The Trust (Powered By The NFLPA) and Caron Treatment Centers Announce New Partnership To Help Former NFL Players Thrive

New Partnership Provides Access to Caron’s Neurorestorative Approach to Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment

Delray Beach, FL – March 17, 2025 – The Trust (powered by the NFL Players Association) and Caron Treatment Centers, a nonprofit behavioral healthcare leader for almost 70 years dedicated to treatment, research, prevention and addiction medicine education, announce a new partnership to provide substance use disorder and mental health services for former professional football players. The new partnership will provide former NFL players access to Caron’s full continuum of addiction treatment, life skills support and family and recovery services that are rooted in Caron’s neurorestorative approach, which focuses on the brain as the target organ of the disease and addresses the complex biological, psychological, and social aspects of addiction.

Eligible former players who can benefit from Caron’s services will participate in a program specifically designed for them. Services include multidisciplinary neurocognitive screening and brain mapping, which are integral to creating recovery plans that are both personalized and precise. In addition to traditional treatment modalities, including MAT, when appropriate, members will have access to physical therapy, wellness and life skill services.

“We are focused on helping all of our patients build a strong foundation for recovery,” said Dr. Adam Scioli, DO, DFAPA, FASAM, FAOAAM, Chief Medical Officer for Caron Treatment Centers. “Addiction is a treatable brain disease. We’re excited to work with The Trust to offer their members access to Caron’s transformative care.”

The Trust (Powered by the NFL Players Association)

The Trust (Powered by the NFL Players Association) offers a range of benefits and services designed to assist former NFL players as they transition beyond their professional football careers. Established during the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NFL and NFLPA, The Trust provides a supportive ecosystem that includes resources for health and wellness, personal and business development, as well as opportunities for community engagement and connection.

Caron Treatment Centers

Caron Treatment Centers is an internationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through addiction and behavioral healthcare treatment, research, prevention and addiction medicine education. During its almost 70 years, Caron has helped thousands of individuals struggling with behavioral health issues, including substance use disorders, begin to manage these brain diseases and find hope. Anchored by two medical centers on its Pennsylvania and Florida campuses and headquartered in Wernersville, Pennsylvania, Caron utilizes a neurorestorative approach to provides a comprehensive continuum of care for teens through adults including medical stabilization and detoxification, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs, as well as Recovery support, family and alumni services. Caron also provides concierge signature treatment for executives and older adults. In addition to our Pennsylvania and Florida campuses, Caron provides services in Wyomissing, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and New York City. Caron is in network with most major insurance plans and provides financial assistance for those who qualify. For more information, visit caron.org or @CaronTreatment.

Media Contacts:

Tawanna Preston
Managing Director, The Trust (powered by the NFLPA)
Tawanna.preston@playerstrust.com
(202) 794-7708

Kristin Campbell-Salamone
Corporate Director of PR & Communications, Caron Treatment Centers
kcampbell-salamone@caron.org
215-292-5526

Katie Kennedy
Senior Vice President, Gregory FCA
caron@gregoryfca.com
610-731-1045