Linkages to Learning

How to Apply

Clients are usually referred through their school counselor or school staff, however families may self-refer
  • Family Care Management & Child/Family Mental Health Services: Staff conduct intake paperwork with clients at first appointment​
  • Community Education Services (parent workshops/classes, etc.): – No application needed
  • Health Services: No application required for general school health services; for expanded health services offered at Linkages to Learning School-Based Health Centers, parents/guardians must complete an enrollment packet and may receive help in filling out this form at the School-Based Health Center.

Documents To Bring

Client will be informed of what documents are needed when appointment is made or at their first meeting.

Eligibility Requirements

Mental health services are offered free of charge for those without insurance access; students with Medicaid receive mental health services free of charge as Medicaid is billed directly for services. All other Linkages to Learning services are offered free of charge  A child from the family must be enrolled at the school offering Linkages to Learning services

Fees and Payments

Mental health services are offered free of charge; students with Medicaid receive mental health services free of charge as Medicaid is billed directly for services. All other Linkages to Learning services are offered free of charge, however participant contributions, when appropriate, are accepted to support programming.

FAQ's

1.  How are schools selected to receive Linkages to Learning services?
Linkages to Learning services are offered at elementary and middle schools that have the highest percentage of students who have ever qualified for Free and Reduced-Priced Meals (everFARMS rate).  Considerations is also given to whether the school building has the space to house the program.
 
2.  What services does Linkages to Learning provide?
• Social Services (family needs assessments, family care management, referrals to services, concrete assistance with identified family needs)
• Behavioral Health Services (diagnostic evaluations, child/family therapy, classroom observations, school/provider consultations, group counseling)
• Community Education & Development (such as workshops, health fairs, parenting classes, etc. - vary from site to site depending on community needs)
• Health Services including expanded health services at Linkages to Learning School-Based Health Centers

3. Do all Linkages sites offer the same services?
All Linkages sites offer Social Services and Behavioral Health services, but each site has a different number of staff to serve children and families.  The additional expanded health services are offered only at the Linkages to Learning School-Based Health Centers.  The community education and development services are only offered at schools that are not an MCPS Community School vary at those schools according to specific school communities’ needs. 

 Additional Information

View all Linkages to Learning locations by visiting: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/community-engagement/linkages-to-learning/

 

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