In the past, the EAP has also sponsored tennis tournaments and softball tournaments which benefited the Special Olympics. Additionally, the EAP has promoted employee participation in various charity walks and runs, the annual Great American Smoke Out Day every third Thursday in November and National Employee Health and Fitness Day. Since 1989, at the beginning of each school year during in service week, the EAP has conducted an annual health screening for employees and their immediate families. Cholesterol and other blood chemistry tests as well as vision screening, glaucoma testing, blood pressure check and body composition analysis are offered at the health screening. The EAP developed individual fitness award programs in order to encourage employees to participate in physical fitness activities at their level in a non-competitive atmosphere.
Participants earn awards at three levels of each program.
The EAP also arranges reduced rate fees for employees at local health clubs, and for bone density, cholesterol, and body composition screenings at a local pharmacy. The EAP arranges an annual reduced rate flu shot clinic and has sponsored aerobic and yoga classes to promote physical and mental fitness. Health Awareness Seminars have been offered as the need or interest dictates. The Employee Assistance Program for Arlington Public Schools is enthusiastic about positive employee response the wellness activities have produced over the past twelve years. The EAP sponsors three Individual Fitness Award Programs and one Healthy Lifestyle Incentive Award Program.