FORT MYERS, Fla. - eTradeWire -- Crisis Prevention & Empowerment (CPE), a nonprofit dedicated to providing free and affordable mental health support throughout Southwest Florida, has received a $2,500 grant from the Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida, the philanthropic arm of the Zonta Club of Fort Myers.

The awarded funds will strengthen CPE's crisis intervention, wrap-around behavioral health case management, peer support, health education and referral services. With the support of CPE's services, individuals are empowered to transition from immediate crisis and limited access to care toward longer-term stability and connection.

The Zonta Club of Fort Myers is a leading women's service organization in Southwest Florida that prioritizes empowering women and supporting their advancement through education, advocacy and community involvement. Each year, the Zonta Club distributes grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Lee County through its Foundation, primarily to organizations that serve women and girls through education, economic self-sufficiency, safety and health.

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"We're grateful for the Zonta's Club generous donation to further CPE's mission to provide accessible care and empower long-term mental wellness in our area," said Heather Cross, CEO of Crisis Prevention & Empowerment. "With this donation, we can continue to help women, girls and their families navigate behavioral health resources, maintain stability and reduce the risk of recurring crisis."

CPE offers outpatient counseling, round-the-clock crisis intervention and wrap-around services across Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties with no limitations on age, background or income. CPE collaborates with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice to provide mental health and substance abuse support for adolescents and teens in Southwest Florida.

To learn more about CPE, visit CPECares.org or call 239-689-8490.

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About Crisis Prevention & Empowerment (CPE)
Founded in 2014 as the Center for Progress and Excellence in Fort Myers, Crisis Prevention & Empowerment fills a pressing gap in crisis mental health care across Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties. CPE aims to provide short-term social services to individuals in Southwest Florida and to facilitate the establishment of long-term social and behavioral health services that meet the needs of those communities. CPE offers immediate, 24/7 crisis care, mental health counseling and support for youth in the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice system. To learn more about CPE, visit CPECares.org or call 239-689-8490.