Mental Health Services

Linkages to Learning Program

The Linkages to Learning Program at Viers Mill Elementary School assists students and their families with services that help children to be successful in school, at home and in the community. Services include:

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

J Mental Health Assessments

J Individual child, parent, & family therapy

J Consultation with school staff and other agencies

J Prevention, early intervention, & therapy groups for children

J Support groups for parents

J In-service training for teachers

SOCIAL SERVICES & CASE MANAGEMENT

Kensington Wheaton Youth Services, a program of the Mental Health Association, administers Linkages to Learning services at Viers Mill Elementary School in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Montgomery County Public Schools. DHHS is a primary funder of these services

þ Family Needs Assessments

þ Assistance Obtaining Clothes, Furniture, Food, Housing, and more

þ Assistance with Legal/Immigration Issues

þ Assistance with Employment Needs

þ Assistance with Medical/Dental needs

þ Translation Assistance

þ Transportation Assistance

þ Assistance Accessing Day Care & Summer Camps

þ Food, Clothing, Toy & Book Drives

þ Community-wide Summer Events

þ Food Supply for Weekend

þ Acculturation Workshops

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT

Adult Education Classes (i.e. ESOL, Computer, Immigration, Home Security)

Homework Club Art Club for Students

HEALTH

J Workshops and classes: Taking Control of Your Health, Physical Activity classes like zumba or yoga

OUR STAFF

All of our staff is bilingual. We are located in Office No.625. Please contact us at

301-929-5578/9

v Sueni Munguia – Family Case Manager (301-929-5579)

v Karla Santiago – Child and Family Therapist (301-929-5578)

v Brianna Crayton- Community School Coordinator (301-929-5598)