A team of skilled professionals leads a program providing specialized mental health support and counseling services designed specifically for NFL players. The NFL offers the Players Assistance and Counseling Services Program, also known as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which can be reached at (866) 421-8628 or (202) 756-9161, serving players and their families.
The NFL Player Assistance and Counseling Program delivers dedicated wellness resources confidentially and independently to benefits-eligible players and their families as part of the NFL community. The NFL Life Line provides services aimed at suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and immediate problem-solving support, accessible via phone at 1-800-506-0078 or through live chat at nfllifeline.org.
NFL Total Wellness provides support to players, former players, and their families throughout their careers and beyond their playing years. This program also extends assistance to Legends, coaches, and staff to help them maximize their professional and personal lives.
The NFL Life Line operates as a free, confidential, independently managed resource connecting individuals to trained counselors for guidance and support. Additionally, The Trust, in partnership with Cigna, offers eligible former players secondary coverage for certain outpatient mental and behavioral health services.
This comprehensive support framework demonstrates the NFL’s commitment to mental health through its broad range of counseling and wellness programs dedicated to players and their extended community. More information about related support initiatives is available in our sports category.
