09/25/2025

“Mental Health / Suicide Prevention" seminar - Thursday, September 25, 2025

The program was held at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL.

“Mental Health / Suicide Prevention"  
Thursday, September 25, 2025

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) and the Northeastern Illinois Chapter of NECA co-sponsored a seminar called, "Mental Health / Suicide Prevention."  The session was held on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the NECA-IBEW Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL.  Matt Blair, CEO & Co-Founder of The Well Resource Center, NFP was the presenter.  Over 25 attendees were present for this program.

Seminar Description:

The Well began as a Non-for profit in 2016. Matt Blair, CEO’s personal connection to this community is his brother Scott, who is a Chicago police officer. The Well’s vision is to build a trusted safe space for First Responders and their families and to provide appreciation, respect and support for first responders and for the work they do to keep our city safe. Their programs are designed to create trusted and engaging environments that improve mental, physical, relational and spiritual health for the entire first responder family unit.

We thank all that were able to participate with the program.  We thank Matt for his expertise and candor with the session.

Pictured from left to right are:
Joanne Cardinale and Matt Blair, The Well Resource Center,
Jerry McGlynn, ECA Safety Committee Chair, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc., and
Bob Fimbianti, ECA President, Linear Electric, Inc.

Pictured above is Jerry McGlynn, ECA Safety Committee Chair, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc.,
as he opened up the meeting.

Pictured above is Matt Blair, The Well Resource Center,
as he began his presentation.