The Well at Work program provides members with:
- Personalized care from experienced professionals.
- Support with stay or return-to-work strategies, including work accommodation solutions.
- Unique understanding of the needs of the education community.
Sponsored by OTIP and OECTA, the Well at Work program is administered by humanworks, an organization dedicated to helping members of the education community improve their health and maintain a sustainable relationship with work.
For more information about the Well at Work program, please read the FAQs below.
Why are OTIP and OECTA offering the Well at Work Program?
Together, we recognize that early access to support is so important to the health of our education community. Through the program, you can expect to receive the highest quality of personalized care with treatment support and services to help you get back to work, stay well at work, and/or maintain your optimal healthy lifestyle outside of work.
The Well at Work program is being offered as a pilot to OECTA members at a select few Catholic School Boards. This allows us to better understand the needs of our members and ensure that we find meaningful solutions and supports to care.
Humanworks is a team of professional counsellors, consultants, therapists and more, with experience working with every level of the education community – from K to 12 teachers– the humanworks team are available to provide trusted support to you in your journey to optimal health.
The Well at Work program is free, voluntary, and available to OECTA members who may be experiencing illness, injury and/or mental-health related disruptions. For example, if you are struggling with your physical health (diabetes management, back injury, etc.) or your mental health (anxiety, burn-out, etc.), and you would like help in managing your health-related concerns.
Not sure if you are eligible to participate? Contact your local Union President or email wade@humanworks.ca to find out.
NOTE: You must also be eligible for long term disability (LTD) benefits coverage under your benefits plan to participate in the program. Review your benefits booklet to check your benefits coverage.
How do I participate in the program?
Complete the referral form and follow the submission instructions on the form.
Do I need approval from my employer or union to participate?
No, you can self-refer by completing the referral form and submitting it directly to humanworks. Your union representative can also refer you to the program, with your consent.
What can I expect after completing the referral?
After completing the referral form, you can expect to be contacted by a humanworks representative for an initial intake call within 48 hours (about 2 business days).
What makes the Well at Work program different from other wellness programs?
The program is focused on early access to support for members facing health and wellness disruptions to mitigate the severity or intensity of these disruptions affecting your work and life.
Which Catholic School Boards are eligible to participate?
OECTA members at the following select few Catholic School Boards are eligible to participate in the Well at Work program:
- Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
- Renfrew County Catholic District School Board
- Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board
- Wellington Catholic District School Board
- York Catholic District School Board
Questions? If you have questions about the program or your eligibility to participate, email wade@humanworks.ca or call 1-604-734-4130.
Forms 
