If someone in Colorado suspects they (or someone they know) are being exploited for labor or sex, they might not know where to turn to for help. This is why the Colorado Human Trafficking Hotline, managed by our team at the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking, exists.
The Hotline is for survivors of human trafficking, concerned community members, and professionals. Well-trained Volunteer Hotline Advocates listen, answer questions, and share resources. They also report tips to law enforcement when requested.
Behind the scenes, the Hotline is connected to a statewide Resource Directory of more than 275 vetted service providers. Advocates can connect callers and texters to shelter, legal aid, healthcare, mental health support, and more.
Colorado’s 24/7 Human Trafficking Hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Every call or text is answered by a real person (no robots or call menus!). They provide individual, compassionate, trauma-informed support.
Why Colorado’s Human Trafficking Hotline is especially important in 2026
In 2025, many federal grants supporting victim services were cut. That impact has been felt across Colorado. Various programs serving survivors of human trafficking faced funding gaps. Some had to reduce services or even close their doors.
This has created confusion for many survivors trying to get help. They might discover a resource, only to face a complicated system or barrier to accessing services. Programs may have waiting lists, eligibility requirements, or geographic limits. And for some survivors, increased fear and distrust of systems make seeking help feel even less safe than before.
“Amidst this uncertainty, the Colorado Human Trafficking Hotline’s services and availability remained unchanged,” says Katlyn Pryshlak, LCHT’s Hotline and Advocacy Manager. We keep tabs on shifting resources and help survivors make sense of changing systems.
▶️ Here’s what Katlyn wants you to know about Colorado’s 24/7 Human Trafficking Hotline. Help is available in any language and in a variety of ways. Sometimes, it’s a listening ear in a difficult moment.
For many survivors of human trafficking, it takes time to access the support they need to leave their trafficking situation. “Consistency is incredibly important when working with survivors,” explains Katlyn. “Someone who reaches out might not be ready to receive services the first time. They may call several times before accepting help to determine whether we are trustworthy.”
Survivors can reach out multiple times and always receive the same level of quality service. It doesn’t matter the time, day, or Volunteer Hotline Advocate who answers the call. In moments of uncertainty, this reliability and consistency matters.
What’s new for Colorado’s Human Trafficking Hotline this year
2026 brings updates that will allow more people statewide to access Colorado’s Human Trafficking Hotline.
Expanded language access
One of the biggest changes is expanded language accessibility for Hotline materials. Promotional cards and posters are often shared in community spaces, clinics, and service organizations.
They are now being translated into five other languages beyond English and Spanish: Arabic, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Dari, and Vietnamese. These languages were chosen using state data and input from community partners across Colorado. The goal is to reach as many individuals in Colorado as possible.
Katlyn says this effort has been especially meaningful for her. “I come from a background as a professional interpreter and a passionate advocate for language access. This is a project I’ve been hoping to tackle for a while,” she says.
Additionally, Hotline services are available in 230 languages through the support of Language Line interpreting services. Seeing information in their own language can make a meaningful difference. For survivors who already feel isolated or unsure, it communicates something simple: you are welcome here.
▶️ Volunteer Hotline Advocate Francisco Hernandez stresses that Colorado’s 24/7 Human Trafficking Hotline is available to everyone. Also, people can reach out anonymously if they suspect human trafficking.
A larger Volunteer Hotline Advocate team
Another notable development in 2026 is the growth of our Volunteer Hotline Advocate program. Today, 53 active volunteers support the Hotline. This is our largest and most consistently engaged team in four years! If you’re interested in being a part of this team, see future opportunities to become a Volunteer Hotline Advocate.
Supporting the Advocates is a team of 11 Backup Managers. They are the senior volunteers who hold more responsibility. That includes assisting Advocates with challenging situations and communicating any tips that have been reported to law enforcement.
Demand for Colorado’s Human Trafficking Hotline continues to rise. This strong team ensures more people can access support when they are in crisis. Katlyn feels confident about the year ahead. She says, “With the well-trained Advocate team supporting the Hotline and the intentionality behind the program, we will be able to provide a consistent and dependable resource for survivors in 2026 and beyond.”
Evaluations from human trafficking survivors themselves
At LCHT, lived experience is one of our core values. We celebrate resilience in individual experiences and bring in all voices to inform what we do and how we lead. That commitment is shaping an important next step for the Hotline this year.
We regularly bring in outside evaluators to assess whether the Hotline is doing its job well. This year, we are taking that a step further by contracting with evaluators who have lived experience of sex or labor trafficking, or who have personally reached out to a hotline for help. Nobody is better positioned to assess whether this resource is truly working than the people it exists to serve.
“This evaluation will be invaluable as the Hotline continues to think about how we can grow, expand, and change to serve survivors better now and into the future,” Katlyn says. By centering survivor voices, the Hotline can continue to improve and respond to real needs.
▶️ Volunteer Hotline Advocate Erin Myrent shares how the Hotline helps strengthen the community safety net for survivors. Volunteers like her de-escalate crises, listen without judgment, and help survivors navigate next steps towards safety.
How you can strengthen Colorado’s Human Trafficking Hotline
Colorado’s 24/7 Human Trafficking Hotline only works if people know it exists. You can ensure that more people know where to turn for help by taking a few simple actions today.
- Save Colorado’s Human Trafficking Hotline in your phone contacts. Having the number saved means it will be there if you or someone you know needs it. Click here to automatically download our Hotline contact card to your device. You can also save these two numbers manually (one for calling and one for texting):
- CALL: 866-455-5075
- TEXT: 720-999-9724
- Share this resource with your community. Awareness is one of the most important steps in preventing and responding to human trafficking.
- Display Hotline materials in your neighborhood or place of work. Download promotional materials today to share in your community. Consider locations such as clinics, hospitals, colleges, community centers, libraries, and break rooms.
A resource survivors of human trafficking can count on
Colorado’s 24/7 Human Trafficking Hotline is centered around one simple idea: No survivor should be left to navigate resources alone. Day or night, every call or text will be met by a trained Advocate who believes survivors, helps them explore options, and respects their choices.
In a time when funding and services on both the state and national levels are shifting, the Hotline will remain a steady resource because of people who believe this work matters. It will be a trusted lifeline whenever someone reaches out for help.