Linkages to Learning
A. Mario Loiederman Middle School
12701 Goodhill Road Suite 111 Silver Spring, MD 20906
240-740-5844
Linkages to Learning is a school-based collaboration among Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and private sector health and human service agencies in Montgomery County, Maryland. The program is designed to enable at-risk children and their families to improve adjustment to and performance in school, at home, and in the community. Parents work as partners with program staff to develop solutions to various challenges confronting their children.
Mission: To improve the well-being of children and their families through a collaborative delivery of school-based services that address the social, economic, health, and academic success of a child.
Linkages to Learning is a program focusing on improving the well-being of children and their families through the collaborative delivery of school-based services that address the social, economic, health, and emotional issues that interfere with the academic success of a child. These services include Mental Health, Social Services, and Programs.
Mental Health
Noah Wallack, Child and Family Therapist: 240.869.6544
For inquiries and/or questions, please email the site manager:
Email: nwallack@every-mind.org
- Mental Health Evaluations--- Prevention and Early Intervention*
- Individual, group, and family therapy
- Collaboration with school staff and referrals to outside agencies that best support Linkages
- Support groups for parents and children
REFERRAL ONLY: Referrals are in our office or attached to this e-mail, please send all referrals to the counseling office first!
Social Services
Gabby Machuca, Family Case Manager: 240.433.7093
Email: gmachuca@every-mind.org
- Family Needs Assessment and assistance with clothing, furniture, food, and other basic needs
- Immigration/Legal referrals
- Jobs search/resume/application
- Medical/Dental needs
- Workshops covering various topics of interest
REFERRAL ONLY: Referrals are in our office or attached to this e-mail, please send all referrals to the counseling office first!
Programming
Melissa Kuyumjian, Community School Coordinator: 240.869.6370
E-mail: mkuyumjian@every-mind.org
- Community needs assessment and monthly reports for the agency and county
- Develops and manages programs for parents and students including after-school groups and workshops
- Oversees various initiatives to collect donations and distribute items to families in need
- Provides additional support to Loiederman's EML students
Please feel free to stop by our office in room 111. We would love to meet you and provide you with more information about our services. We are looking forward to an amazing school year with you all!
Services:
Mental Health Services
• Mental health assessment
• Individual child and family therapy
• Prevention and therapy groups
• Therapeutic recreation
Social Services and Case Management
• Family needs assessment
• Assistance obtaining clothes, furniture, food, housing, etc.
• Assistance with legal, employment, and immigration issues.
• Crisis intervention (utility cut-off, evictions, domestic violence, etc.)
• Assistance accessing daycare, summer, and recreational programs.
• Assistance with school supplies
Educational Support Service
• Workshops and Classes for parents (Wellness, Nutrition, etc.)
• ESOL classes
• Parent Educational Group/Women's group
• Community Exchange Network (Backpacks, Food and Holiday assistance)
• After-school programs (Homework club, Social Skills, etc.)
• Acculturation groups