Join the NFLPA's Professional Athletes Foundation in Los Angeles, CA 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 to individuals faces these challenges. One MHFA training could save a life. 

About the PAF's WellEquipped — Birthed from a conversation with the NFLPA's Tampa Bay Former Player Chapter after the sudden passing of a member in 2021, WellEquipped was crafted to give our players the tools to recognize mental health challenges within themselves and others. Our Players deserve the messaging, support, and programming year-round, and the Professional Athletes Foundation has vowed to do just that. 

In order to participate in the 6-hour training on April 29 in Los Angeles, 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, you will receive an automated email from notifications@learnupon.com with instructions.

ARRIVE to HOTEL: 9 AM PT 

HOTEL: JW Marriot Los Angeles LA LIVE, 900 W. Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90015 |  (213) 765-8600
PARKING: Covered by the NFLPA

EVENT CHECK-IN: 9:00-10 AM (Olympic III located one floor above the lobby)

LUGGAGE: The NFLPA will have a dedicated hotel staff member to check your bags when you arrive at Olympic I. 

HOTEL ROOM CHECK-IN: 4 PM PT

Location: NFLPA Meeting Space (Gold Ballroom 4) 

Ground Floor (meeting space level)

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

LOCATION: Olympic III (same place as check-in)

START TIME: 10 AM PT

This certification course will start promptly at 10 AM so we can finish on time at 4 PM PT

LOCATION: Olympic 1

TIME: 10 AM - 12:30 PM PT

TOPIC: Centering Meditation with @YogiTB and Women Rising Workshop: Fostering Resiliency through Selfcare with National Council of Mental Wellbeing. 

Available for any spouses and partners of the NFLPA members attending MHFA training.

10-min break for NFLPA members and Spouses

 LOCATION: Gold Ballroom 4 (same location as breakfast)

MHFA Training and Women's Wellness session will break for lunch. Please note that the MHFA Training participants will resume promptly at 1 PM PT to stay on track to finish at 4 PM. 

Spouses and Partners will have lunch available until 1:30 PM PT and will be free afterwards to enjoy the hotel amenities. See you later at the reception at 5 PM PT

10-min break for NFLPA members

Congratulations! You prioritized mental health on a SATURDAY by completing your MHFA Certification Training. Your room is now ready, just NFLPA gifting items and your luggage.

LOCATION: Gold Ballroom 4 (same room as lunch)

Mingle with NFLPA members and National Council of Mental Wellbeing Executives.

6 PM MHFA participants will be recognized & raffle prizes will be announced.

Heavy Hors d'oeuvres and libations will be served.

LOCATION: Gold Ballroom 4

Breakfast & mimosas 

You are free to enjoy the hotel amenities even after you check-out!