Orange County Public Schools believes that a healthy staff can more effectively perform their assigned duties and model appropriate wellness behaviors to students. The OCPS Employee Wellness Program (EWP) is designed to reach all employees at various levels of interest and need. Since we are self-insured, we strongly support wellness activities that encourage our employees to play an active role in their own health status. We offer preventive and disease management activities in two parallel tracks of complementary services (clinical/non-clinical). Both tracks offer a full continuum of prevention, early detection and health maintenance components.

The EWP offers support in a variety of disease states including asthma, diabetes and heart disease, along with programs in smoking cessation, well-pregnancy, weight loss and special screenings.

Group-focused prevention activities and education are offered through trained, school-based wellness representatives. Wellness representatives also act as communication liaisons, keeping their population informed of available services and programs.

The OCPS Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, confidential and professional service available to all employees. The EAP includes assistance with a variety of issues including emotional, psychological, family, alcohol and drug problems.