Kayla Lombardi, LCSW, was recently named program manager of Wheeler’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Prior to this position, Kayla served as a senior crisis clinician for Wheeler’s Mobile Crisis Intervention Services, where she served children and teens ages 0–17 (or 18 if still in school) facing mental health emergencies.
"Kayla’s experience in dealing with children and families, particularly in crisis situations, combined with her strong administrative skills, make her an excellent choice for this position,” said Kimberly M. Nelson, LCSW, chief program officer. “Now, more than ever, businesses and other organizations can benefit from the support of an employee assistance program, and Kayla will help provide that link and expand our reach among Connecticut organizations and beyond.”
Before joining Wheeler in 2022, Kayla served in clinical capacities in school and residential treatment settings.
She received an MSW from Sacred Heart University and a BA in Psychology from Roger Williams University. She resides in Middletown, Connecticut.
Wheeler’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential counseling program that helps employers help their employees through counseling, referrals, training and policy development. In addition to traditional core EAP services, Wheeler offers specialty services such as executive coaching, human resources consultation, police peer counseling programs, Substance Abuse (SAP) evaluations, critical incident stress management and more. For information about Wheeler EAP, call 1.800.522.3271, or visit WheelerHealth.org/EAP.