About
Work+Life Connections
We are a free, voluntary, confidential benefit. Employees are eligible for up to five consultations per year. These consultations may be individual or involve a spouse, sponsored dependent or other family member. All faculty, regular employees(FTE 0 .50 or greater), spouses, sponsored dependents, unmarried children up to the age of 25 (or older if disabled before the age of 25) and UK retirees are eligible for services.
Following are some reasons you might want to schedule a consultation:
- Depression, anxiety, grief and other mental health concerns
- Parenting, marriage, divorce, separation or family and relationship concerns
- Stress management/relaxation skills
- Work performance difficulties
- Alcohol or drug concerns and assessments for self or family.
- Dealing with and learning about new emotional or physical health diagnosis
- Communication issues
- Crisis counseling
Work+Life Connections FAQ
Program Components
Meet the Staff
Ann Bassoni, LCSW, Work+Life Connections Coordinator
Ann Bassoni is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). Her prior work experience includes working as a clinician with Bluegrass IMPACT and Family Preservation Program and as an on-call qualified mental health practitioner. She has assessed safety and suicidal ideation for individuals in hospitals, jails and police custody after hours and on weekends. She has also worked with families and individuals in recovery for alcohol and drug addiction. She received her Masters of Social Work at University of Kentucky.
e-mail: ann.bassoni@uky.edu
Phone: (859) 257-9433
Terri L. Kanatzar, MSW, Elder Care Coordinator
Terri Kanatzar has worked at UK and with the Elder Care program since 1997. Her prior experience includes case management and working with adults with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. She provides grief and caregiving counseling for Work+Life Connections. She received her Masters of Social Work from the University of Kentucky.
e-mail: tlk@uky.edu
Phone:(859) 323-4600 ext. 80456
(updated 04/17/09, Julie Geraci, jbgera2@email.uky.edu)
