InSight Program – Intensive Outreach, Harm Reduction & Parenting Support

The InSight Program provides intensive outreach, mentorship, and harm-reduction support for pregnant or postpartum individuals (18+) who use substances during pregnancy.

The program is grounded in trauma-informed practice, cultural humility, relational engagement, and non-judgmental support.

InSight Mentors build trusting relationships and help participants increase safety, strengthen wellness during pregnancy, and connect to meaningful community supports.

What InSight Offers

1. Pregnancy & Health Support
   • Connecting to prenatal care, primary care, and postpartum supports
   • Supporting pregnancy wellness, safer-use strategies, and harm-reduction planning
   • Encouraging follow-through with medical appointments
   • Helping participants understand pregnancy, birth, and postpartum expectations
2. Harm Reduction
   • Providing harm-reduction education and safer-use strategies
   • Supporting participants to reduce harms related to substance use during pregnancy
   • Supporting participants in recognizing patterns, triggers, and safer alternatives
3. Parenting & Infant-Development Support
   • Strengthening parenting confidence and bonding
   • Supporting infant-development needs
   •  Helping participants prepare for baby’s arrival
   • Linking to culturally aligned parenting supports
4. System Navigation
   • Supporting access to services participants choose to engage with
   • Bridging communication with:
     • Prenatal teams
     • Public health
     • Early childhood supports
     • Community or cultural programs
   • Assisting with forms, appointment planning, and follow-up (within scope)
5. Advocacy
   • Supporting communication with:
     • Income assistance
     • Child welfare
     • Justice/courts
     • Healthcare providers
   • Helping participants understand their rights and available options
6. Safety, Trauma & Family Violence Support
   • Supporting safety planning
   • Linking participants to family violence supports, shelters, or crisis services
   • Providing grounding and support before difficult meetings or appointments
7. Community Connection & Cultural Support
   • Helping participants build supportive, culturally grounded networks
   • Connecting with Elders, Indigenous wellness supports, and cultural resources
   • Encouraging engagement in meaningful cultural and traditional practices

The program’s goal is to support safer pregnancies, reduce the risk of FASD, strengthen parenting wellness, and promote long-term stability and community connection.

Eligibility

This intensive three-year, voluntary program is available to individuals who:

• Are 18+ years old
• Use substances during pregnancy
• Are currently pregnant OR have given birth within the last 12 months
• Are not well connected to community supports or face barriers to accessing services
• Live anywhere in Winnipeg
• May also be eligible if:
  • Awaiting an FASD assessment, OR
  • Connected to an FASD clinic

Hours of Service

Monday to Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM