What is the Dragonfly Support Program?
The Dragonfly Support Program at Women’s Health Clinic supports people impacted by pregnancy loss, infant loss, and babies born to Spirit. We offer counselling, peer support, group support, and resources for individuals and families affected by these experiences. Our program understands everyone’s experience is unique and layered—and so are you. That’s why we work from a relational, anti-oppressive framework. All Dragonfly Support programming is completely free.
Who is the Program For?
All genders and relations are cared for in this program. If you feel like you need support dealing with pregnancy, infant loss, or babies born to Spirit and you live in Manitoba, this program is here for you. We also provide education and training for service providers, communities, and organizations.
Get Support
Read more about our program offerings below and get connected with our services online, by phone, or by email. Dragonfly is for anyone living in Manitoba—regardless of health coverage. Our program serves people of all genders. Self-referrals and formal referrals are both welcome.
Counselling (Online and In-Person)
We offer free counselling for individuals, couples, families, and caregivers. Whether you have been impacted by pregnancy loss, infant loss, or have a baby who was born to Spirit; experienced counsellors are here for you.
Are you experiencing infertility or navigating pregnancy after loss? Are you supporting someone experiencing any of these circumstances? Counselling is here for you, too.
Group Therapy (In-Person)
For those who are looking to cope with loss in community. Group therapy can provide a safe and accepting place in which to process your feelings, build self-compassion, empathy, and coping skills. Group therapy allows you to connect with others who may have had similar experiences with loss. Free group therapy cohorts run once or twice per year, and sessions are once per week for 6-8 weeks.
Peer Support (In-Person)
Talk with someone who has their own experience with loss. We’ll match you with a trained volunteer to meet with for one-on-one peer support. This offering is non-clinical and relationship-based. Meet once or many times—you decide.
See our Volunteer page for more information about peer support volunteering.
Grief Support Circle (Online and In-Person)
Join us for a peer-led support circle. This circle is an opportunity to connect, share stories, and support one another. Partners and people of all genders are welcome! Childminding is available by request for in-person groups. Please call or email to request childcare in advance.
We share the schedule and details about groups for the month ahead in our monthly newsletters, click here to sign up.
Pregnancy After Loss Support Circle
If you’re navigating pregnancy after loss, join us for a peer-led support circle. Connect, share stories, and support others with shared experiences. Partners and people of all genders are welcome. Childminding is available for in person groups.
Education & Training
We offer service provider training throughout the year, focused on providing anti-oppressive and compassionate care for people who experience pregnancy loss, infant loss and babies born to spirit. Looking for something for your organization or community? We also provide educational workshops by request.
Provincial Community of Practice
We have cultivated a network of service providers, knowledge keepers, and peer supporters. We meet on a regular basis to share knowledge, wise practices, and resources. Join us to collaborate in providing supports for people impacted by pregnancy loss, infant loss, and babies born to Spirit.
If you are a service provider who would like to refer a client, participate in a workshop, or obtain resources please email dragonflyprogram@womenshealthclinic.org or call our intake line.
Dragonfly Support Program Intake Line: 204-947-2422 Ext 544
