• Visit the American Heart Association website for tips on keeping your heart healthy.

Cognitive function

• This Harvard Health article outlines how exercise can actually keep your brain healthy and prevent cognitive decline.

Depression and anxiety

• NFL Life Line is a free, independent, and confidential phone consultation service that is available to former players and their families 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Life Line is run by professionals who are trained to assist individuals seeking resources for mental or physical health concerns, or who are experiencing personal or emotional crises. Contact: 800.506.0078. nfllifeline.org
  
• The Players Assistance & Counseling Services benefit provides eligible former players and their families with up to eight free counseling sessions a year for matters ranging from family/marital concerns to depression. Contact: 866.421.8628.
  

Physical function

• Brain and Body Assessment provides comprehensive medical evaluations to former players. This program identifies areas of concern and the resources and services to address them.
• NFL Joint Replacement Program, a resource through the NFL Player Care Foundation, can provide medical and financial assistance for former players who are eligible. Eligibility is determined by credited seasons. Related post-surgery rehabilitation may also be included.
• EXOS is a partner of The Trust, powered by the NFLPA. Through EXOS, former players can access physical therapy, a nutritionist, and other resources for physical wellbeing.
• The Trust, powered by the NFLPA, has partnered with the YMCA to provide former players with access to a free one-year Individual or Extended Household Membership at a participating YMCA location.
  

Pain

• Learn more about managing your chronic pain from the Cleveland Clinic.

Sexual health

• Cleveland Clinic: Sexual Health: a reliable source of information on ED, low testosterone, and related matters.

Sleep

• Sleep apnea or other sleep problems may affect cognition and mood. Check out this resource on sleep apnea and consider consulting your doctor about a sleep evaluation that may help you to learn more about your own sleep patterns.

Community Resources

• AthLife is a partner of The Trust (Powered by the NFLPA), and assists former players with continuing education and career development.
  
• The Manpower Group is a partner of The Trust (Powered by the NFLPA) that supports former players along every step of the job search process, providing tools and assistance for success.
• The NFL Foundation offers grant assistance to current and former players to support the causes they care about, including grants for youth football camps, social justice initiatives, and more.

Social Networks

• Cultivating your social support network – tips from the Mayo Clinic.
• Identifying your social support system.

If you would like to learn more about health disparities:

• Glossary of terms frequently used when discussing race and health disparities.
• In June 2020, we invited Dr. Camara P. Jones, an American physician, epidemiologist, and civil rights activist who specializes in the effects of racism and social inequalities on health, to join us for a conversation on naming racism in healthcare and achieving health equity. View the conversation on our website.
• There is increasing evidence that some racial and ethnic minority groups are being disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Factors that contribute to this include discrimination, healthcare access and quality, education and income gaps, and housing access. Additional factors include health conditions such as obesity, hypertension, and heart disease. Learn more about each factor.

• Quick tips for choosing a primary care doctor.
• If you have health insurance, your insurance company will have a list of primary care physicians within your network.
• Try reaching out to trusted friends and family members for referrals to their primary care physicians.
• Large hospitals in your area will list available physicians on their website. Try reaching out to your local hospital for their available primary care physicians.

The Professional Athletes Foundation (PAF) offers medical and financial support to amateur and professional football players in times of crisis. Players and their immediate family members can find short-term assistance when faced with unexpected challenges. Contact Professional Athletes Foundation (PAF) 202.756.9168.

The Living Heart Foundation (LHF) has provided former players with heart and comprehensive health screenings to educate former player membership on the risks of cardiovascular disease and obesity. To learn more about Living Heart Foundation and The HOPE (heart, obesity, prevention, education) program for former players, contact Professional Athletes Foundation (PAF) 202.756.9168.

• Blood Pressure & Blood Testing
• Body Composition Measurements
• Carotid Ultrasound
• Echocardiogram
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Hearing Health Screening
• Neurological Consultations
• Nutritional Consultations
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Orthopedic Consultations
• Prostate Blood Testing
• Pulmonary Function Evaluation
• Doctor’s Exit Interview

As part of the Living Heart Foundation screening program, the Players Health Alliance provides sleep apnea testing, sleep apnea education, and healthy long-term solutions for former players with sleep disorders. Contact Professional Athletes Foundation (PAF) 202.756.9168.

