About us
Crisis Prevention & Empowerment
Crisis Prevention & Empowerment (CPE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe and reliable place to turn for anyone in need of mental health support – children, teens, adults, seniors, veterans, and families. Since 2017, CPE has been committed to serving our Southwest Florida community with accessible low- or no-cost mental health services.
CPE offers outpatient counseling and round-the-clock crisis intervention, including wrap-around services, to individuals across Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Hendry, and Glades counties, with no limitations on age, background, or ability to pay. Our goal is to be a trusted source of care, stability, and empowerment for those experiencing mental health challenges.
Crisis Prevention & Empowerment’s Mission
Free & Affordable Mental Health Support
CPE provides compassionate, accessible crisis intervention and mental health support that strengthens individuals and families, ensuring they receive the short-term care and long-term social services needed for lasting mental wellness.
Our Vision at Crisis Prevention & Empowerment
Beyond Crisis: Creating a Future of Wellness
The vision of all of us at CPE is to strengthen our community by ensuring all individuals, regardless of race, gender, age, and socioeconomic status, have access to the long-term mental health and social services they need to achieve and maintain mental wellness. Through a collaborative network of agencies and community partners, we strive to create lasting stability and well-being for the people of Southwest Florida.
CARF Accreditation
Our Commitment to Quality & Care
As a nationally accredited organization by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), CPE upholds the highest standards of crisis intervention and mental health treatment.
Guided by respect, dignity, and compassion, our team sincerely believes that everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and supported without judgment. That’s why we work closely with individuals, families, and community partners to create personalized care plans that foster resilience and lasting wellness.
CPE’s Strategic Plan
Empowering the Future
At CPE, we are committed to expanding and enhancing mental health support across Southwest Florida to achieve lasting mental wellness. Our strategic plan focuses on strengthening services and collaboration, increasing accessibility, and deepening our community impact by:
- Enhancing Technology & Accessibility
- Expanding Services & Partnerships
- Advancing Advocacy & Inclusion
- Improving Healthcare Access & Quality
- Building a Collaborative Network
- Sustaining Growth & Community Support
Through these efforts, we aim to create a stronger, more connected system of care that ensures individuals and families in crisis receive the support they need for long-term recovery and stability.
