Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc.

Founded in 1978, Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. is a charity based in Fort Myers, United States working on human rights, gender equality, justice & legal aid +1 more.

Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. (ACT) is a private, not-for-profit social service agency based in Fort Myers, Florida. It works to protect, support, educate and empower victims of domestic violence and their children, survivors of sexual assault, and victims of human trafficking in Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties. Services include a 24-hour helpline, emergency safe shelters, counselling and therapy, advocacy through the legal system, injunction for protection assistance, forensic examinations through its rape crisis centre, economic empowerment and life skills programmes, and community education and professional training. Services are free of charge and available to people of all genders and backgrounds, including male victims and secondary victims such as family members. The organisation was founded in 1974 as the first rape crisis centre in Lee County and was incorporated in 1978. It funds its work through grants, government funding, donations and earned income from its thrift store and art gallery. It is registered with the State of Florida to solicit contributions.