EarQ provides hearing screenings to former players at no cost, along with education on the importance of good hearing, various treatment options and prevention methods. Hearing aids can be requested upon application through PAF grant assistance program. Contact Professional Athletes Foundation (PAF) 202.756.9168.

Supplemental Mental Health Benefit

• The Trust and Cigna have partnered to offer eligible former NFL Players coverage for certain outpatient mental health services under The Trust’s Supplemental Mental Health Benefit (SMHB).

After the Impact

• The Eisenhower Center’s After the Impact (ATI) program is an intensive and transitional residential wellness program developed by The Eisenhower Center to educate and care for individuals with mental and physical health as well as behavioral services.

Lakeview Health

• Lakeview Health is a licensed and Joint Commission accredited addiction treatment and recovery center that addresses healing of your mind, body, and spirit.

Brain & Body Assessment

• The Trust’s Brain & Body Assessment empowers you to take control of your health. Through an integrated and individually tailored assessment offered by premiere medical institutions, you obtain a thorough, in-depth evaluation of your overall health.

EXOS Intensive Restorative Training Program

• The EXOS Intensive Restorative Training Program (IRT) is designed to help former players feel and move better, with a proactive approach to health and wellness through training and recovery.

EXOS Physical Therapy

• The EXOS Physical Therapy allows former players to receive full Physical Therapy evaluations, joint and soft tissue mobilizations, corrective exercise plans focusing on individual goals and one-on-one remote or in-person nutrition consultations with a registered dietitian.

WW

• WW (Weight Watchers Reimagined) is here to help you and your family reach your wellness goals. WW offers an easy-to-use app and website for tracking your food, activity and, sleep, as well as around-the-clock live coaching and supportive virtual. Through The Trust and WW partnership members and their spouse/domestic partner receive a WW membership at no cost.

EXOS Physical Therapy

• The EXOS Physical Therapy allows former players to receive full Physical Therapy evaluations, joint and soft tissue mobilizations, corrective exercise plans focusing on individual goals and one-on-one remote or in-person nutrition consultations with a registered dietitian.

WW

• WW (Weight Watchers Reimagined) is here to help you and your family reach your wellness goals. WW offers an easy-to-use app and website for tracking your food, activity, and sleep, as well as around-the-clock live coaching and supportive virtual. Through The Trust and WW partnership members and their spouse/domestic partner receive a WW membership at no cost.

YMCA

• Through The Trust’s partnership with YMCA, former players are eligible for a free one-year individual or extended household membership that allows you access to full service facilities that include an array of features, personalized fitness options to meet your health and wellness needs and a safe, friendly environment that builds community connections.

EXOS EXOS Intensive Restorative Training Program

• The EXOS Intensive Restorative Training Program (IRT) is designed to help former players feel and move better, with a proactive approach to health and wellness through training and recovery.

EXOS Digital Coaching Platform

• The EXOS Digital Coaching Platform allows you access to upcoming and on-demand classes crafted by the EXOS coaches/instructors. The digital platform allows you to find the exact class you want based on type, category, instructor, equipment needed, duration, etc.

AthLife

• AthLife services the education, career development, and life skills needed for post-professional athletes. Their approach is to guide individuals through a process that builds skills and confidence, thus enabling them to assume control over their ongoing career development.

ManpowerGroup 

• The ManpowerGroup supports The Trust Members along every step of the job search and career development process, giving them the tools and assistance, they need to succeed.

SCORE

• SCORE individually matches mentors based on your business field and goals. Your mentor will support your success through offering experienced advice, consulting on best practices, and education on small business topics.

Financial Finesse

• The Trust has partnered with Financial Finesse to deliver former players and their families personalized financial guidance at no cost. Financial Finesse’s offers former players ongoing access to one of the Certified Financial Planner professionals for unbiased phone-based financial coaching and planning.