Leah Martin

Leah Martin may be new to WLFN, but she’s no stranger to the field of Human Service Work in the Central Cariboo and British Columbia. She got her start working at Insite: Supervised Injection Site, and providing harm-reduction services at music festivals and events. While working in the Downtown East Side might seem intimidating for many, in Leah’s words, she found it to be “... a wonderful challenge.”

In 2011 she made her way to the Cariboo, first settling into Wells, BC, while working at the Seasons House Shelter in Quesnel. Before joining the team at WLFN, Leah worked in Williams Lake for the Canadian Mental Health Association as the Community Bridge to Housing First Coordinator. This program assists people living homeless to re-enter the rental housing market by providing housing subsidies and wrap-around support services.

Through her diverse experience in the field, Leah knows that learning an effective selfcare routine is a journey. Leah suggests finding things that ground you, and making time for those things. For Leah, this includes “... getting outside, walking, skiing, snowboarding, kayaking — I like going to the rec centre for the hot tub.”

Leah is passionate about, and focuses her work on harm reduction services. She loves spending time with her two kids and playing music with friends. You can find her at the WLFN Administration building on Quigli, or out-and-about in the community.