LOS ANGELES TOURISM WELCOMES NATCON23 TO LOS ANGELES MAY 1-3, 2023
Event anticipated to bring over $17 million in economic impact to Los Angeles, with 13 area hotels hosting attendees for this important event
Conference to partner with Safe Parking LA and Los Angeles Convention Center Career Academy to engage the local community and create meaningful, long-lasting impact
LOS ANGELES, CA (April 2023) – Los Angeles Tourism is proud to welcome NatCon23, presented by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, to the Los Angeles Convention Center May 1-3, 2023, with the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Summit kicking things off on April 30. As the largest conference in mental health and substance use treatment, NatCon23 will celebrate a commitment to transforming communities and saving lives. 5,000 anticipated attendees will enjoy three days of a robust educational program featuring the latest practice-based research and trends, as well as leadership-building and organization-boosting insights from some of the best minds in healthcare discussing workforce development, crisis responses, suicide prevention, integrated care, and more. The event also includes networking with thousands of health professionals from across the county and exploring new technologies advancing the industry.
“NatCon23 comes at the perfect time to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month here in Los Angeles,” shared Darren Green, Chief Sales Officer at LA Tourism. “NatCon23 is a wonderful example of the positive impact meetings bring to our community, inviting professionals from across the nation to gather right here in Los Angeles to learn more about the important issue of mental health and substance use treatment. Going one step further, NatCon23’s collaboration with local programs including Safe Parking LA and LACC Career Academy offer valuable opportunities for attendees to engage with Angelenos and leave a positive impact on our City of Angels.”
NatCon23 is an opportunity for attendees to invest in themselves, their organizations, and their communities, including Los Angeles. The event is anticipated to bring over $17 million in economic impact to the city, with 13 hotels hosting attendees in town for this important event. NatCon23 attendees will have the opportunity to give back to the community by assembling hygiene kits for distribution by Safe Parking LA, a program providing safe overnight parking to facilitate stability and housing for individuals living in their vehicles, and advocating for fair and equitable treatment and resources for the unhoused. NatCon23 will also partner with the LACC Career Academy inviting local students to participate in a day of programming showcasing the mental health space as a viable career option. Participating Angeleno students will engage in a full day of meetings with NatCon23 senior staff, keynote speeches, and exploration of the expo floor to learn more about opportunities in the wellness field.
NatCon23 and the Mental Health First Aid Summit are presented by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, the unified voice of more than 3,100 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults and families they serve. Through policy and social change, the National Council is dedicated to making mental wellbeing, including recovery from substance use challenges, a reality for everyone. The Mental Health First Aid program supports and furthers this goal and has trained 2.6 million people to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.
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ABOUT LOS ANGELES & LOS ANGELES TOURISM
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (Los Angeles Tourism) is the non-profit destination marketing and sales organization for the Los Angeles tourism industry and the ultimate resource for where to stay and play in the L.A. area.
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ABOUT THE NATIONAL COUNCIL
Founded in 1969, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing is a membership organization that drives policy and social change on behalf of more than 3,100 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults and families they serve. We advocate for policies to ensure equitable access to high-quality services. We build the capacity of mental health and substance use treatment organizations. And we promote greater understanding of mental wellbeing as a core component of comprehensive health and health care. Through our Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) program, we have trained more than 2.6 million people in the U.S. to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.
