Healing action network will provide transitional housing in ST

The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs awarded a $1,199,532 Project Grant to Healing Action Network, Inc. under the Services for Trafficking Victims program (CFDA 16.320). The grant will fund Healing Action Network's provision of transitional housing and comprehensive support services for victims of sex and labor trafficking in St. Louis, Missouri over a 3-year period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027. Key services include scattered-site apartments, assistance with housing expenses, and trauma-informed support such as intensive case management, mental health therapy, peer support, substance use treatment, legal aid, healthcare referrals, and vocational training. The grant will also enable Healing Action Network to expand its telehealth trauma therapy services to rural and underserved areas of Missouri through sub-grant partnerships with the state's Coalition Against Trafficking and Exploitation.

Louis, MO, and enhance its holistic safety program by continuing victim-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive services that promote justice, access, and empowerment. Primary activities include housing in scattered site apartments, and assistance with rent (and other housing expenses) and voluntary support services (intensive case management, mental health therapy, peer support, substance use treatment/recovery support, assistance with basic needs, and referrals for legal assistance, health care, career exploration/vocational training, and employment).