diff --git a/src/main/resources/messages.properties b/src/main/resources/messages.properties
index 472c0a3bd..b5554b6e6 100644
--- a/src/main/resources/messages.properties
+++ b/src/main/resources/messages.properties
@@ -1228,7 +1228,7 @@ provider-response.response-email.p2-has-provider-name=<p>Your child care provide
 provider-response.response-email.p2-no-provider-name=<p>Your child care provider just completed their part of your CCAP application! Your application has now been submitted to {0} for processing.</p>
 provider-response.response-email.p3=<p><strong>Provider response:</strong> Your provider agreed to care for {0} with a start date of {1} or pending approval.</p>
 provider-response.response-email.p4=<p><strong>Confirmation code:</strong> {0}</p>
-provider-response.response-email.p5=<p><strong>Next steps:</strong> You will receive a letter or an email about the status of your case in 13-15 business days. If you have questions, call {0}: {1}.</p>
+provider-response.response-email.p5=<p><strong>Next steps:</strong> You will receive a letter or an email about the status of your case in 13-15 business days. If you have questions, call {0}: <a href="tel:{1}">{1}</a>.</p>
 provider-response.response-email.footer.p1=<p>---<br />Please do not reply to this email with questions. This email is automated and not monitored.</p>
 provider-response.response-email.footer.p2=<p>Sent by Code for America on behalf of the Illinois Department of Human Services<br/>2323 Broadway<br/>Oakland, CA 94612-2414</p>