Colorado could shift 988 crisis line to Arizona company

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For tens of thousands of Coloradans every year, 988 is a lifeline.

is planning to award a bid to an out-of-state company to operate the state’s 988 crisis line.988 is currently operated by Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners, whichThat includes Erik Jacobsen, a community program liaison for the non-profit.

Jacobsen said Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners handles around 35,000 calls a month, and said it’s beneficial to have people locally answering those calls.

 

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