Join the NFLPA's Professional Athletes Foundation in Atlanta, GA, to earn your 3-year certification for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) from the National Council of Mental Wellbeing.  MHFA is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues and how to effectively communicate with individuals faces these challenges. One MHFA training could save a life. 

To participate in the 6-hour training on April 17 in Atlanta, players must complete the 2-hour MHFA "Pre-Work". 

Pre-work includes an online course that guides you through a series of MHFA modeling videos. This is a self-paced assignment that you can complete at your leisure. Once you are fully registered for the course through Wetravel, you will receive an email from a MHFA staff member with instructions on how to begin.

ARRIVE at HOTEL: 9 AM EST

HOTEL: InterContinental Buckhead (3315 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326)
PARKING: Covered by the NFLPA

EVENT CHECK-IN: 9:00 - 10:00 AM

LUGGAGE: The front desk will hold your bags until rooms are ready

HOTEL ROOM CHECK-IN: 4:00 PM EST

Location: Trippe II/III

After check-in with NFLPA Staff, enjoy breakfast as you prepare to start your training sessions beginning promptly at 10:00 AM. 

LOCATION: Trippe I

START TIME: 10:00 AM EST

This certification course will start promptly at 10 AM so that we can finish on time at 4:30 PM EST

Break (10 minutes)
Enjoy a light break with refreshments available. Take a moment to stretch, grab a snack, and connect with fellow participants.

Training Resumes: 11:25 AM – 12:45 PM

LOCATION: Trippe II/III

Lunch Break (40 minutes)
Lunch will be provided by the PAF. Please note that MHFA training participants will resume promptly at 1:20 PM ET to stay on schedule and conclude the training at approximately 4:30 PM.

Training Resumes: 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM

Spouses and partners are welcome to enjoy lunch until 1:30 PM ET and are free afterward to enjoy the hotel amenities. We look forward to seeing everyone later at the 5:00 PM reception.

Break (10 minutes)
Enjoy a light break with refreshments available. Take a moment to stretch, grab a snack, and connect with fellow participants.

Training Resumes: 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Congratulations! You've prioritized your mental health by completing your MHFA Certification Training. Your room is now ready, and your luggage, along with NFLPA gifting items.

Food & beverages provided by the PAF.

Mingle with NFLPA members and executives from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as we celebrate your time well spent completing your Mental Health First Aid training! Guests are welcome—please feel free to bring your guest to celebrate with you.

LOCATION: Americano *located inside the hotel

What to Expect:

• Time to connect and network with others

• A special certificate celebration to honor your achievement

• Good food and great vibes

You are free to enjoy the hotel amenities even after you check out! Or participate in the NFLPA Health Screening - Stay a little longer to get screened. If interested, the NFLPA Health Screening will be held at the Westin Hotel, please see below for more details:

Since 2001, the Professional Athletes Foundation (PAF) & Living Heart Foundation (LHF) have provided preventative cardiovascular screening care to former players and their spouses.

SCREENING OFFERINGS:

• BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SESSION

• BLOOD PRESSURE TESTING

• BODY COMPOSITION

• CAROTID ULTRASOUND

• ECHOCARDIOGRAM

• ELECTROCARDIOGRAM

• HEARING TESTING & DEVICE FITTING (FP only)

• SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT (FP only)

• ORTHOPEDIC ASSESSMENT

• PROSTATE HEALTH BLOOD TESTING

• DOCTOR'S EXIT INTERVIEW

• LUNCH, GIFTING, & MORE

EVENT DETAILS:

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The Westin Buckhead Atlanta

3391 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326

Appointments Required.

To sign up now, please contact Scott Perryman at scott@livingheartfoundation.com