With disability management that puts people first, Bridges Health pairs workplace solutions with a focused return‑to‑work program to shorten absences and keep teams moving. We combine early, respectful outreach, coordinated care, and job‑fit accommodations to help employees return to work safely and with confidence, whether cases are occupational or non‑occupational.
Programs flex to your reality, supported by clear timelines, compassionate touchpoints, and evidence‑based planning that reduces friction for HR, managers, and employees alike. Where needed, we also align with absence and disability management software to centralize updates and keep everyone on the same page, so progress is visible, decisions are faster, and outcomes are easier to sustain.
Our disability management and return-to-work programs are built on real results, smart strategies, and a deep understanding of what organizations and employees need most.
We deliver measurable ROI by shortening recovery and absence durations, less downtime, fewer handoffs, and clearer decisions that save your organization time and money, without compromising care.
We take the time to understand the specific demands of each job, and act with urgency when individuals are facing health obstacles. Then design practical, tailored accommodations so people can contribute wisely.
We keep everything in one place. With WorkWorld360, you get standardized documentation, fewer follow‑ups, and quicker approvals, without sacrificing accuracy.
Our team reach employees within 48 hours in nearly every case to set clear objectives, align communication, and build a collaborative plan for early, safe return‑to‑work, so no one feels left on their own.
For nearly 30 years, Bridges Health has been a trusted partner in enhancing organizational health. We go beyond traditional disability case management services by offering comprehensive, tailored solutions that empower organizations to optimize their programs and better support their workforce.
Workers’ compensation claims are expensive and have a direct effect on premiums. Bridges Health helps manage complex absence and organize comprehensive return-to-work plans to reduce lost time, identify alternate methods of reintegration or support transferable skills and labour market research to assist with alternate placements.
ErgoWorks is a software solution used by trained consultants to deliver digital Physical Demands Analysis (PDA’s) and job matching assessments based on employee abilities and job demands. This service creates data-driven decisions and can be used as a stay-at-work strategy or recovery and return-to-work rehabilitation process.
Bridges Health specializes in short-term and long-term adjudication and case management services. Our approach includes early contact with employees and employers, medical management, and close collaboration with healthcare providers to support treatment, monitor progress and develop effective return to work plans. Working with employer’s self-insured absence and disability management program has proven to reduce the number of cases going into long-term disability (LTD).
The return-to-work process is a crucial phase following an employee’s absence. Through our return-to-work planning solution, we offer a detailed, personalized strategy to assess ability, organize a recommended reintegration plan, and track progress. We support the employee and employer by monitoring ability changes, job coaching, and follow-up medical support as needed.
Bridges Health’s MAP program is a strategic stay-at-work solution to monitor and manage employees that are showing signs of struggle in the workplace. The goal of the program is to prevent employee absence and assist employers with accommodation management, medical monitoring, and negotiating workplace conflicts. MAP program ensures the employer is supporting their employees while they continue to be productive.
Whether in person or virtual, workplace prevention strategies should include mental health management. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) program aims to improve mental health awareness and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health disorders in themselves, family members, friends, or colleagues.
WorkWorld360 brings everything into one clear lane for disability case management services. We start cases quickly, map real job demands to current abilities, and build step‑by‑step plans that give employees confidence on their path back to work. Our guided workflows reduce email loops, secure access protects sensitive details, and live dashboards keep leaders in the know. We capture accommodations, timelines, and restrictions in one place and send updates that supervisors and providers can use immediately.
Ergoworks is where clear job data meets caring execution built to help real teams make confident, timely decisions. We start with a clean picture of the role, from essential duties to physical demands, and align it with current abilities so the plan fits what’s safely possible today. From there, we create staged, step‑by‑step plans that supervisors and providers can act on the same day, with responsibilities, timelines, and checkpoints everyone understands. As recovery progresses, we fine‑tune duties and accommodations to maintain momentum, protect safety, and make the path from first contact to reintegration calm, coordinated, and human.
Bridges Care App puts support in your people’s hands, right when they need it. Employees can track how they’re doing, find helpful wellness resources, and message their care team without hurdles, while managers see clear, privacy‑respecting updates that highlight progress, upcoming touchpoints, and what’s needed next.
With friendly reminders, assured guidance, and secure conversations that keep momentum moving. The outcome is a calmer, more connected journey from first check‑in to a safe return care that feels organized, and always within reach. Aimed to help employees return to work with confidence.
At Bridges Health, the approach is to make complex moments feel clear and manageable. Here, clarity and care go together following disability management that supports people and workplace solutions, helping to achieve steady progress.
What this looks like in practice
Early, proactive support
We step in early, set shared goals, and remove roadblocks before they slow recovery. This early-intervention approach strengthens our disability management services by keeping people supported from day one and ensuring progress is visible for everyone involved.
Integrated planning
Our team combines hands-on coaching with a practical, adaptable return-to-work program that matches real job duties to an individual’s current abilities. As recovery builds, we adjust the plan in real time so employees can return with confidence and employers can maintain continuity.
Whole-person care
We focus on your holistic state. That includes body, mind, workplace culture, and environment to design plans that feel respectful, realistic, and sustainable. This commitment to comprehensive workplace solutions helps employees regain stability while helping organizations build healthier, more resilient teams.
Smart enablement
Through WorkWorld360, ErgoWorks, and the Bridges Care App, all notes, timelines, updates, and conversations stay in one secure, organized space. This connected ecosystem acts as intuitive absence and disability management software, making reporting simpler and the next steps clearer for everyone.
At Bridges Health, we focus on helping workplaces thrive by supporting employee health and wellness. Our team specializes in absence and disability management, return-to-work programs, and innovative health technology solutions that make it easier for employers to care for their teams.
We work with organizations across Ontario and Western Canada, offering both on-site and virtual support. Whether your team is in the office, on the job site, or working remotely, we’re here to make managing employee health simple and effective.
Our approach puts people first. We step in early, keep everyone informed, and use data to guide the recovery process. The result is a faster, smoother return to work that helps employees feel supported while reducing unnecessary costs.
WorkWorld360 is our cloud-based disability case management platform, designed and hosted right here in Canada. It streamlines claims, tracks absences, and automates reports, helping employers improve efficiency and achieve better return-to-work results.
Ergoworks helps employers create safer, more inclusive workplaces. It analyzes job requirements, matches them to worker abilities, and guides ergonomic accommodations to prevent injuries and support long-term employee well-being.
MAP helps employees stay healthy and productive at work. By identifying potential issues early and offering personalized accommodations, we help people remain at work safely instead of going off work unnecessarily.
Yes. We handle both work-related and personal disability cases to ensure employees receive the right level of support and care, no matter where the challenge comes from.
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