Linkages to Learning
The Linkages to Learning Program is "a collaborative school-based health and human service partnership of public and private agencies, schools, families, and communities."
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 Staff
- Ana Schmitz, Site Coordinator - 301-284-4162
- Luz Peressi, Case Manager - 301-284-4164
- Yesenia Enriquez Arias, Mental Health Therapist
- Jennifer Sumner, School Counselor - 301-284-4150
Health Center Staff
- Lori Altman, SBHC Nurse - 301-284-4130 x1041
- Gabriela Chavira, Medical Assistant
- Laura Rogers, Family NP
- Sara Zavala, Health Room Technician - 301-284-4130 x1015
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 (utilizes cut-off, evictions, domestic violence, etc.)
- Assistance accessing daycare, summer, and recreational programs.
Educational Support Service
- Computer classes for parents (Summer)
- Parent Educational Group (Wednesday 9:30 to 11:30 AM)
- Community Exchange Network (Backpacks, Food and Holiday assistance)
- After school programs (Dance club, Girls on the Run and Tutoring)
Medical Health Care Services
- Sick care and well child examinations
- Immunizations
- Lab testing
- Prescriptions
- Hearing and Vision screening