About the NFL Life Line
In 2012, the National Football League provided a grant to establish the NFL Life Line for members of the NFL family—current and former NFL players, coaches, team and league staff, and their family members who may be in crisis. The NFL Life Line is a free, confidential, and independently operated resource that connects callers with trained counselors who can help individuals work through any personal or emotional crisis. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Individuals can simply call (800) 506-0078 to be connected with a counselor. These caring professionals are trained to understand the specific issues that may arise during or after a professional career in football, as well as a variety of general problems that can affect anyone. No confidential information about individual calls or callers is shared with the NFL, teams, or any other organization. They’re there to listen and assist callers in finding solutions in challenging times, provide support for individuals who are calling out of concern for somebody else, and can connect callers with programs and resources offered by the NFL and other organizations. Federal evaluations of hotlines similar to this service have shown that they can effectively reduce emotional distress and suicidal thinking in callers.
The NFL Life Line is managed by a team of leading experts in crisis counseling and health communications.
Solari Crisis & Human Services is an award-winning nonprofit organization that advances community well-being through crisis, behavioral health, and social service solutions. Through its 24/7/365 crisis contact centers and leadership within the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline network, Solari provides compassionate support and connections to resources via phone, text, and chat. As a nationally and state-recognized Top Workplace, Solari serves more than a million people each year through crisis response expertise, innovative technology, and strong community partnerships, helping improve access to mental health care nationwide.