988 Crisis Hotline Enterprise Board of Directors
The 988 Crisis Hotline Enterprise Board of Directors manages the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line. In 2020, the Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. Starting July 1, 2025, anytime someone calls or texts the Colorado Crisis Services line at 1-844-493-8255 or 38255, they will be connected to the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line for support and services.
The roles and responsibilities of the 988 Crisis Hotline Enterprise Board of Directors, as per Senate Bill 21-154, include the following:
- Impose a 988 surcharge and a prepaid wireless 988 charge
- Fund the 988 crisis hotline
- Work with third parties to provide crisis outreach, stabilization, and acute care
- Authorize and issue revenue bonds payable from the newly created 988 Crisis Hotline Cash Fund
- Adopt, amend, or repeal policies to regulate its affairs
The enterprise is governed by a board of directors appointed by the Governor.
Membership
| Name | Expiration |
|---|---|
| Juan Escobedo | September 9, 2025 |
| Adrienne Leonard | September 13, 2025 |
| Jessica Campbell | September 13, 2025 |
| Adam Bensaid | September 9, 2027 |
| Hayley Harris | September 9, 2027 |
| Anthony Pfaff | September 9, 2027 |
| Yangmee Lor | September 9, 2027 |
We are currently seeking individuals to fill vacancies on the 988 Crisis Hotline Enterprise Board. We are looking for individuals with experience in behavioral health and recovery services, including:
- Behavioral health providers in the state
- Consumers and/or an individuals with family who are consumers of behavioral health services in Colorado (may be someone from an organization that represents consumers)
- Individuals representing public safety answering points
- County representatives
- EMS/Paramedicine
- Individuals representing public health, social justice, peer advocacy, recovery services, emergency response, and/or criminal justice diversion
Apply for the 988 Crisis Hotline Enterprise Board
- Upcoming Meetings
Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 9 am Agenda | Zoom Meeting | Public Comment Sign-Up Form
Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 9am Zoom Meeting | Public Comment Sign-Up Form
Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 9am Zoom Meeting | Public Comment Sign-Up Form
Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 9am Zoom Meeting | Public Comment Sign-Up Form
Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 9am Zoom Meeting | Public Comment Sign-Up Form
- Agendas, documents, recordings and minutes