Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Victim Services & Witness Assistance (Justice System) (BPAIAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Victim advocacy services
• Sexual assault support
• Trauma-informed counseling
• Forensic examination services
• Crisis helpline support

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: As a nonprofit organization, Project HELP is funded through charitable donations, private grants, and community support. Services are provided free of charge to survivors.
2. Government Funding: Works with victim compensation programs and may receive state and federal funding for victim services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Project HELP provides free, confidential, trauma-informed support services to survivors of sexual assault, violent crime, and sudden death. Its core offerings include a 24/7 crisis helpline, forensic examinations conducted by Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs), individual and group therapy, victim advocacy and court accompaniment, and on-scene community crisis response. All services are delivered at no cost to clients across Collier County, Florida.

Product overview

Project HELP is a nonprofit service organization offering a comprehensive suite of trauma-informed support programs for survivors of sexual violence and crime. The organization provides its services through multiple integrated programs: the 24/7 Crisis HELPline as the primary entry point, the Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Program for evidence collection and medical care, the Sexual Assault Recovery Program for ongoing victim support, Trauma Informed Therapy Program for mental health services, Crime Victim Support & Recovery Program for broader crime victim assistance, Community Crisis Response for immediate on-scene support, and the Holistic Wellness and Outreach & Education Programs as supplementary services. All core services are free, confidential, and voluntary, designed to support survivors from immediate crisis response through long-term recovery. The organization operates as Collier County's only state-certified Rape Recovery and Victim Service Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24 Hour Crisis & Sexual Assault HELPline 24/7 confidential crisis helpline (239-262-7227 / 800-329-7227) answered by trained advocates providing immediate emotional support, crisis intervention, and resource connection for sexual assault survivors and crime victims.
• Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Program Free forensic examination services conducted by Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) within a dedicated in-house facility, including evidence collection, medical treatment, and trauma-informed care, available within 120 hours of assault regardless of police report decision.
• Sexual Assault Recovery Program Confidential, survivor-centered recovery program providing medical advocacy, counseling, case management, and education to empower sexual assault survivors throughout their healing journey.
• Trauma Informed Therapy Program Comprehensive therapeutic services provided at no cost, including individual therapy, virtual and in-person appointments, and evidence-based treatments such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, and virtual reality therapy.
• Crime Victim Support & Recovery Program Support services for crime victims including crisis support, advocacy, court accompaniment, counseling, legal assistance, and safety planning for victims of violent crimes, homicide loss, and property crimes.
• Community Crisis Response & Bereavement Program Immediate trauma-informed crisis response for individuals, families, and organizations impacted by sudden death, violent crime, and community-wide traumatic events, including on-scene support and grief counseling.
• Holistic Wellness Program Complementary wellness services including the Healing Circle partnership with Naples Botanical Garden, creative arts, movement activities, and meditation to support survivor healing.
• Outreach & Education Program Community education and prevention services including workshops on sexual assault prevention, human trafficking awareness, workplace wellness, and youth trainings using the One Love Curriculum.
• Advocacy Services Support and encouragement for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and violent crimes including court advocacy, hospital accompaniment, and victim compensation assistance.
• Support Groups Peer-led and therapist-led support groups offering safe, supportive spaces for survivors to connect, heal, and find strength together.

Quantifiable outcome

• Services available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• David Lawrence CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing emergency services. David Lawrence Center (DLC) Emergency Services available 24/7 at 239-354-1438 for additional mental health crisis support.
• NCH Healthcare SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing medical services and collaboration for survivor care.
• Florida Council Against Sexual ViolencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState Certifying Agency for all rape crisis centers across Florida. Project HELP was among the first rape crisis centers certified.
• Florida Department of Children and FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner providing regulatory oversight and funding support for victim services.
• Florida Gulf Coast UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for student internships and workforce development.
• Naples Botanical GardenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Healing Circle program providing serene and supportive space for survivors with mindfulness, emotional healing, and personal growth activities.
• Collier County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partner for victim advocacy, criminal justice navigation, and crisis response. Board member Bobbi Jo Edwards serves as Lieutenant.
• Naples Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partner for victim advocacy and criminal justice support. Board member Matthew Fletcher serves as Assistant Chief.
• Office of the State Attorney 20th Judicial CircuitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJustice system partner with victim advocates stationed at the office to assist with court proceedings and Injunctions for Protection.
• Marco Island Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partner for victim advocacy and crisis response in Marco Island area.
• Medical Examiner's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for sudden death response, death notifications, and community crisis intervention services.
• Florida Department of Law EnforcementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvidence from forensic exams is processed through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 crisis hotline and resource hub for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors — comparable crisis-response mission though national in scope rather than a single-county provider.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National anti-sexual violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline and supporting a network of local providers — comparable in sexual assault victim services, though operating at national scale rather than a single county.
• National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): National resource center providing training, advocacy, and technical assistance to sexual assault service providers — thematically aligned with Project HELP's victim services mission and education programming.

Direct peers

• Peaceful Paths: Florida-certified domestic violence center in Gainesville offering crisis hotline, emergency shelter, advocacy, and counseling — comparable as a Florida-based nonprofit serving crime victims with multidisciplinary programs.
• Harbor House of Central Florida: Central Florida domestic violence and sexual assault center offering crisis hotline, forensic exams, advocacy, and counseling — comparable as a certified Florida victim services provider delivering free, trauma-informed support.
• Refuge House: Tallahassee-based certified domestic violence and sexual assault center providing crisis intervention, forensic exams, advocacy, and outreach — comparable service model and Florida certification environment.
• Selah Freedom: Florida-based nonprofit providing direct services to victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking, including crisis response, residential programs, and advocacy — closely comparable to Project HELP's sexual assault and trafficking support scope.
• The Spring of Tampa Bay: Florida-based nonprofit serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault with counseling, advocacy, forensic exam coordination, and a 24/7 helpline — directly comparable in service mix and state-level certification context.
• Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA): Palm Beach County, Florida nonprofit offering crisis hotline, counseling, advocacy, and court accompaniment for domestic violence and sexual assault victims — closely comparable service suite and victim advocacy focus.

Regional players

• Womankind: Florida Keys-based nonprofit providing crisis support, advocacy, and counseling for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault — comparable in mission and service mix though serving a geographically distinct Florida region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ProjectHelpNaples
• Facebookfacebook.com/Projecthelpnaples
• Instagraminstagram.com/projecthelpinc
• TikToktiktok.com/@projecthelpinc
• Xx.com/Projecthelp239
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/project-help-inc.

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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