About Us

Healing Action Network, Inc. Founded

Survivor leader Katie Rhoades founded Healing Action Network to close the gaps she experienced during her own healing journey as a survivor of trafficking. From day one, our focus has been practical safety, trusted advocacy, and pathways to long‑term stability.

CATE Joins Healing Action Network

Healing Action integrated the stand‑alone Coalition Against Trafficking & Exploitation (CATE) as a program within our organization. Bringing CATE under our banner aligned direct services with statewide collaboration, policy, research, and training, strengthening Missouri’s coordinated response to trafficking and exploitation.

Partnership With AmeriCorps

We launched a partnership with AmeriCorps to build capacity across Missouri’s victim service network. The program:

• Increases identification of trafficking survivors
• Improves data collection and shared practices
  Connects trained AmeriCorps Members to agencies statewide
• Develops a diverse pool of community responders—strengthening the safety net for survivors

Volunteer Service Link (VSL) Launches

To meet rising needs and effectively manage the statewide AmeriCorps program, Healing Action Network launched Volunteer Service Link (VSL). VSL continues to connect AmeriCorps Members with Missouri victim service organizations and recruits volunteers who support the day‑to‑day work of our direct service teams.

Center for Survivors & Organization Rebrand

With new programs in place, our direct services—previously called Holistic Safety—were re‑named the Center for Survivors (CFS) to reflect a comprehensive, survivor‑centered pathway to safety, recovery, and stability.

Healing Action ➝ Healing Action Network

We refreshed our organizational identity to Healing Action Network—clarifying that we are a hub that stewards three core programs:

• Center for Survivors
• Coalition Against Trafficking & Exploitation (CATE)
• Volunteer Service Link (VSL)

Together, these programs connect survivor services with statewide collaboration and volunteer power—moving Missouri closer to a future free from trafficking and exploitation.

We’re building on a decade of impact with expanded services, stronger data, and deeper partnerships. Join us.

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