Linkages to Learning
LINKAGES TO LEARNING TEAM
Karina Zelaya (Child & Family Therapist) and Marleni Villalta (Family Case Manager)
Linkages to Learning is a school-based collaboration among the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, the Montgomery County Public Schools and non-profit, community based service providers. The program provides accessible services to at-risk children and their families to improve adjustment to and performance in school, home, and community. Prevention and early intervention services include health, mental health, social services and educational support.
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.
Our Staff:
All of our staff is bilingual. We are located in Office No.625.
Please contact us at (240) 740-101( 7 to 9) and Fax: (301) 929-5599
Child and Family Therapist: Karina Zelaya, LMSW
Office phone number: 240-913-8407
email: kzelaya@everymind.org
Family Case Manager, Bilingual* : Marleni Villalta
Office phone number: 240-740-1018
Direct phone number : 240 - 869 - 6342
email: mvillalta@everymind.org
Community Service Aide, Bilingual*: Gloria Guzman
Office phone number: 240-869-6348
email: gguzman@everymind.org
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 (utilities 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 (Zumba, Nutrition, etc.)
- ESOL classes
- Parent Educational Group/Women's group
- Community Exchange Network (Backpacks, Food and Holiday assistance)
- After school programs (Homework club, Soccer and Tutoring)
- Acculturation groups
Updated on September 3, 2025
